Recording Guitar & Bass with the BAE 1073 - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro

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Warren uses the BAE 1073 to record electric guitar, bass, and acoustic guitar. He shows how he gets his typical settings for EQ, gain, etc. for each instrument and discusses some of the features and benefits of a high quality pre-amp like the BAE 1073.
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[@harlekinofficial]

I bought my BAE 1073 the next day after watching this video! Love it!! Recording bass, Guitars and vocals with this and the Distressor! :)

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Harlekin Wow that's fantastic!! Great stuff! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@robertlapp9786]

You are awesome Warren. I keep stumbling across your videos in my searches. Blessings

[@geoffreymerrifield5666]

What an incredible lesson on EQ! Sure would like to see him do similar with vocals for those of us that do not use a DAW. Thanks Warren!

[@indeliblehiphop]

The quick fingering at the end really revealed how detailed and fast this unit is - great vid as always

[@joethebar1]

When recording my bass at Matt Graham’s studio, I plug right into the 1073 and it’s a glorious sound on its own

[@Producelikeapro]

Wonderful!

[@PalkoChris]

You & Mr Shepps posses a absolutely unique quality to teach and share experience. Absolutely Beautiful channel Sir! #Respect

[@Eventual420]

When I was ordering a new pair of preamps the subject of BAE came up. Sales described them as top quality components from input to output. They are in use by some of the industries biggest names. As well, this demo is testament. So I inquired about the UK Sound 1173, and will try one when it becomes available. Thanks Warren.

[@jeremylynch5182]

Excellent video, Warren! What I think is great and refreshing about you, Warren, is that it's all about the music with you-and you're obviously a great musician and a music lover. Even though you're using nice, pretty expensive audio gear, it's clearly not about the gear with you; it's about what sounds good. The fact that you are showcasing budget guitars that you love shows that. Really appreciate your videos. Always on the lookout for your material.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Jeremy Lynch Thanks very much! Haha You get me! Agreed! I use a Yamaha Pacifica, Peavey T40, Mexican Jazz Bass, Harmony 12 String, Yamaha Acoustic AND a Les Paul Gold Top! Haha So the Gold Top isn't cheap, but it sounds great! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@widowssontony.9268]

Thank you warren for posting, I really like the quality of sound and the different possibilities that this interface provides. I always enjoy your videos. Cheers. 😊

[@Producelikeapro]

Aw shucks thanks *****! I really appreciate it! Have a marvelous time recording! Many thanks Warren

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

You realy found a good line for that acoustic. The sou d was gorgeous.

[@FlashGrover]

Ive been looking for a video like this - perfect!! Thanks so muych. Gonna spend some quality time with my 1073 right now :)

[@LukeHancockMusic]

Great video man, thank you so much. I'm doing some research on this piece of equipment and this video is exactly what I needed!

[@MrUltraworld]

The first good gear I purchased were the Brent Averill 1073 stereo pairs mounted in a rack mount unit.Until I purchased them, I didn't realise just what good pre's and EQ's could do for my recordings. I purchased BAE products as well. I love the sound, the prices are reasonable too.

[@TheRealNewBlackMusic]

Hey W great video. it's always a great thrill to watch a real pro at work.

[@cristopherzelaya4116]

Hi, I was wondering if you could possibly do a video just on how your signal flow is in your studio. Thanks!

[@trendash]

Wow absolutely cool I love the Neve sound a lot , I own a stereo pair of 1290 preamps and I use it pretty much on everything Everytime the same great result! Thanks Warren to share this video I really can't wait to have 1073 on my hands and use its beautiful eq session on recordings Have a nice recording time Cheers Chrys

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Ashly X I appreciate you watching the video and your message! Yes the 1073, particularly this one with the Jensen Transformer on the Di input and the switchable impedance sounds amazing! Have a marvelous time recording! Many thanks Warren

[@Max10_B]

Can you do one on tracking vocals through compressor also? Really helped to hear you go through the tone. Just got a wa73eq and wa76 to start off w hardware. Still confused by the insert of the wa73 cause I figure you'd want to control gain into the wa76....and no bypass on the wa76

[@mushkamusic]

Hey Warren, that acoustic was singing with that EQ in. Nice!

