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Ok, you guys were a great help and you all provided the absolute correct answers to the original question, Now... On a scale of 1 - 10, how important is the mic pre-amp? 
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That's tough, because a great mic can work with a fair preamp, and a great preamp can make a fair mic sound like a much better one. You need both in balance.
But, since I got you started on this, I'll vote:
Out of 10 points together, I weigh the mic 6 and the preamp 4.
Each of the better mics I use to track parts at home for other artists is roughly equal in cost to my better preamp. And the spare set I take for outdoor gigs in threatening weather is also pretty well matched.
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bump, I didn't wnat to lose this thread in mid stream. Still have to make a decision before end of the weekend on this pre-amp. The $149 - $30 coupon may not sound like a lot of money, but I have to go back to the wife to explain how the new $199 Rode mic I just bought now needs more money! 
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I would wait until you hear how the rode NT-1 sounds with your Behringer mixer. Mic pre-amps are a big deal, but there is no sense spending money until you know if you really need it or not (especially if you are going to go over budget).
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That's good advice from Kevin, since you already have what you need to make the new mic work.
When you change more than one thing at a time, you won't know what caused the change in what you hear. Get to know the new mic and learn which mic works better in different conditions.
And, you will still have something to look forward to.
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I would wait until you hear how the rode NT-1 sounds with your Behringer mixer. Mic pre-amps are a big deal, but there is no sense spending money until you know if you really need it or not (especially if you are going to go over budget).
Spoken like a man of great wisdom. Thanks, I needed to hear that.
But did I mention I have a 20% off($30) coupon which expires on Monday... I really don't need this pressure.
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My Link-Fu was weak in my previous post. Try this; http://www.gearslutz.com/board/so-much-g...xperiences.htmlRespected PGMember Harvey Gerst has a few posts in this thread. Many articles like this around the net. I think preamp makes a big difference on a lot of mics.
I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome
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