Mic Preamps VS Channel Strips. Which Should YOU Buy?

Today I want to talk about the differences between a mic preamp and a channel strip. Both will include a mic preamp but that is where the similarities stop. By the end of the video you should know exactly what the differences are, and why you might want to choose one over the other for your home recording studio.

CHAPTERS
0:00 - Preamp VS Channel Strips. Which Should YOU Buy?
0:16 - Differences between a Mic Preamp and a Channel Strip
0:56 - Mic Preamp VS Channel Strips - Scenario One
1:43 - Mic Preamp VS Channel Strips - Scenario Two
2:19 - Mic Preamp VS Channel Strips - Scenario Three
3:02 - So, should you buy a Mic Preamp, or a Channel Strip?

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[Rantila]

This is the first video of yours I’m watching and within the first minute and a half I said to myself I like this guy already so I subscribed

[hereticsoul]

Love your videos!! Keep the good work !

[joshuasarabjit]

How necessary is compression on the way in vs passing it through the compressor afterward? - For Vocals and acoustic guitar.
I’m looking at a 6176 Channel Strip.

Thanks so much for the great videos.

[yobigmerce]

Looking at Channel Strips right now, saw your videos, you are a tank

[benbeazley]

This is super helpful and really not something I have fully thought through. I relatively new to this world as have only used others studios before. About to jump into 500 series and I just want something to track my own vocals. So no chance to isolate myself from myself. Is it dumb to record with a channel strip and then check and tweak it? (Pause and repeat)

[CarlosKTCosta]

Hey, recent subscriber here, loving you content. Could you make or point me to a video explaining what to look for in a channel strip? I mean, I know you usually get what you pay for but where are the lines of "nothing bellow this is worth your money" and "above this price range it's diminishing returns"

[jerrychiasson]

I’m running a Personius studio 1810c and I used a pro MPA II for me was useless so I was a little sceptical about getting a preamp, but I went with the lunchbox BAE DMP all I can tell you is buy it…lol it was like rediscovering my Mic’s all over again huge difference I’m looking forward to direct lining my bass in through it….. I’m only sad that I couldn’t buy another one…lol plus I can take it to the gig…. Worth every penny I paid….. would I trade it for a channel strip no way…. I love your videos, but I’m still thinking on getting a really good compressor…..lol

[mrvron]

i think regardless of the situation a channel strip will be better

[michaelyolch]

Dude, I’m scenario 1…everything in ONE room. Somehow, it never even occurred to me why a channel strip is such a bad idea for tracking this way. I’m a moron. 😫

[astro_poly]

bro i can hear every little sound of the inside of your mouth it's pure horror