[@SahandOfficial]

Hands down, out of every piece of gear I've used, this made the most difference to my "sound". Honestly, I don't think I could record my vocals without it ever again. I'll have to try a hardware 1176 sometime, so far I've had a great time using a plugin version. And here I was using the stock Logic dynamics (which aren't bad at all) for all these years before I started watching your videos.

[@DaveBassDotCom]

Nice seeing this vid now, 6 yrs later. I've had my BAE 1073MPF Dual since '12 and love it. The ONLY thing I'd love to see is this same test - with the 1073 and an Aurora Audio GTQ2. I would PAY to see that. But... I'll be paying soon for a GTQ2 so I'll be doing this same test myself! Ha!

[@Ali_ReBORN]

I just got the Neve 1073 Unison Plug in from UA and this vdo helped plenty ;) Thanks Warren!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Ali Divided, I appreciate it! Glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@sailingthalassa]

Hi Warren, enjoyed this one and the bonus of some fine playing ! best regards Steve

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Humphrey!! Thanks ever so much for the great comment! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@robertkerr8601]

Acoustic sound is amaaaaazing

[@ProfDrDrN0]

hi warren, you definitely put up the best recording workshop on youtube! with something so complicated as recording music, and so many passionate people sitting alone in their home studios in need of advice, your show is an immeasurable remedy for all the doubts and questions that lie on our hearts... now my question: have you ever used vintage german fet modules, like the siemens v276 or w295b, and if so what do you think of it? i'm asking because i got some last week and people say they're neveish... cheers

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +ProfDrDrN0 Wow!!! You ROCK!! Thanks very much indeed! So glad to be able to help! I have a pair of V72's, they sound great, but I don't use them very often. I honestly find 1073 and 312 does everything I want! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@terrillmel]

Great demo. Thumbs up. But I don't recall you driving the pre (cranking the gain, pulling back the trim). Would have like to hear that on the bass for sure.

[@BrentHarmon]

I wish Warren had shown in the beginning on how he hooks up his BAE 1073 to his setup. Like Audio interface etc.

[@238839]

Great video and quite the impressive playing as well!

[@jackleyton5504]

Hi Warren. I just wanted to thank you for your show and great advice. As you know, I am a guitarist primarily and song writer with a decent studio. I have been holding back from recording my instrumental Cd because my tones are never good enough (let it go. LOL). I was diagnosed with an illness a while back and needed to put a rush on my CD before its too late. Your advice and recommendations in particular the BEA 1073 and the Lewitt LCT 940 have enabled me to begin the final process. Thank you so much. You don't know what this means to me. Kind Regards as always.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Jak Leyton Wow! You Rock!! Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Excited to hear your instrumental CD now!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@jackleyton5504]

+Tiger Audio, Inc. Thats very kind of you. What part of the world do you live in? Im outside of Ontario.

[@jackleyton5504]

+Tiger Audio, Inc. This is the acoustic style I am doing. This was recorded with a Pizzo obviously but I want to mic things and I am having trouble getting the right positions. This is a song I wrote called "Audry" www.numubu.com/DATA/CHANSON/85A22886-EC1C-D434-17B86C845B73FD90.mp3

[@jaroslawlukaszewicz]

I liked it very much, great demo Warren.!

[@johnhuston4806]

I just got this for vocals. Greatest decision I’ve ever made!! Did so much research and decided to go with this + apollo twin x quad + Manley reference cardioid. The sound is mixed so good from just the raw audio alone wow. Can you do a tutorial on vocals and this bae?? I’m clipping though and don’t know what I’m doing at all lol but it’s still beautiful sounding

[@phillipphillip367]

Hi! did you solve this problem? Is it still clipping even at the lowest input gain setting on the mic pre?

[@johnhuston4806]

@@phillipphillip367 yes, it's not a problem anymore. Not sure what we did to fix it though.

[@phillipphillip367]

@@johnhuston4806 Keep in mind that Manley Ref C has a very hot output and it can overload mic pre input. I heard that some people have to use an in-line pads (attenuators like Shure and AT) in the chain between mic and pre . It's crazy.

