Goldmike 9844 : SPL Goldmike 9844

What do you expect from a pre-amp? This depends on what job you are doing. In my case it must be ABSOLUTELY bright and clear. I'm using it primarily for LIVE sound (not studio). The problem I've had (for nearly 16 years) is that everything tended to either fail to cut enough low frequency, or sounded too dark at the top end. I've only recently found a microphone that cuts enough low (to eliminate proximity effect with a gentle slope of 4dB per octave from 500Hz), unfortunately it also has to cut the level by 14dB because of limited options with the microphone. This is where the Goldmike comes in. I've found that the pointer knob setting at 33, just below 12 o'clock, boosts the signal up to line level, so I can back off the input channel gain without any noticeable valve distortion from the pre-amp. The "Flair" option gives an added presence boost which is most welcome. Wow! So far I've only had this set-up a few weeks, but it is the best and liveliest sparkling sound I've ever achieved!