Tubes add noise. There is no denying that. They also add harmonic distortion, which can be desirable. Mask your noise using a notch filter @60Hz, and cutting levels where the instrument is silent. It's work. Yes. WORK. Big deal. Learn how to deal with it, and improve your recordings.

@@DrFoofyMan ok dad

@@TheRealCowlick Sorry, but you are too ugly and stupid to be my son

An awesome 1-2 punch for your signal chain!

Thanks Matthew!

Thanks!

Thanks!

Yes, it is, SM7B into the WA-412 straight to disk, the vocal was re-amped through the WA2A for this demo.

+Adam Rainstopper thanks. I need an sm7 now

Yes, you DO!

As I watch the video I realize they just put the knob on the front instead of the rear, Same with the pre -emphasis.

Yes it can be a huge helper. It's a great way to get extra control of how the compressor works. I've found it really usefull.

Outputs 3-4 of your appolo (assuming 1-2 are used for monitoring) go into one of the units stereo input (probably the Pultec) then the output of the Pultec goes into the Compressor's input. The LA-2A's output goes into your Apollo's input creating the Module chain. You can use 1/4 TRS cables or XLRs. If you were to record through them, you'd need a pre amp before the modules so you run into them with a hot enough Signal. For mixing you can check an I/O Tutorial for your personal DAW of choice.

@@TheRealCowlick thanks bro I have a preamp how do you connect with them?

@@TreyBlaise well your pre amp should just be between your Apollo's in and out. So basically your chain should Start at your pre amp and end at the Apollo's in/out to the PC

You can link a stereo pair, then you are controlling both units with one set of controls.

Hey Brandon. The output circuit does have a 12AX7 tube in the chain.

@@WarmAudioOfficial Oh very cool!

That would be "Mama's Words" by Flint Zeigler. See it here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mK9pnZuc0tu6h6M.html