[@bass6st]

great job well presented relax, informative!

[@martinWross]

Hey Warren! Amazing video !! This may sound like a beginner's question but does your signal from the BAE goes to a AD/DA converter? If so which one do you recommend/use ? Been looking into recording my own guitar tracks for some session work, would absolutely love your input on what the whole signal chain should be ! Thanks a bunch

[@yoan973]

Hi warren, first of all thank you for your great job and dedication. Could you please tell me what is the headphone your using on the video? And second, I'm considering a pair of 1073 type mic preamp to track guitars, what's your opinion on the warm audio wa273 Eq ? Compared to BAE? Thank you.

[@symph1744]

If used for vocal tracking with the UAD Apollo, would you recommend the EQ version or will the preamp only version be great as well? For me its either going to be a Heritage HA73 EQ or BAE preamp only version.. I haven't had real life experience with these but I love the musical tone of this BAE..

[@luismarban6360]

Warren a video about mixing acoustic guitars would be awesome!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Luis Marban Thanks very much for your great comment I really appreciate it! I will definitely get to a mixing acoustics video! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@MrConorLumsden]

Sitting down here with my BAE 1073 MPF and 73EQL for the first time, a year after first watching this video and saving and dreaming about getting something like this! Had to come back here for some tips! It's a great feeling getting to play along this time!

[@Producelikeapro]

Fantastic! That’s great to hear Conor!

[@legacyShredder1]

Dude I did the same thing when I got mine 4 or 5 months ago. I'm still blown away at what the 1073 does to an acoustic guitar. With just the gain switch I can dial in the tones from all my favorite albums effortlessly. It's fantastic you finally got yours. Now all we have to do is write stuff that's worthy of going through a 1073. (Technically mine is a 1084 which is just a 1073+ expanded eq functions and parameters.

[@manuellujan5625]

@@legacyShredder1 hello there! Which 1073 did you go with?😃👍🏼

[@legacyShredder1]

@@manuellujan5625 I got a handful, actually. My first one was a Warm Audio 1073 EQ. After falling in love with it I bought a BEA 1073, but it's actually a 1084. Then I got the Neve 1073 OPX which has 8 preamps. After buying the expensive ones I would recommend to anyone who wants to get into 1073 preamps to buy the Warm Audio branded ones. They're every bit as good.(Unless you want them to act like an interface, too; The Neve 1073 acts an an interface plus preamps, and is super expandable. If you already have a good interface it's debatable.) Also the Warm Audio WA-412 is amazing, too. It's like an API with 4 preamps.

[@manuellujan5625]

@@legacyShredder1 man I have been debating against going for a BAE 1073 or the WA273 PLUS the WA 412 for the price of a BAE I could get both Warm audios. I just haven't found anyone that can give me a clear answer on whether the Warm Audios are really that close to the originals. I know they won't exactly the same but even if they get me %80 there il get the Warms.

[@Northernvi]

Hi warren do you think you will be reviewing any warm audio gear in the future ?

[@martiandmarti]

Z-150 means High impedance or low 150 ohms pre-ISO and the Potentiometer doing a vari - impedance post ISO with centre point being the normal dial

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +martiandmarti Thanks for the great info!! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@izziOnBass]

Hi Warren, thanks for the video. I also think the "nosey" sound of the typical Jazz bass is heard in the low mids specially around 250-500Hz ? Every time I listen to ToTo, I hear Micheal Poccaro's tone is somewhat mid-boosted which has a nice fill. And everytime I listen to "She's an easy lover" by Phil Collins, I really can not hear any bass every though Nathan East is playing a nice groove. I think the bass was lost in the mix. My personal opinion!

[@lightafluident.9950]

I don't know why people insist on buying channel strips that are all together. I built my own strip using the WA12 MK2 (black) mic preamp, a Tonelux EQ5P Parametric EQ that can also be used like a Pultec EQ, and an LL2A compressor limiter from Little Labs. There's no channel strip better than one u piece together using all quality components. Trust me.

