Internal vs. External Preamps | Super 8 vs. Apollo x8p | The Better Drummer

The age-old debate: External Preamps vs. Internal Preamps! In this video, we'll be putting two heavyweight contenders head-to-head - the Heritage Audio Super 8 and the Apollo x8p - to help you make an informed decision for your audio recording setup. 🔴 Heritage Audio Super 8 🔵 Apollo x8p Both the Heritage Audio Super 8 and the Apollo x8p boast impressive preamp capabilities, but there are crucial distinctions that set them apart. Listen carefully to the differences between them, and let me know what you think in the comments! 🎛️ External Preamps: The Power of Standalone Excellence 🎛️ The Heritage Audio Super 8's dedicated preamps can add warmth, character, and depth to recordings. You are able to push the preamp a little harder than the internal preamps which gets a much more distinctive amount of grit to the sound, that is often associated (and heard) with high quality recordings. 💻 Internal Preamps: The Integration Advantage 💻 The Apollo x8p does have the seamless integration of preamps with cutting-edge technology, offering pristine sound quality and real-time processing options, which makes it a great choice for an all-in-one system to get you started with a high quality product immediately. 🎯 Which Preamp is Right for You? 🎯 Choosing between external and internal preamps is a crucial decision for any audio enthusiast, and we're here to guide you through the process. By the end of this video, you'll have a clear understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of both the Heritage Audio Super 8 and the Apollo x8p. Armed with this knowledge, you'll be better equipped to select the preamp that best aligns with your recording preferences and studio requirements. 👍 If you found this video helpful, please give it a thumbs up, and consider subscribing to our channel for more gear reviews, drum lessons, and much more! 🔔 Hit the notification bell to stay updated when we release new videos! Thank you for joining us on this sonic adventure, and we can't wait to see you in the next video! #ExternalPreampsVsInternalPreamps #HeritageAudioSuper8 #Apollox8p #AudioGearComparison #StudioRecordingTips JAZZ RECORDS PDF: https://www.zaccovington.com/jazzlist... Most Important Drum Lesson -    • Secret to Better Drumming | The Better Dru...   BEGINNER JAZZ COURSE: https://www.zaccovington.com/jazzdrum... 00:00 Intro 00:23 Signal Explanation 01:00 Super 8 01:27 Apollo x8p 02:00 Jacob the Polar Bear 02:35 Mics 04:25 Jazz Playing Examples 05:03 Funk/Pop Playing Examples 06:09 CHOPS 06:14 My Thoughts/Summary 08:28 Outro