The most important focus in the art of recording is often forgotten. The focus should always be the source - what you are recording, NOT what are you using to record. In reality, microphones and preamps together only play one small part in recording, getting audio from source to tape... to break it down further it's just a single chain that carries information from A to B.
The Hard Truth About Microphones & Preamps
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