Testing out the DMP3
Just wanted to let you guys know that I think the DMP3 is killer so far. I checked it out over the weekend with male vocals (me). I really, really, really like this pre. Especially given the $119 price this thing is killer!
In my tests, I sung Amazing Grace into my Studio Projects C1 and my Marshall (MXL) V69 Tube mic. I really like what the DMP3 does to a signal. I compared the DMP3 to my Studio Projects VTB-1.
Here are my preliminary observations. Please note, these results are still preliminary. I only tested it out on my voice. What I can say is that compared to the VTB-1, the DMP3 is more "forward" sounding. I've heard this description for the RNP, but I thought the same about the DMP3. The high end is very, very clear compared to the VTB-1. The DMP3 is a very clean preamp that is not sterile. In now way am I suggesting that the VTB-1 is a slouch. I really like my VTB-1 as well for different reasons. The tube function is very nice (particularly at its price point). It's a slightly "dirtier" preamp in this regard. However, in solid state its clean, just not as "up front" as the DMP3. The high end is noticeably less "in your face" compared to the DMP3. Harvey Gerst described the RNP sound as having a blanket lifted of the signal, compared to the VTB-1. I think that I can make the same analogy with the DMP3 to the VTB-1. It doesn't seem like the DMP3 is boosting the highs ... it's more like the highs are exposed without being sent through electronics that colors them (sometimes coloring is good). I suppose this is what people normally describe as "straight wire gain."
I can't say enough that I really dug this pre on the admittedly limited record session that I tested it on. Most of all, I'm really excited about the combination of these two pres for my future recordings. I've actually got a couple sessions coming up that I'll be able to use the DMP3/VTB-1 combination to great success.
I want to do some more testing comparing the DMP3 to the VTB-1 and my Mackie VLZ Pro pres in the future. I also want to try some other sources, female vocals, instruments, using the pre on several tracks, etc.
Just wanted to spread the word. I'm sure it's not new, but I just had to share it.
Es.
Just wanted to let you guys know that I think the DMP3 is killer so far. I checked it out over the weekend with male vocals (me). I really, really, really like this pre. Especially given the $119 price this thing is killer!
In my tests, I sung Amazing Grace into my Studio Projects C1 and my Marshall (MXL) V69 Tube mic. I really like what the DMP3 does to a signal. I compared the DMP3 to my Studio Projects VTB-1.
Here are my preliminary observations. Please note, these results are still preliminary. I only tested it out on my voice. What I can say is that compared to the VTB-1, the DMP3 is more "forward" sounding. I've heard this description for the RNP, but I thought the same about the DMP3. The high end is very, very clear compared to the VTB-1. The DMP3 is a very clean preamp that is not sterile. In now way am I suggesting that the VTB-1 is a slouch. I really like my VTB-1 as well for different reasons. The tube function is very nice (particularly at its price point). It's a slightly "dirtier" preamp in this regard. However, in solid state its clean, just not as "up front" as the DMP3. The high end is noticeably less "in your face" compared to the DMP3. Harvey Gerst described the RNP sound as having a blanket lifted of the signal, compared to the VTB-1. I think that I can make the same analogy with the DMP3 to the VTB-1. It doesn't seem like the DMP3 is boosting the highs ... it's more like the highs are exposed without being sent through electronics that colors them (sometimes coloring is good). I suppose this is what people normally describe as "straight wire gain."
I can't say enough that I really dug this pre on the admittedly limited record session that I tested it on. Most of all, I'm really excited about the combination of these two pres for my future recordings. I've actually got a couple sessions coming up that I'll be able to use the DMP3/VTB-1 combination to great success.
I want to do some more testing comparing the DMP3 to the VTB-1 and my Mackie VLZ Pro pres in the future. I also want to try some other sources, female vocals, instruments, using the pre on several tracks, etc.
Just wanted to spread the word. I'm sure it's not new, but I just had to share it.
Es.
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