[@tonye9045]

impressed that you trust the headphones enough to EQ through them Warren. Which model EI are they? Thanks

[@martiandmarti]

also I forgot. I don't know BAE but the very best 1073 clone there is is from AML in Manchester UK.. DIY rack or ready made 500 style. I recommend the rack one because the Power stage is superb. In every ways it is the closest clone of the original..Carnhill transformers and Inductors.. AML..

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +martiandmarti That's wonderful to hear that manufacturers are using the the Carnhill (St Ives) Transformers! It's one of the things that first attracted me to BAE back in 2000 when they first started making the 1073 again using the right Transformers, good to here that the newer companies like AML are also using the right transformers! Also interestingly the owner of BAE is also from Manchester in England! Small world! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@kazpermusic]

This was very helpful

[@jbeebs1]

Hi Warren, I enjoy your videos. For us newbies could you please tell us your signal chain starting with your guitar? Thanks in advance.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi jbeebs1 thanks for the great question! It depends on which Amp I use, but this one was my Yamaha Pacifica using Klutz cables into a Carl Martin Ecotone Pedal into my Marshall JMP Mk2 into a Marshall 4x12 being Mic'd by an SM57 to the BAE 1073 to Pro Tools. Have a marvelous time recording! Many thanks Warren

[@bonafontciel]

A question about the BAE. Does anyone know if the input trafo is in the signal path for line level?

[@billymack4258]

bae 1028 mic preamp vs bae 1073 mic pre preamp I can only afford one. Warren which one would you pick ? I'm recording one instrument at a time . Lead vocals , lead guitar/rhythm, bass. Mostly Country and Blues rock. MacBook pro m1 Monterey DAW Cubase 12pro, Neumann TLM 103, rack mount UAD LA 610 hardware Apollo 6x. I'm also concerting purchasing the Burl Audio B2 Bomber ADC 2-channel AD Converter by passing the Apollo 6x converters. Any advice or feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much for all the great tips and info...😎

[@ManOnGuitar100]

Love this channel. Thanks.

[@Producelikeapro]

Aw shucks thanks ManOnGuitar! I really appreciate it! Have a marvelous time recording! Many thanks Warren

[@daan30]

Warren, looking for some advice. I’m considering getting the Neve 1073N. It’s a stand alone pre/Eq. The BAE comes with the output trim feature, something the 1073N doesn’t have. How important would you say having that trim/output knob is?

[@lucasheidenreich2443]

Hey Warren! Do you ever run electric guitar directly into the BAE to get some sparkly clean sounds? (Thinking Prince-style tones.)

[@zakkjohnson9325]

Are you using flatwounds Warren? I think bass guitar placement and tone is what separates good producers/engineers from the bad... Jacquire King's engineering on the bass guitar for Kings of Leon's "Only By The Night" was EXTREMELY enlightening on something that people over simplify/overlook... I love hearing your take on bass tone cause its very "motown/modern" which is timeless. Thanks for these great reviews

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Zakk Johnson I really appreciate your kind words. I do have a Bass with Flat Wounds. Yes I love Motown Bass tones, John Deacon's tone was a;ways a favourite of mine as well. Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@atishep]

Thanks for the vid Warren! What's your approach to record/mix acoustuc guitar for a singer/songwriter type of song? Especially, how do you treat the dynamics? I sometimes find it hard to find the right balance between loud and quiet notes. Parallel compressing seems to work without sacrificing the transients, but I'd love to hear your thoughts on this.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Ati Shephard I really appreciate it! I love parallel compression on vocals and it's great on acoustic guitars with finger picking parts. Have a marvelous time recording! Many thanks Warren

[@sartoriusrock]

To my understanding... aren't ribbon mics supposed to work better with *higher* impedances? Maybe that refers to newer ribbons (e.g. Royer)

[@buildaboom]

Hey Warren! do you have any tricks in regards to dialing in a gain level? Ive been leaving my output knob between the middle 3 dots (-1 for a dirtier sound and +1 for a cleaner sound) and then adjusting the gain until my level in pro tools peaking at 3-5 dB. my methodology is that the center output dot is +/- 0 at the output stage, so when I dial it back one dot and give the red knob an extra push, im getting just a tiny bit of breakup ("the neve sound"). The +1 on the output for clean sounds acts kind of like my mom using her arm as my seat belt. Would you mind critiquing my understanding?

