Oryoki,
thanks for sharing this, I wish I had it 3 months ago.
you have pretty much everything that surfaced in my
recent research. the AETA PSP-3 seems to be long gone.
you might look at the Apogee Mini series, assuming they
meet your size requirements of fitting in a coat pocket.
I couldn't find the physical dimensions in a quick search.
speaking of coat pockets, finding a used MP-2 seems to be
much more portable solution than using two MP-1s, as the MP-2
has the same form factor, albeit weighing a bit more than
a single MP-1.
I bought a used MP-2 for $400 recently on taperssection,
highly recommended.
The Grace pres are just too big, at least for my purposes.
I also bought a modified V3, with hi gain mod, and a mod
for external switchable M-S, but I may sell it due to its
size.
there are other smaller size, lower gain pres out there,
although I don't recall who made them, as low gain pres didn't
make my shortlist. note that the Church and Reactive Sounds
have gain in the 30 db range.
as for the pricey Sonosax, there was a recent offer on ebay with
a price of $600, and no bids were made.
cheers,
clay
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> Here's a list of microphone preamps I think are suitable for field
> use. I included devices that have two mic inputs, run on internal
> batteries, and fit in a coat pocket.
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> I found 7 that have two mic inputs, and analog output.
> Sorted by price, they are:
> Chris Church ST-20B ($100)
> Sound Professionals SP-Preamp ($180)
> Reactive Sounds SPA-2 Boost Box ($200)
> Felmicamps Battery Preamp ($200)
> Sound Devices MP-1 ($300 one channel, so $600 for a pair)
> Aerco MP2 ($750)
> Sonosax SX-M2 ($1100)
>
> Two more preamps had digital output only.
> Denecke AD-20 ($325)
> Core Sound Mic2496 ($550)
>
> Detailed information about the preamps is attached below.
>
> I'm sure I missed some. Please tell me what preamp you use in the
> field (or would like to use some day!)
>
> Please note: If you forward this information to others, please
> indicate you found it on the Naturerecordists group at Yahoo.
>
> --oryoki
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> Analog line-level output
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> Manufacturer...Chris Church
> Product...ST-20B preamp
> typical price...$100
> URL...http://stores.ebay.ca/CHURCH-AUDIO
> # of channels...2
> A/D conversion...no
> input...3.5mm stereo miniplug
> mic power...9V PIP
> output...3.5mm stereo miniplug
> preamp gain...30dB
> noise rating...-125dB
> power source...9V battery
> dimensions...3-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 1 inch
> weight... ??
> comment...other models with mini-XLR, single mic input, etc
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> Manufacturer...Sound Professionals
> Product...SP-Preamp
> typical price...$180
> URL...http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/SP-PREAMP
> # of channels...2
> A/D conversion...no
> input...3.5mm stereo minijack
> mic power...9V PIP
> output...3.5mm stereo miniplug on short cable
> preamp gain...50 dB
> noise rating...-115 dBu
> power source...9V battery
> dimensions...3 x 2-1/2 x 1 inches
> weight... ??
> comment...also available in one-channel version, $100
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> Manufacturer...Reactive Sounds
> Product...SPA-2 Boost Box
> typical price...$200
> URL...http://reactivesounds.com/spa2.php
> # of channels...2
> A/D conversion...no
> input...3.5mm stereo minijack
> mic power...yes PIP
> output...3.5mm plug on short cable
> preamp gain...36.5 dB
> noise rating...-92 dBv
> power source...9V battery
> dimensions...4.75" X .9" X 2.5"
> weight...??
> comment...
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> Manufacturer...Felmicamps
> Product...Battery Preamp
> typical price...$200
> URL...www.felmicamps.co.uk/products/felbattpreamp.html
> # of channels...2
> A/D conversion...no
> input...3.5mm stereo minijack
> mic power...yes PIP
> output...3.5mm plug
> preamp gain...55 dB
> noise rating...-120dB
> power source...9V battery
> dimensions...65 x 103 x 27 mm
> dimensions...2.6 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches
> weight...
> comment...available late 2006
>
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> Manufacturer...Sound Devices
> Product...MP-1
> typical price...$300 ($600 for a pair)
> URL...http://www.sounddevices.com/products/mp1master.htm
> # of channels...1
> A/D conversion...no
> input...XLR
> mic power...12V or 48V phantom power
> output...line level, XLR
> preamp gain...66 dB
> noise rating...-126 dBu
> power source...2 AA batteries
> dimensions...43 mm x 94 mm x 140 mm
> dimensions...1.7" x 3.7" x 5.5"
> weight...0.56 kg 1.24 lbs
> comment...formerly available as 2 channel MP-2
>
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> Manufacturer...Aerco
> Product...MP2
> typical price...$750
> URL...www.aerco.net/mp2.html
> # of channels...2
> A/D conversion...no
> input...2 XLR
> mic power...48v phantom
> output...line level, 2 RCA and 1 stereo miniplug
> preamp gain...50 dB
> noise rating...-127 dBm
> power source...3 9V batteries
> dimensions... 4 x 3 x 1.5 inches
> weight...
> comment...custom built, builder Jerry Chamkis is very open to your
> requirements (e.g., 5 pin mini-XLR for input and output)
> more at http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=3D56579.45
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> Manufacturer...Sonosax
> Product...SX-M2
> typical price...$1100
> URL...http://www.sonosax.ch/SXM2/sxm2.html
> # of channels...2
> A/D conversion...no
> input...XLR
> mic power...48V phantom power
> output...XLR, 3.5mm stereo minijack
> preamp gain...76 dB
> noise rating...-129 dB
> power source...2 9V battereis
> dimensions...5.75 x 3.4 x 1.6 inches
> dimensions...146 x 85 x 40mm
> weight...435 g, 0.95 lb
> comment...
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> Digital output only
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> Manufacturer...Denecke
> Product...AD-20
> typical price...$325
> URL...http://www.denecke.com/prod04.htm
> # of channels...2
> A/D conversion...20/44.1
> input...XLR balanced
> mic power...no
> output...SPDIF optical and coax
> preamp gain...45dB
> noise rating...-125dB
> power source...9V battery
> dimensions...3" x 5.75" x 1.25"
> weight...approx 16 oz
> comment...
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> Manufacturer...Core Sound=09
> Product...Mic2496
> typical price...$550
> URL...http://www.core-sound.com/Mic2496/2.php
> # of channels...2
> A/D conversion...24/96
> input...5 pin mini-XLR
> mic power...9V or 48V phantom power
> output...SPDIF coax and optical
> preamp gain...53 dB
> noise rating...-135 dB
> power source...9V battery
> dimensions...5-1/16" x 3" x 1-3/8"
> weight...278g 9.75 oz
> comment...
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