Is the DMP3 noisy?

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That's my question. I didn't think so, until I figured out the hiss I have been struggling with for a long while is coming from my dmp3 (not bright).

Here is a sound clip noisy.wav.


I also own a VTB1, and when I use it at the same settings/levels, the hiss dissapears. The VTB1 is much quieter. Even with the gain turned hard left on the DMP3, the hiss remains.

Is this normal for DMP3's , or is mine just faulty?

let me know.

thanks
 
that sound really sounds like a small fan and room noise to me. strange. i have'nt heard of anyone complain about noise with the dmp3. have you tried different mics?
 
yes, I have tried three different mics, and the noise persists.
 
Damn! It sounds like you have some gain going on there! Are you running any sort of compressor that would boost the noise quite a bit ?
The aim is to records a VERY loud source so you don't get that much noise left behind.
 
I think you really may have a problem with the unit. Mines whisper quiet and I love it. I could've sworn someone around here mentioned something about lifetime warranty, although I really don't believe it. Just shoot m-audio an email or call them.
 
They're extremely quiet. Make sure you're not in the Hi-Gain mode.
 
The hiss is only there when the phantom power on. I don't know what that means.

The pots are scratchy as well.
 
stalemayte said:
The hiss is only there when the phantom power on. I don't know what that means.

The pots are scratchy as well.
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It means it's made in china. :rolleyes:

On a more serious note, it means the circuit that is used to provide the -48V phantom power is leaking a lot of noise into the gain circuit.

Again, chineese engineering and processes...
 
TheDewd said:
It means it's made in china. :rolleyes:

On a more serious note, it means the circuit that is used to provide the -48V phantom power is leaking a lot of noise into the gain circuit.

Again, chineese engineering and processes...
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Excuse my electrical ignorance, but is that something that would be moderately easy/inexpensive to have fixed?

(I've contacted m-audio through email, and that brand of communication is not working out quite well, so I am planning to call them, and would like to know what to expect.)
 
stalemayte said:
Excuse my electrical ignorance, but is that something that would be moderately easy/inexpensive to have fixed?

(I've contacted m-audio through email, and that brand of communication is not working out quite well, so I am planning to call them, and would like to know what to expect.)
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Really,your best bet is to have them check out your unit and fix it if needed.
If they claim your unit is fine and has no defect, then I would write a nice letter to them, explaining the noise levels are unnacceptable.
 
The DMP3 is a crispy clean unit. It's reputation is for having very clean gain.
 
I just got off the phone with maudio tech support, and we have determined that I need to try balanced cables, before going through with the return/repair process. I've been running unbalanced cords between the dmp3 and the delta 1010. I am really, really hoping obtaining an balanced cord will put an end to the hiss/noise.
 
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