[@jerrychiasson9857]

After being thoroughly disgusted with my ART MPA II I need more headroom and depth after looking at all the NEVES clones I went with the BAE DMP what I'm wondering have the music man 5 string bass with a passive pickup... I took out the preamp reverse phased the pickup so I can get the old school music man sound..... would you recommend running, direct line in then putting an EQ on the channel while recording or just direct?

[@CosminEDistortion]

Why are you so awesome? keep up the marvelous work!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Cosmin E' Distortion You ROCK!! Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@lionroots11]

Love the video man great vibes, question? What aize speaker are the ones behind you not the Yamaha but the black specks name start with. A g lol sorry dont knw the name. Thanks in advance

[@ronaldmorales1368]

Hey Warren, how do you make sure your acoustic doesnt introduce unwanted distortion in your mix? I place a KSM44 12" away from 12th fret, low cut around 100hz, around -10db max volume. When I playback on say, an iphone 7, it sounds distorted for whatever reason. Do you know whats going on? Im still a newbie at tracking acoustics.

[@late4suppa1]

Hey Warren, please answer this question for me. I have a couple of low budget pieces for my audio chain. A WA 47 jr mic, a Warm Audio WA73 and some $100.00 compressors and EQ going into an M AUDIO M Track and into Studio 1 Professional. My question is does better gear make an actual difference. I have the money for gear but don't want to waste if it wont make a major difference. I hear other people on you tube with voices similar to mine but the sound is 100 times warmer. With my gear clarity sounds harsh and warm tones always sound muddy. Do high end mics/ pre amps / compressors and EQ's make a big difference? Just the outboard compression I recently added made a difference. I'm wondering before I spend $10,000 would a professional vocal chain Mic, Preamp, EQ and Compressor make a difference. I'm looking forward to hearing back from you because you've always been great about responding. Any feedback and recommendations for gear would be appreciated. Thanks

[@JamesSouza756]

Hi Warren, I can use this or the 1073 Stereo pair with Suhr Ace right?

[@FVDaudio]

Amazing... Wonderful mod results. Another point to Jensen transformers too.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Francisco Viper Díaz Yes indeed! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@dvanmartin9842]

Any comment on BAE versus Vintech 1073 mic-pre?

[@briancoyne6700]

How can I use this in conjunction with a real tube bass amp? 1976 Bassman. Do I have to choose? Thanks!

[@kiamataki4657]

Hey Warren, Just wanted to say your videos are amazing! I'm an aspiring producer and I'm been looking to improve my electric/acoustic guitar & bass recordings. I normally go directly into my presonus firebox, cause its very noisy where I live!!! I find my acoustics are boomy too much too end, my guitars and bass sound OK, but I think it can be so much better? possibly with this BAE 1073, or even maybe DMP with a great di?, would love to hear your opinion please? do you think this would also wprk with vocals? Thank you for your inspiring me to give the best music I can give!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Kia Mataki yes a great mic pre can really help! Watch my recording acoustic guitar video for techniques to avoid booming from the acoustic! Thanks very much for your kind words I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@jeffhirata]

Sounds great!

[@drakewatkins2624]

Any videos on vocals with this

[@Roman_andtheprey]

That right there kids, is a real musician.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@michaelolgaalgar5729]

Warren hi, I am looking at getting a Neve 1073 DPA, it has no EQ, does that mean the EQ is set flat? and would you advise getting the EQ version, its a lot more expensive. Hope you are doing marvellously well btw.

[@TallerdelSebaRehbein]

Great sounds as always! 😉

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@PapiCee]

Can you try out the 1073 LB please? I have a lunch box

[@userroscoe]

Hi warren, this or the Neve 1073 DPA?

[@tgholz1]

Awesome video. BAE or AMS Neve 1073 SPX?

[@dddocmusic]

Hi Warren how do you rate warm audio wa74 eq which is half the price with you 1073. Thanks.

[@That1Guy]

This thing sounds so good! i'm getting one this month! what would be your goto hardware compressor to track vocals along with this beast ? Much appreciated friend!

