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I use mine all the time. It's definitely an awkward size, but it offers so many features most don't. I often plugged in a mic and guitar to run through my single channel UltraSound AG-30. It gives individual input and output gains, and can be powered by battery or phantom from the board. And it has individual channel phase switching too. I do a worship night a few times a year where people with K&K Pure Mini installed show up without preamps, and the PA in the place has limited inputs. I put two guitars in the MAX and then run them into a single channel. Works great. Having compared it to some of the small mixers 'out there' it's definitely better than them, in size, form factor, features and tone (the actual thing we care about). The only dual channel preamps I've seen that don't offer individual channel tone adjustment are the Headway EDB series (I owned an EDB-I and sold it because of no ability to EQ channels separately). I have not kept current, so there may be others. The UltraSound DI-MAX is really a copy of the classic controls on the top surface of UltraSound AG-50 amps including the shape switch (and other UltraSound amps). It's a really warm sounding and solid unit. I've seen it both under the Dean Markley listings and the UltraSound listings, but cannot see any difference in the two (not even labeling). I believe Markley is just selling the original unchanged. |
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Mixing a dual source pickup system with a pedalboard friendly device, also having the possibility to have an effects loop:
would you rather go for a preamp-DI box in pedal format (like the Grace Design Felix or the Radial Tonebone PZ-PRE 2) or for a compact mixer (like the Mackie PROFX4v2 or even the Bose T1/T4S)? |
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I'm surprised this list doesnt include the Pendulum Audio SPS1.
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FWIW, I've often used my Zoom A3 to blend two signals. The drawback is that you don't have a separate EQ for the mic/active pickup system channel. There is a phase inversion switch for the mic/active pickup system channel.
Interestingly, the little iRig Stage Mic preamp also has a second input for blending in a pickup signal. It has a phase inversion switch for a better blend, and a very basic tone control (bassy, natural, trebly) for the mic. The pickup channel doesn't have tone controls, but you won't need them if your guitar has an active system with onboard tone controls. |
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The aforementioned Pendulum SPS-1 is the one I use and it offers everything this thread is asking for plus some. The only drawback is that its a rack mount. If they had the same features in a floor or mic stand mounted unit, it would be perfect. I have used the Pendulum SPS-1 for several years.
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From reading over this thread a few times, it appears that there is no preamp with the desired features except the Grace Felix and Pendulum SPS-1. Personally I have to have phantom power and three band eq for my vocal mic, two channels for dual source guitar with at least three band eq on each plus all the other features like notch, phase, stereo outs, etc etc.
Is this what others see here in this thread. If I am wrong, please let me know. It appears that the OP wants the same.
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Used they are about $1200 with a cable and module. Pretty pricey option… And the original poster is still active, and may have a DTAR Solstice for sale…(according to a recent post). That's a 2 channel preamp with phantom, effects, and many extra features. |
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I use the Headway DB2 and set the eq with a mild mids cut and slight treble boost into an S1 Pro. Very easy and very quiet. I can run the guitar into channel 1 and my headset mic into channel 2.
I also have the RedEye Twin and it is an excellent dual source preamp, but not for vocal mics and guitar - dual source guitars or two different instruments. Davidc |
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I always use a mixer when playing amplified, usually a Mackie 1402 or 1604. So my mics are connected directly to the mixer and my guitars go through preamps before hitting the mixer. From there I can run mono or stereo, feed FOH, monitors, efx, etc.
At one time I was lusting for an SPS1 but they were $2500 then and impossible to justify. Today I have no desire to lug a 19" rack so there will be no SPS1 in my future. It's amazing that they have been around for 25 years and still relevent.
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IMHO...
Years ago I was looking for a pre-amp that I could use with dual pickup systems.
There was a member by the handle of alohachris who suggested a Pendulum SPS-1. IMHO - No doubt - pricey - but without a doubt as well - the best. IMHO - in pedal form - the Grace Felix - the best. Just IMHO... So grateful to alohachris for his help and guidance to me in this matter.
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Oops, duplicate post.
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This is the reason I got rid of a Headway. I need/want a two source preamp to sculpt each channel's tone differently. If I could have lived with summed tone, I'd still own it. It was small (size of a ParaDI), and full featured. It's like they left that off their list of must-haves… Quote:
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I've also used the Max to run two single source pickup guitars at once, and used it to mix them when PA space is precious.[/quote] I like having individual input gains and with my K&K dual source rigs, because my input levels are so different. But if a preamp at least allows me to split even the output volumes, I'm ok. I personally own/play 4 guitars with pickup and internal mic rigs. I own both Raven PMB I & II, and DTAR Solstice as my main preamps. I own the K&K two channel belt pack version… I own a host of single source preamps, because we used to run PA gear all over the place, and guitarists in our community/circle often have internal post-purchase non-preamplified pickups. So we have ParaDIs, and UltraSound preamps, and I carry a Fishman Platinum Stage for my Voyage-Air (when we travel) and even a Behringer ADI21. They are essential when we are running sound. They serve as preamps and Direct Boxes.
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Ah ... great thread ..... great list .... and I have to say I was frustrated for years until I found a Grace Felix ..... it has so many possibilities and does all that I need it to from multiple pickups on the same instrument to multiple instruments .... yeah pricey but it replaced a lot of gear .... (;-))
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