Clipping the mic pre amp

[bender]

Based on an API 312. I tried a pair of these a couple of weeks ago and they sound great. The only downside is that they don't have an output trim (much like the original).

[TBB Flamey]

What's an output trim? Could the same function be achieved seein as I will b running it into the pre amp of my m audio???

[bender]

That should work fine. Just make sure you turn it down (the M-Audio) enough so you don't overload the converter.

Or try one of these (similar price from the same distributor- Oceania Audio):



Not quite as high quality as the Warm audio but much easier to push into hot territory.

[TBB Flamey]

My heart is set on the warm audio. Would it be much of a mod to get an output trim put in?

[bender]

Nope. According to Mr Warm Audio:

With a 3k pot and a 150ohm resistor you should be able to add an output pot fairly easily but I have not yet done this I have only mapped it out in theory. It wouldn't take too long to try I just haven't yet "past participle of get" around to it. If you're interested in trying it and have a 3k ohm pot I could instruct you on how to try it, you wouldn't need to tear much up, just remove 1 wire from the PCB board.

[Beat Poet]

Clipping the pre can also sound cool on the snare, either the top or bottom mic, to bring out some extra bite if your snare sound is lacking.