Does the "Professional" model sound better, worse, the same?
1705741
I gave this unit along with LP's, turntable, and Shure pickup away several years ago. I used it to amplify the signal from the Shure pickup to levels suitable to capture the LP's as audio files on the computer. In this it did remarkably well without any sign of distortion that I could detect. I was extremely happy with it, but had no further use for it once I had converted the LP's.
1705742
The "Professional" is only different in that it has an output level control. Otherwise it's the same.
1705743
I only own the "Professional" model. I have nothing to compare it with. But it works fine.
1520138
The Pro version comes with an additional "low" filter that attenuates less than the "medium" and "high" filters that are included with the classic version. It also includes an extra spare earplug in case one becomes damaged.
1266874
The ones I got sound like the old ones. Is there a difference besides the printing?
222955
They definitely do sound better. It's like a richer and fuller sound. The difference in the lower frequencies can be heard most significantly. For sound quality, I recommend highly.
1374099
I haven't tried the Solo², but have heard good things. Since they do not feature the active noise cancellation found on the Studio they should have better sound quality at a lower cost and should otherwise be similar in quality. Personally I'd say go to a store that allows you to try both, then compare and purchase the one you prefer on Amazon for slightly less.
278938
This is an improved version. Better recording quality especially for music. Also has 3 mics to improve versatility. It bought mine refurbished. Works perfectly. Dr Ron.
1422711
I'd like to combine the previous two replies ... You can use the internal pres and phantom, they sound decent on their own. But if you want more tone shaping options, you can also use an external pre (and/or compressor, etc).
346568
They are both great. The pro caster is a little better sounding but it does not have headphone monitoring or usb. If you have a mixer and phantom power and xlr cables and need a mix for more than I one person for an interview, the pro is better
82804
Absolutely agree: my wife has a cheaper model and I started using hers (no worries she used it for her legs, not her moustache) as it does not hurt my ears. This unit is noisy. I am oogling this new Panasonic ES-LA63-S but 299..... yeesch.
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For the most part, if you don't know the difference it probably won't matter to you. I obsessed over the same question and still have the message board I bookmarked when I was researching http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-42977.html Have fun with whatever you're doing.
1782124
Not sure which would be better. My experience is with the 2100. What I can say is distortion of any kind has not been even an ounce of an issue. I actually like using it for recording guitar and vocals better than the lexicon alpha I was using.
1761618
Since I have both and tried them out, they are the same thing (regarding the sound quality). the only difference as you said is the mic.
2282211
thank you, MAS. That was very helpful. Another quick question: do you know which are better (even if marginally so) - the Shure SE530 or the Monster Turbine Pro?
305075
The pros are noticeably tighter and have better bass and some argue the mids aren't as good as the M50s. M50s are better for long periods such as studio time but pros are better for shorter, due to the rather tight headband on the pros. I'd recommend the pros
1291614
Yes, there are three choices I believe and one of them is "none" which I currently use. The medium tone isn't too bad but the musical tone would probably be considered disruptive in an office environment.
657863
It's in between the two. Slightly larger than the solo and slightly smaller than the studio. The studio sounds better, especially the new redesign.
584540
Well it does change, but some might not call it worse. It has a bit less bass and treble. I prefer the powered sound, but when it's turned off or has no batteries, it certainly doesn't sound bad.