Can anyone recommend a good mic pre amp for around $500

[Artcutech]

I feel like the mic pre on my clarett 2pre is just not cutting it

[rhythmhead]

I have been digging the stuff from Warm Audio https://www.warmaudio.com/microphone-preamps

Check them out, if you have a few more to spend I would recommend the TB12. It just a little more than $500.

I would also tell you to check out 500 series modules. You can find lots of great outboard gear for around $500-700 but you have to make the initial investment of the 500 rack.

[jlgrimes]

I feel like the mic pre on my clarett 2pre is just not cutting it

I had a "cough" Focusrite ISA 220 and I loved it for vocals. It had a clean (but not sterile.) sound, nice EQ built-in, deesser, and a very nice compressor built-in.

It might be on the tad expensive side but I see one used for about $800 online.

[doctah x]

Real Nice PRE and COMPRESSOR

[tintala]

LOL was just going to suggest CLARETT PRE 4

[oblique strategies]

http://tapeop.com/reviews/gear/category/mic-preamps