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Re: Sound Devices 744T

Subject: Re: Sound Devices 744T
From: Michael Raphael <>
Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2005 11:49:33 -0800
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>>  The 744T's 2 channel mic pre has 70dB gain-- about 5dB more than the
>>  MP-2. I've only used a Lunatec V3 a few times, but I agree with
>>  reports that the 744's sound is similar, maybe more transparent. My
>>  MP-2 mic pre produces a "rounder" sound- especially below 250Hz. The
>>  744's pre brings out spatial depth and detail in my MKH 30/40 M-S
>>  pair that I've _never_ heard through my MP-2.  I hope SD comes out
>>  with a matching 2 channel mic pre add-on unit.  Hard to think I'd
>>  leave my MP-2 at home, but I would.
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>This sort of thing I expected given Sound Devices reputation. And why
>it's top on my list if MD goes away with no other optical drive
>replacement. Sounds like they have gone away from the transformer input.
>I like the sound from transformer inputs, not so cold and clinical.


That is a concern of mine as well.  I love the sound of my mp-2 and
use a 302 at work.  Does any one have any input how the new pres are
constructed?  I love the sound of the thransformers they use.


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