Klas--
Good point, but I haven't been able to find an affordable recorder
with a good, built-in pre. I used the built-in preamp in a $1500
Tascam DAP1 for years and the MP2 has a lot less noise and I think a
better sound. You think the HHB pre will compare to something with
Lunddahls? Know of a recorder with a good pre that is than a $700 DAT
+ a $800 pre? I use the -10dB line out into line in on my DAT.
Pres may become even more important. In theory, don't you think a
good transparent pre --> 24 bit usb--> hard drive will impress us?
Rob
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>Walt,
>
>apart from Gianni Pavan, who knows what he wants and have some special
>wishes, I agree, - I don't really understand the demand for pre-amps. What
>do people hope to get? If the pre-amp is perfect, it will not change
>anything except the gain!?
>It was very different some 20 years ago, when you had to squeeze the best
>out of a dynamic microphone. Or now, if you have to handle very strong sou=
nd
>pressure levels.
>
>Yes, Rob - Sounddevices use input transformers manufactured by Lunddahl, a
>father and a son living nearby my place. Best transformers in the world, n=
o
>doupt! That a small Wisconsin company find such quality pieces all the way
>from Sweden, really shows their class and consideration! Salut!
>(On the other hand I question the use of input transformers, but that is
>another debate.)
>
>Klas.
>
>
>At 23:03 2002-08-07 -0400, you wrote:
>>Rob Danielson wrote:
>>
>>> Hello!
>>> I use an MP-2 only almost daily with phantom power mics, the noise is
>>> very, very low. Sounddevices.com is a small company here in
>>> Wisconsin. I'm sure they'd be happy to explain their specs and
>>> discuss design and performance needs. Very nice folks.
>>> Rob D.
>>
>>The usual quick and dirty test is to monitor it's output at full gain
>>while switching the phantom power on and off. Not foolproof, but a good
>>indicator, better if a way can be figured to apply full load to the power=
.
>>
>>Have you used it with rechargables? They seem to be giving 6 hours with
>>alkalines and that without phantom power.
>>
>>I've managed without a pre so far, but since I've now got the MKH
>>shotgun mics, I'll probably want one sooner or later. And the M/S
>>decoder is attractive so that I could monitor in stereo. It's one I've
>>been eyeing.
>>
>>Walt
> >
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