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Studio Projects VTB1 Microphone Preamp

4.5 out of 5 stars 17 customer reviews
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Item Weight 4 pounds
Product Dimensions 15 x 4 x 9 inches
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ASIN B0002E3NQC
Item model number VTB1
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4.5 out of 5 stars 17 customer reviews

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Best Sellers Rank #61,100 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
#98 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Microphones > Accessories > Preamps
#20,248 in Musical Instruments > Recording Equipment
Date first available at Amazon.com October 2, 2001

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4.0 out of 5 starsVery good value;Works well with mics, guitars and bass
By D. L. on August 5, 2009
This is a budget preamp, but probably the best in the price range.

It is made to go especially well with the Studio Projects C1 mic.
But it has all-round applications, including guitar and bass as well as mics.

It's HOW you use it (with caution & restraint on vocals, somewhat
less restraint on Git & bass), that counts most of all.

Watch distortion/noise levels carefully, as with ANY preamp,
avoid extreme settings on most vocals (except special FX), & you should do well.

The tube blend "smooths-out" detail somewhat. I don't use it
on vocals much, just git & bass, where it often works well.

The fact about preamps is this:

The biggest, and cheapest, improvement in sound, with preamps in general,
is going from NO preamp to just USING a preamp.

In other words,
moving from NO preamp to say, A VTB1, used skillfully with your
modest studio cardioid condenser mic, will get you at least 50 to maybe
80% of the way to "great fidelity". (Those are my "fuzzy numbers" for illustration).

It's Getting up to 95-99% fidelity that takes the real $$$$$$$$$$$, and names
like Avalon, Neumann, Telefunken, Manley and Grace start popping up.

But the SP VTB1 gets the job done for the home recordist without big buck$,
but maybe a reasonably decent condenser mic or 2,
and the patience and focus to use 'em effectively.
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5.0 out of 5 starsThe Infamous VTB1...
By Jeremy Caruthers on July 28, 2015
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I have seen this affordable preamp used in multi-million dollar studios. Decided to get one myself. The difference is amazing. I love using it on bass guitar and vocals. Those big studios use this one for a reason! A must have for any home studio on a budget. For the price, it's hard to buy a better upgrade for your studio.
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4.0 out of 5 starsLacks a power switch
By Dstroz on August 21, 2014
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Although I like this preamp and it's quiet/warm....it does not provide the high gain I thought it would...
I also do not like the fact that there is no power switch on it, so I'll be modifying it to include one in the future for sure.

Overall, the tube lights up very little, but the blue LEDs behind it make it well known when it's running.

The preamp will take about 30s to warm up to temp and run properly, but other than that, it works great.
Overall, I'd recommend this one.
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4.0 out of 5 starsThis is a favorite of mine
By iRod on October 31, 2014
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This is a favorite of mine. Adds nice tube warmth.

I have had intermittent problems with it not passing sound through. I don't know the cause, but when it wants to cooperate, it is fantastic.

If problem persists I'll have to take it to a technician.
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4.0 out of 5 starsA good value but don't expect too much
By Pauly on February 26, 2009
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You're not going to find a better preamp in this price range. That said, don't expect this to have the same effect on your recordings as a thousand dollar piece from UA or Grace. The difference between its all tube and solid state settings is subtle, but it's nice to be able to blend your choice between the two. I recorded the same vocal line through the same mic with the VTB set to the tube side of the knob, and then again without the VTB and spent the better part of an hour a/b'ing the two tracks to see the difference. There is a LITTLE more warmth in the VTB, and it shows a little bit clearer, but it's not going to blow you away. A job where the VTB really shines though, I have a Duncan performer soundhole pickup for my acoustic that has always had problems direct to PA that sounds great with this added to the signal chain
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4.0 out of 5 starsExcellent Value
By Darkjet on September 8, 2008
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Very clean. I am using this primarily for vocals with a Shure SM7B. The tube is of questionable value, but at this price, I can't complain.
Update: After awhile I started to notice that this could be more transparent and replaced it with a Grace 101. Still this is totally acceptable for line in instruments. And if you can't afford the Grace...
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5.0 out of 5 starsmaking recordings so much clearer
By colin charles on May 10, 2013
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The difference is amazing. This gives so much warmth to our recordings. It is carnival season in Antigua and Barbuda and the studio is flooded with artist preparing music for the summer festival. being able to get the right sound at the point of recording instead of adding effects afterwards has saved us countless hours. This is worth every penny. thank you.
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5.0 out of 5 starsVoiceover and audiobook narration
By Mike Norgaard - BookNarrator. com on November 26, 2015
Adds the punch and warmth I need to drive me EV RE20 and also sounds great with my p220.

I am careful not to blend too much tube in - have it at about 9:30 or so. My application is studio voiceover work and audiobook narration.

Works well for my needs.
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5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

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Published 8 months ago by Victor Alburjas
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat for home studio!

Wasn't sure this will give me the sound I wanted but it has made a great difference! normally I run a preamp on the input channel on Cubase but this made he mic sound much more... Read more

Published 21 months ago by globalman
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I have 2 of these Pre Amps, I run a professional recording studio and have done for a long time these Pre's just work their magic on Acoustic Guitar and Bass and everyone comments... Read more

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Published on November 20, 2013 by Atle Følstad Kvia
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