[@lightafluident.9950]

Build a channel strip using separate processors, you'll come out better. That way your components are separate. Trust me it's the best way to go!!!! Me personally, I bought the WA12 MK2 (black), then I bought a Tonelux EQ5P surgical Parametric EQ that can also be used like a Pultec EQ, then I bought an LL2A compressor limiter from Little Labs. That's a chain that I studied REALLY hard before putting it together and implementing it as my "go to" vocal/Di chain. The EQ is like two different EQs, and the compressor can take on three different attributes of three different compressors, not to mention one unit by itself has mastering fidelity capabilities.

[@OrganicPickups]

That Yamaha sounds amazing

[@dafxtone]

Nice demo, thanks (i've found everything sounding not really good).

[@EmmanuelGracianTV]

Amp, Cab, mic and adc for electric guitar? Thanks

[@FunkyCHAcolate]

Hello Warren! Thank you for another great video as ever. This videos is right up my alley as I own a BAE1073 mp. I had some concern about using a tube microphone with this pre. I'm still fairly new at understanding how to power different types of mics and have been a bit intimidated at buying anything other than a condenser. My question is "How would you go about powering a tube through a BAE 1073? in order to receive a proper signal into Pro Tools?" I've never had a tube mic available to know for sure, but it seems as though the BAE would need a 48V or DI to appear to be accepting any signal through it and I understand tube's musn't use phantom power. Is it as simple as turning on a tube mic's power supply, as well as the BAE's, and leaving all the pre's buttons unengaged? Pardon the elementary question, but I thought who better to ask than the great Warren Huart! Thanks for your time.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks for the great question Cha Cha Malone Yes you are correct you do not need phantom power on your tube mic, however it won't damage it, but make sure it's not engaged. I would just make sure the output gain to the mic pre is turned all the way down when you power up the mic, although a good quality tube mic won't send a thump through the pre. Let me know how it goes! What Tube Mic did you get! I really appreciate the question! Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@FunkyCHAcolate]

Wow, I stumble upon this comment 2 years later and have come to update that after your help i've been using a Sony c800g ever since and love it! One of the records I recorded on the Sony+BAE 1073 combo ended up going platinum! I've been eager to try out your new 1173~ Many thanks Warren!

[@CurtisGabrielMusic]

I’m getting a lot of hiss on my unit when I DI bass or guitar. Is that normal?

[@uriel-heavensguardian8949]

This is for anyone in the comments that have used the Neve original and this BAE. What’s the difference between The BAE and the Neve. Isn’t The bae trying to copy the Neve? Why not just get the Neve which is the original? Anyone comment please before I make my purchase if the Neve 1073spx

[@pensado3000]

i don't get why the bae version is $2k more than the neve 1073 spx?

[@jeremyleff]

Hi Warren, did you keep the stock pickups in your Mexican jazz bass or did you swap those out with something higher quality?

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Jeremy Leff I did! But I got Seymour Duncans to put in! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@michaeltwiz8477]

Hey. Why didn't you go through the DI?

[@fijgamer8564]

What headphones is he using?

[@yusufyayo1452]

What type of headphones are those

[@cidalopez6964]

whats the difference between Bae and Neve? they look the same.

[@TVPActivismIsrael]

what happens there to the sound on 19:45?

[@christiancontreras4084]

Hi Warren! Is there a mic-pre plugin that can do great sounds like this? What do you think? Many thanks for this lesson.

[@ElMoShApPiNeSs]

Mics pres are generally one of the few things that plugins can't really emulate, considering to record the sound in the first place, you had to use a mic pre.

[@InADayInALife]

Whoa dude when you kick in that 220 my subs are shakin the room. LOL I don't know about that but from my end but I'd say it's a little much. ; ) As far as the Bass go's I like it without the EQ. Cheers...

[@martiandmarti]

I beg your pardon.. a play between Pre transformer 1200/300 ohm and post vary impedance also which create color and drive.. see my blue quad preamp no Facebook if you scroll pictures where i have pre and post impedance control on API style single stage preamp.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +martiandmarti Thanks for your comment! Agreed it really does colour the sound as in the video when I do it on the acoustic guitar! Have a marvellous time recording! Many thanks Warren

[@lolaa2200]

Hello, anyone ever compared it to the more afordable goldenageproject clone ?

