Topic: Aerco MP-2 Information > $750 new & 1 Month Lead Time

[bgalizio]

I notice on his site that he says he "entertains custom electronic projects"...
perhaps a new AKG project helper ?

Definitely talk to him! Not sure what else is on his plate right now, but he's a bright guy who could be of some assistance. That would be cool for you AKG tapers!

[Nick's Picks]

wouldnt it?

I've been getting a bug to try one of these preamps.  I'm so enamored by my MMP still, and love its M-S features.  I'd miss that terribly.
oh, and the output attenuation is the most brilliant thing ever.

[tfrench]

I hope FedEx will leave it with my standard "please leave the package, signed and dated by me here" note. Should have had it shipped to work... I'd have it rerouted, but that's just asking for trouble.

If you were in NC I would stop by and pick it up for you....

Todd

[spyder9]

wouldnt it?

I've been getting a bug to try one of these preamps.  I'm so enamored by my MMP still, and love its M-S features.  I'd miss that terribly.
oh, and the output attenuation is the most brilliant thing ever.

Do it!!  You and Carl have been slackers all year.      

[bgalizio]

wouldnt it?

I've been getting a bug to try one of these preamps.  I'm so enamored by my MMP still, and love its M-S features.  I'd miss that terribly.
oh, and the output attenuation is the most brilliant thing ever.

Do it!!  You and Carl have been slackers all year.     

Carl almost got mine, but I saw the light.

[Nick's Picks]

I know.
I can't remember the last time I ran the same gear for so long.
that Apogee has been in my bag for a year now.  (tells you something, given my revolving door gear policy).  the Korg too, but thats a no brainer. 
I've only had 2 sets of mics...until this week when the P2 showed up.

[bgalizio]

The AERCO is now waiting for me... 4.5 hours to go.

[bgalizio]

Got the AERCO in yesterday - yeah! It seems to run pretty hot, or the Pelusos do anyway. I'll definitely need to pad the mics.

One odd thing I noticed: running a line level source from MP-2 > R-09 gives about 12dB more than line > R-09. Can someone else try something similar (recorder shouldn't matter) and see if your MP-2 does this?

[spyder9]

Got the AERCO in yesterday - yeah! It seems to run pretty hot, or the Pelusos do anyway. I'll definitely need to pad the mics.

One odd thing I noticed: running a line level source from MP-2 > R-09 gives about 12dB more than line > R-09. Can someone else try something similar (recorder shouldn't matter) and see if your MP-2 does this?

Line from what?

You shouldn't have to use a Pad in your chain when running Aerco > R09.  That's why you have stepped gain.  Just drop it down a notch. 

[bgalizio]

Line in, from any line level source (computer sound output is easiest).

Turns out mine uses new Jensen transformers, but Jerry forgot to change the resistors. Doh! So, it's back for the appropriate resistors.

[stober]

Turns out mine uses new Jensen transformers

Really? I wonder how much different yours sounds compared to the ones that have Reichenbach Transformers.I know Doug Oade uses Jensen Transformers in the m148's and they sound so good.

[bgalizio]

Turns out mine uses new Jensen transformers

Really? I wonder how much different yours sounds compared to the ones that have Reichenbach Transformers.I know Doug Oade uses Jensen Transformers in the m148's and they sound so good.

Well, last night's show is in the kickdown section now. But, I'm not really using it as an AERCO reference. We were stuck in the back of the venue. The band played around 1 LD mic (except the bass player was off to the side), so stage lip would have smoked! And, it was my first time using the hyper caps for the Pelusos. The venue isn't an acoustic paradise either. Couple all that with the resistor issue as well.

Jerry says it's a new transformer for him, but he likes them better than the Reichenbachs.

[spyder9]

Didn't Jensen buy out Reichenbach a while back?

[bgalizio]

The fixed AERCO is on its way back to me!

[bgalizio]

Cool... plenty of time to have it for EFO!

Yup. You coming? I'm probably just going to do a SBD patch, but could be talked into bringing mics instead...