Hi Jez,
1) Theoretically you could get an extra 18dB of gain on the line level output
from the 302 but I think they have a slightly lower gain than the pres built
into the 7 series recorders. I just did a quick subjective test using my
Mixpre (original issue :) ) into my 744 and I couldn't discern an advantage to
the gain staging suggested.
2) As far as I'm aware they are the same pre-amps as were in the old Mixpre and
are still listed as using Lundahl transformers on the input.
Have you looked at/tried the Grace Lunatec? It would be great to know how that
compares to the SD stuff, on paper it looks amazing!
Cheers
--- In "Jez" <> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I have some simple questions if folks could give me some feedback please. Not
> sure why i've not got round to doing this kind of comparison before now -
> i've had plenty of field mixers on hand over the years !
>
> my questions are:
>
> 1) do you get any extra gain from attaching a SD 302 mixer to a 7 series
> recorder ? ie. with the same microphones plugged in do you get a higher
> level through the 302 into the recorder than you can get just going into the
> 7 series recorder & is it quieter that way than whacking the gain on the
> recorder up higher ?
>
> 2) are pre-amps / stages in the 302 analogue (like the old mixpre) ?
>
> i'm looking into adding a field mixer to my kit again & looking at various
> different models. The SD website has the frustrating habit of not doing
> like-for-like spec sheets & also, though i've searched all over the net, I
> can't find any reports on this kind of simple test.
>
> ta !
>
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