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A/D comp samples - ACM V3 vs. V3 > 744
« on: February 21, 2011, 05:05:46 PM »
Okay so I can't for sure label this a formal comp but thought some folks might find it useful.

My bread and butter rig is DPA 4023 > Lunatec ACM V3 > 744t

Anytime I am only running one set of mics I will record digitally out of the V3 (utilizing the ACM mod) as well as run analog out of the V3 into the 744.   So I end up have two sources with the only difference being the A/D section.  When tracking I also will process and FLAC both sources for my own archives and will usually seed whichever source I prefer.  99 out of 100 times to my ears its the ACM V3 version.

As another board member was considering an ACM modded V3 I sent him the following file (379 MB):

http://www.filedropper.com/acmv3compfiles

For the basis of this comp I just took some tracks from four different shows at four different types/sizes of venues to give some idea as to the sonic differences between the two A/D sections.

Nothing source-wise is hidden.  I labeled each track so you know what is what.    If you'd like to pick the method of this comp/test apart have at it as I don't care and don't profess this to be anything other that two different A/D sections. 

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Re: A/D comp samples - ACM V3 vs. V3 > 744
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2011, 05:07:03 PM »
Source Info:



- The Allman Brothers tracks are from FOB in a shed style outdoor amphitheatre.
- The Dave Matthews tracks are from an outdoor shed style amphitheatre but from the soundboard cage. 
- The Sister 7 tracks are from a small indoor bar (about 100 capacity) indoors from the back of the room. 
- The Panic tracks are from a medium sized indoor venue (4400 capacity) packed elbow to elbow FOB.




The Allman Brothers Band
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
The Woodlands, TX

Source: DPA 4023 > Lunatec ACM V3 (digital) > 744t
   DPA 4023 > Lunatec V3 (analog) > 744t
 
Location: FOB, DFC, 8', DIN
Transfer: 744 (24/48) > SoundForge 10.0a (MBIT+) > CDWave > FLAC (8)

11.    Southbound  w/ all of ABB and WSP       


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Dave Matthews Band
August 16, 2008
Superpages.com Center
Dallas, TX

Source: DPA 4021 > Lunatec ACM V3 (digital) > 744
   DPA 4021 > Lunatec V3 (analog) > 744

Location: FOH, ORTF, 12'
Transfer: 744 (24/48) > SoundForge 9.0e (MBIT+) > CDWave > FLAC (6)

6.  Everyday


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Sister 7
October 31, 2009
Momo's
Austin, TX


Source: DPA 4023 > Lunatec ACM V3 (digital) > 744t
   DPA 4023 > Lunatec V3 (analog) > 744t

Location: FOH, DFC, 8', DIN
Transfer: 744 (24/48) > SoundForge 10.0a (MBIT+) > CDWave > FLAC (6)

11. My Three Wishes


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Widespread Panic
October 30, 2009
Austin Music Hall
Austin, TX


Source: DPA 4023 > Lunatec ACM V3 (digital) > 744t
   DPA 4021 > Lunatec V3 (analog) > 744
Location: FOB, DFC, 8', DIN
Transfer: 744 (24/96) > SoundForge 10.0a (MBIT+) > CDWave > FLAC (6)

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Re: A/D comp samples - ACM V3 vs. V3 > 744
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2011, 08:26:59 PM »
Thank you! I've wondered what it sounded like.
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Re: A/D comp samples - ACM V3 vs. V3 > 744
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2011, 10:29:08 PM »
YMMV:

Wowzers!  I'm shocked by how different the a/d's sound.   For the big PA sound of 1,2 and 4 I prefer the ACMV3.  For source 3 I prefer the SD a/d.   For whatever reason the SD seems looser when used on the larger venues and tighter on the small venue.   
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Re: A/D comp samples - ACM V3 vs. V3 > 744
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2011, 12:43:02 AM »
YMMV:

Wowzers!  I'm shocked by how different the a/d's sound.   For the big PA sound of 1,2 and 4 I prefer the ACMV3.  For source 3 I prefer the SD a/d.   For whatever reason the SD seems looser when used on the larger venues and tighter on the small venue.

the Panic sample in particular:

I caught two things;
1) Bass seemed to have more impact and more refined on the ACM. I won't go to say that it sounded louder, just those two.
2) Top end was marginally more spitty on the 744. Symbols moved slightly to the right/diffuse on the ACM? I only caught it a couple of times and had to pick my examples specifically to do so.

I compare the two differences to the difference between setting up at true ORTF and setting up with 108 degrees. Makes a difference, but I'm talking in tiny differences.
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Re: A/D comp samples - ACM V3 vs. V3 > 744
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2011, 09:28:57 AM »
These samples were a huge help to me in my quest.  I agree the differences aren't all that obvious unless you listen on a really good system.  They were enough to sway me in the direction of the modded V3 for sure.
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Re: A/D comp samples - ACM V3 vs. V3 > 744
« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2011, 12:34:57 AM »
no sooner did I link this in another thread but I discovered the link was dead.

Any chance we could get a track from something put up again?
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Re: A/D comp samples - ACM V3 vs. V3 > 744
« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2011, 04:11:03 PM »
Id be down to hear this too!
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Re: A/D comp samples - ACM V3 vs. V3 > 744
« Reply #8 on: December 28, 2011, 03:44:00 AM »

Any chance we could get a track from something put up again?

Pretty please? With all this talk of the v3's ADC, vs. ACM V3, I would LOVE to hear this comp ;)
Schoeps MK 4V & MK 41V ->
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Sound Devices MixPre-6 & MixPre-3

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