When using your Tascam, which microphones did you use?
I have to ask, as I find the Tascam inputs quite okay. But perhaps I have t=
o
reconsider? I only use high-output mic's like Telinga and MKH and others,
and I always get mic noise, not pre-amp noise.
I let Walt comment on the usb preamp.
Klas.
At 11:32 2002-08-08 -0500, you wrote:
>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. Wha=
t
>>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 so=
und
>>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, =
no
>>doupt! That a small Wisconsin company find such quality pieces all the wa=
y
>>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 powe=
r.
>>>
>>>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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