on 16/10/02 8:19 AM, Lang Elliott at wrote:
> Vicki:
>
> The onboard preamps in the TCD-D10 are not high quality preamps. I use a
> Sound Devices MP2 preamp (www.sounddevices.com) for providing phantom power
> and preamplification before inputting into my TCD D10 using the line-in
> jacks. This results in a lower noise floor and much better preamp
> specifications. Is the difference audible? Yes, especially when you use
> really good mikes such as the Sennheiser MKH series mikes.
>
> Lang
Lang, Walt and All,
Thanks for your comments on this. I am using Sennheiser ME series mics with
the TCD-D10, those mics are not as good quality as the MKH series of course.
Would I still be likely to get a lower noise floor if using these mics with
a pre-amp?
Vicki Powys
Australia
>
> on 15/10/02 6:29 PM, DeafinONEear at wrote:
>
> .....
>> Recording into a consumer deck using portable preamps like
>> the Sound Devices MP-2 and those by Grace, paired with some decent mics,
>> are going to sound ten times better than running straight into a pro deck
>> like the HHB.....
>
>
>
> So is there an advantage in using pre-amps when using a pro recorder (e.g.
> Sony TCD D10 DAT)?
>
> Vicki Powys
> Australia
>
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