Hi Joe, I use a preamp which I bought from Soundman http://soundman.com, I believe, but it's a while ago. They only sell one, as far as I know, it takes a PP3 battery, and preamps any mic that isn't powered. I agree with you that the Plex is a bit bulky, but it does pretty stunning recordings. All the best -- Computer Room Services: the long cane for blind computer users. Telephone Voice: +44(0)1438 742286, Fax/BBS: +44(0)1438 759589 mobile: +44(0)7956 334938, Email: Steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Web site: http://www.comproom.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Joe Paton Sent: 11 May 2005 18:28 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: mp3 players/recorders Hi Steve, You are quite correct. A brain storm from me there. I had considered using a Mic to line pre-amp, I just haven't located a good one at an afordable price. The last pre-amp I looked at was about 130 dollars and because it is marketed by an american company with no u k representation, and if it didn't suit, i'd be stuck with it. I talked to H H B but they no longer supply these pre-amps, well at least last year that was true, haven't checked with them lately. Must do that. Which pre-amp do you use? The PTR1 is a little bulky though, and it's battery life is not the longest and I don't know of a separate charging unit for those batteries do you? I would still like something smaller, and more efficient on power. Your thoughts welcome. Joe Paton ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq