MPC1000 Preamp or MBOX Preamp

Hello Guys, I've been wondering which Preamp is better to sample to the MPC. I would like to know your opinion regarding the quality of the MPC's preamp against the Preamp on a Digidesign Mbox.

Regards, Daniel Trejo

apparently the d/a converters of the mpc are poor, but i mean i'm really not complaining. when i sample something directly into the 1000 i am happy with the sound. however, if you want to be sure, you could use a dj mixer w/ digital outs and sample that way.

I allways sample with the digital input when possible, but the dilema comes when I have to sample analog.

Lately what I do is, record the analog sample to Protools using the preamps on the MBOX and then I transfer the sample to the MPC using the digital output. But if the preamp on the MPC is better, I rather sample straight to the MPC and save more time. That's why I would like to know which of the boxes has the better preamp.

Dannymon wrote:That's why I would like to know which of the boxes has the better preamp.

What do your ears tell you?

If you are concerned, you can always record your vinyl to pc through a good sound card. Then transfer everything to your media card. I'd be more concerned about what comes out of your mpc. I use spdif (digital) and it makes a pretty noticeable difference. Some people resample inside their mpc but i've heard from a few people that it sounds worse than spdif. Haven't tried it myself though.