Hello. Great site.

Got a question: are the pre's in a Neotek console similar to the Sytek outboard preamp?

Thanks. Dude.

I believe the Sytek pres are modeled after the Neotek Series II pres. The differences that I am aware of is that they are quieter and have more gain. Also they have the mute button and no pad.

So they do sound similar sonically? I love the Sytek and was thinking about purchasing a console. That's actually good news about the gain; the ONLY thing I don't like (about the Sytek) is the hypergain.

Anyway, thanks for the reply!

I have never done an A/B comparison, but I do believe the Syteks might be a little cleaner.

I too love my Syteks, they are great sounding preamps, especially when you consider the price! I share the same beef as you, they would definately benefit from a pad of some sort. I have been forced to switch preamps using high gain mics on loud sources because the Syteks could not handle it.

michaeltheangryrussian wrote:I too love my Syteks, they are great sounding preamps, especially when you consider the price! I share the same beef as you, they would definately benefit from a pad of some sort. I have been forced to switch preamps using high gain mics on loud sources because the Syteks could not handle it.

You should buy a handful of Shure in-line pads. They're quite useful.

mb

yeah, that's a good idea. Ive been considering buying some in-line pads. Do you notice any significant effects on you signal oter than attenuation? Any idea on the price tag for one of these?

michaeltheangryrussian wrote:yeah, that's a good idea. Ive been considering buying some in-line pads. Do you notice any significant effects on you signal oter than attenuation? Any idea on the price tag for one of these?

I don't notice any change in sonics at all with the Shure pads. (Then again, I've never done an intensive A/B test.) I've also never had a problem with them passing phantom power.

The list price is on the Shure web site, though I can't remember what I pay for them at my local PA/backline shop.

mb

I don't notice any change ... I've also never had a problem with them passing phantom power.

You might if you have a mic that draws a lot of current.

Hey guys it's me greg.

The Sytek shares the same front-end transistors and has lower noise op amps. I think the circuit is simmilar. Email the guy and tell us what you find. [/url]