[@anualphonse]

Hi Warren, just curious but I notice your red knob is lower and your output is maxed out for the EG/AG signals. Is there an advantage to getting the best out of the 1073 with the output maxed vs. pushing the red knob more? Thanks!

[@Producelikeapro]

Interesting! Typically I drive the Input very hard and then bring down the output!

[@anualphonse]

@@Producelikeapro Love it! Thank you. I got the BAE 1073MPF and love it on vocals! Have a great Wednesday!

[@cons.tantin]

Hi Warren! Thank you so much for your awesome videos! I got a question regarding the BAE 1073 DMP. I just recently got one and i recognized that when i use it the way you showed it (gain at about 30 and output all the way to 3o'clock) i can hear much white noise. I'm far away from professional so i was wondering if that is normal? I felt like you wouldnt recognize it in a full mix but if i'm muting the channel strip there is a huge difference of the noise level. So do you have any tips regarding this issue or is this typical for this kind of preamps and nothing to worry about? Thank you again for your great videos! You do inspire a lot of people! Much Blessings sent from Vienna, Austria! :)

[@byus6928]

i had noise issues as well. I'm beginning to think thats just the way these pre's are. really sucks cause they sound so nice. he says the buzz is from the amp..and it very well may be but thats the sound i would get when tracking vocals.

[@phillipphillip367]

hey guys! noise at 30db gain is not normal if we are talking about 1073!! Did you solve the issue??

[@mihkelmaidla2126]

You!! I would subscribe 2 times if i could. Realy cool info. need to watch all videos 2. beacuse i need to write down all the good info i get. THERE IS SO MUCH OF IT

[@HellfireBeats]

So why use the Mic gain over the Line gain on a guitar through DI? What's the advantage/difference?

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Hellfire Beats Great question! Unless the interface has a dedicated 'Instrument' input (many do) then the level from say an electric guitar or bass guitar wouldn't be enough to drive a 'line input' which is designed to take hotter signals. I hope that helps? Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@antigen4]

you STILL have to DI the guitar - you can't put it straight into the line level of a 1073

[@davidjonathan3854]

Hey Warren! I enjoyed VERY MUCH this video. Very useful! Thank you! Quick question: I've been looking into purchasing a PAIR of those BAE 1073 EQ/PRE's, but I can't seem to find any modified or equipped with the Jensen Transformers. Where do you suggest I look? Thanks again! Cheers

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +david diaz Great question! 1073's have Carnhill/St Ives Transformers, that's a huge part of their sound! Jensen's are found in 312's etc. Thanks very much I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@davidjonathan3854]

Yeah. I know. Maybe I misunderstood but it sounded like the 1073 you show on this video was modified to have a jensen transformer.. Am I wrong? I was wondering how to get my hands on a modified pair. (?) You are so kind! Thanks Warren.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +david diaz Ah I see! Yes the 1073 that has the 'Bootsy' mod has a Jensen transformer on the instrument/line input! I believe you can ask for it to have the Bootsy Mod added, I know it's standard on the 1073DMP. I hope that helps! Thanks very much I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@davidjonathan3854]

+Produce Like A Pro Awesome! That's what I was wondering. I'll check it out. Thanks again Warren!

[@davidjonathan3854]

FYI.. and for everyone that may benefit from my research.. I've contacte BAE directly and they responded swiftly stating the "bootsy mod" can be installed at the factory before shipping, if requested prior hand. There you go!! This people are super helpful .. That's HOW to get a 1073 with the bootsy mod just like the one Warren shows and reviews on this video

[@garyshirinian]

I like your videos thx for sharing. Neve and Universal Audio 610 solo for vocal . Your opinion please. Thx Also I thought Neves they have Charchill transformers.

