Mooer Micro Preamps: still decent?

[Zado]

Hi everyone, I'm joining a very basic heavy metal project for some gigs with friends - nothing serious or long lasting - and I honestly don't want to carry the whole 2x12/amp setup to the rehearsal room... I'm a die hard tube amp guy tho, the only digital stuff I've been dealing with in my life is a laptop with amplitube 4-5, I've no experience with modelers and I don't really feel like starting now with IR download and stuff.

Now, I recall the Mooer Micro preamps being quite hyped some years ago, as they were cheap (even more now), very portable and fine sounding, but are they still decent compared to, say, 100-300 USD digital gear now?
Also, is it possible to put em at the end of an analog board with other ODs, delays and stuff and still go into a mixer?

Thanks guys!

 

[tjnx]

I had the 005 Brown sound and have played the 800, both are good but I think the 005 is best for just distorted tones. It will work fine with your analog stuff but you probably should get a DI if you're going to do a long run to the board.

However I would spend a bit more and get a Tonex one + if / when its available. There will be many more tones that sound just as good if not better. Just because you are going direct doesn't mean your tone will work through that particular room or pa setup. Certain patches sound better with different speakers so if you can spend a little more I think it would be worth it to have more options at your disposal.

If you want used and cheap then the Mooers are great. You'll need at lest 300ma on your power supply, I just used a one spot wall wart.