Since we’re getting more into specifics, let me explain why I use one. Two reasons: first, I use a ribbon mic from Royer to record my horns and the gain from them is normally lower. Second, I have quite a long cable run between the room where I record and room with my DAW.


BIAB 2025 Win Audiophile. Software: Studio One 7 Pro, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Presonus 192 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Slate VSX, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.