Joe Meek VC7. Seeking Alan Hyatt and others' help.

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I have seen a VC7 for £300 new and want some opinions on it. I already have a VC1Q which I like a lot, are the pre's in the VC7 the same or better?

I have been looking for a clean, transparent(ish) dual mic pre that would be a significant upgrade on the DMP2 pre's in my Omni Studio and was looking at the DMP3, RNP and SPL Goldmike as these were all below £500. The Toft AFC-2 is now in the running, which has EQ as well!

The thing is the Toft, SPL and FMR are all about £200 more than the 'special offer' VC7, are they worth the wait and extra? The DMP3 is only £175, but may not quite be the step up I require?

I would like Alan Hyatt's opinion as he has commented in the past about the Joe Meek pre's being very transparent (with warmth) and that it is the comp and EQ that give it the 'Meek' sound. Do you still think this Alan? Do others agree?

Will the new JoeMeek range or SP offer a dual mic pre in the £300 price range?

I like the switchable impedence matching, which I believe actually works as opposed to the CS method, which although Alan used to praise now says doesn't work at all.

One thing I am concerned about is the headroom, which many have said is not alway high enough in the Meeks? I have never had a problem with my VC1Q, but as anyone got opinions on this issue?
 
Mr Funk,

In light of the shitfight that developed in the "mighty mics" thread in the Mic forum, it is unlikely that Alan will bother posting here in the foreseeable future. I suggest you find him over at RO in the Designing the Future forum.

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Excuse my ignorance, but what is RO? I usually look here, SOS, Gearslutz and Studioforums.... Recording - something???

Can't wait to read the 'shitfight that developed in the "mighty mics" thread'!!!!

Kane
 
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