Question about Art tube preamp

[andydepressant]

Originally Posted by rmsstrider

Received the Art today, and I did not notice that it added any warmth or girth? It is a nice small preamp and does alow me to adjust the gain, but, I already have a nice small mixer. I am thinking of returning and either get a different mic or resign myself to using my mixer all the time.

How high was the input set at? This is what, theoretically, should make a tonal difference. The output is to adjust so you aren't just pummeling whatever you send it to. If you use a low input/gain setting you wouldn't expect much difference in tone, is my understanding.

[The Bard Rocks]

Originally Posted by midwinter

Mic > ART > Harmony > mixer

That's exactly the order I use mine in. Mostly, though I find I don't need it as I use mikes, not pickups. The one guitar I have with a p/u can use it though.