[@Producelikeapro]

Neve have used Carnhill, Marinarer and St Ives. Two of those are the same and made in the same factory. All spec’d by Rupert Neve

[@garyshirinian]

@@Producelikeapro thx for replying. What do think of Warm Audio. Also Golden Age 73 with Charchill transformer. Also any one of colones because of price . I do this for hobby helping old friends to leave something behind for their grand children. I've been spending just to help . You know where I'm coming from . Thx

[@drebrose1983]

So how do all the connections work for this unit? how is it all plugged in? mic into unit and then unit into daw?

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +dre brose That's correct! That's exactly how it's connected. Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@johnhuston4806]

For just tracking vocals, if I get the bae 1073 mp, do I still need to buy a user interface?

[@calimusic2007]

Hey Warren, what mic are you using on the amp?

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Roger Anthony Whiting my go to guitar amp mics are the Shure SM57 and Lewitt LCT 550. Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@josephkingston9252]

How many watts of power in a 1073

[@67Stu]

Hi Warren! Could you do a side-by-side with a BAE 1073 and a NEW AMS Neve 1073? I did a side-by-side with a BAE 1073 DMP and a new AMS Neve 1073DPA and I found that the BAE was bit brighter, but the AMS Neve had a bit more gain. I did a few other tests as well: I compared an AMS 1073N with a 1073LB Pre with and without the eq LB, and found the LB to be slightly darker. I compared a new AMS 1073 with a vintage original and found it to be softer sounding compared to the AMS. I also tried an original 1066 and 1064, and found them both to be "sleepy" sounding. Anything you can enlighten me on is much appreciated!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +67Stu Thanks for the fantastic question!! That's interesting results! I know that I personally prefer the BAE as one of the biggest parts of the Mic Pre's sound is the Transformer and BAE is still using the Carnhill/St Ives Transformers that the original 1073's used. Ultimately they are all wonderful products! The Vintage Neve may have needed to be recapped if it sounded softer. I worked with Jim Scott on his old RCA Neve and he had it completely recapped and he said it sounded the way it sounded when he first used it when it was new! Sometimes people idea of 'Vintage' means doesn't pass signal very well any more! Haha Great topic for discussion! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@67Stu]

AH! GOOD POINT! Is it worth it than to pay the exorbitant price for a vintage Neve only to pay even more to have it recapped? Or would it be more sound to pay for a brand new AMS or BAE that would be using the exact same components that would be used to recap the original? If this is the case, than the recapped original should sound nearly identical to the new AMS or BAE, depending on which one is closer to the original.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +67Stu Exactly! Personally I would go with the new faithful reproduction! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@67Stu]

So you mean go with the BAE....

[@phillipphillip367]

@@67Stu Hi! did you compare AMS 1073 handwired "Classic" module to a vintage 1073? Or it was AMS 1073 DPA vs vintage 1073? I had AMS 1073 Dpa and sound was really sharp in the high mids, not smooth at all. I wonder maybe AMS handwired modules is sound smoother?

[@grdmusicandproduction]

Awesome Video's! Really learning lots! Thanks! :)

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Grant Davies Wow thanks I really appreciate that! Have a marvelous time recording! Thanks for watching! Many thanks Warren

[@grdmusicandproduction]

Produce Like A Pro G'day Warren, no worries mate!... Would you recommend a bit of kit like the BAE 1073 or DMP for myself?... I'm looking to set-up my studio to do remote session work for artists and producers?... I'm a Bass Player / writer & want to be able to send awesome bass tracks & lines to my clients! As a awesome producer is there anything else of the top of your head you might think is essential for the sort of think I'm looking to do?.... Thanks again, Grant... facebook.com/grantrobertdavies

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Grant Davies thanks for the great question! Yes one great mic pre is almost all we need these days to make a great recording! Do you record an Amp and a DI when recording Bass for your clients? Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@grdmusicandproduction]

Hi Warren, Cool thanks mate for getting back to me! Awesome, well that will be the next bit of kit on my list!!! I currently just use my MXR bass D.I before my desk/interface & yeah depending on what the track/song calls for I usually split my signal & mic up my bass cab with a old Samson Condenser :) But learning new things and better techniques every session! Thanks again & chat soon, Grant

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Grant Davies that sounds great! When using two sources on the Bass I like to use one source for the bottom end and the other for the mids and top. Have a marvelous time recording, many thanks Warren