Again, perhaps a long shot on this forum, but a couple budget friendly 500 series preamps. Black Lion Audio is a Chicago company which is why I went with them as they are local. Nothing cheap about their sound or design. The b12a is their take on an API style preamp. BIG and aggressive sound. Great on guitar mics, especially heavier or more in your face styles/sound,and a must for drums!
The Auteur is their all around style pre and it hits WELL above its price range, and my expectation, tbh. I used these to record my last album and when it came to my dual mic technique on my cab using these 2 pres in conjunction was the magic ticket! PICS coming soon..
$250 shipped for the b12a
$150 shipped for the Auteur

