Topic: Which Preamp to Use DPA 4061

[MJ]

Hi all
A pair of DPA 4061 Black lavaliere microphones (wired together in stereo configuration to 1/8" mini plug) is on the way to my place.
I am wondering which of the followings I should use to tape with Korg MR-1.

1) SOUND PROFESSIONALS-SLIMLINE BATTERY MODULE
2) A3 (of OKM)
3) Church Audio CA9100

Any oppinion or suggestion???

Koichi

[Belexes]

With the SP bb I wasn't able to properly power the mics. I used the Church pre when I had my DPA's and it worked perfectly. No experience with A3.

[deadhoarse]

With the SP bb I wasn't able to properly power the mics. I used the Church pre when I had my DPA's and it worked perfectly. No experience with A3.

Another recommendation to use the ST/CA-9100 Church pre.  I'm not familiar with the Korg MR-1, but I was never quite able to get decent levels with my 4061's through the line-in of the PCM-M1 (used a coresound bb, sound pro's bb, and a custom prior).

[lordbelial]

Hi all
A pair of DPA 4061 Black lavaliere microphones (wired together in stereo configuration to 1/8" mini plug) is on the way to my place.
I am wondering which of the followings I should use to tape with Korg MR-1.

1) SOUND PROFESSIONALS-SLIMLINE BATTERY MODULE
2) A3 (of OKM)
3) Church Audio CA9100

Any oppinion or suggestion???

Koichi

I "think" that A3 won't power properly the DPA. SP or CA preamps are to options to go. My choice, Church Audio.

[Sunday Driver]

With the SP bb I wasn't able to properly power the mics. I used the Church pre when I had my DPA's and it worked perfectly. No experience with A3.

What do you mean by properly power? Both units supply 9 volts, as far as I know...

[dmonkey]

Another vote for the Church 9100. Great preamp, nice price.

When I bought my DPAs they were stock (microdot connectors), so I moved away from the 9100. Sad that it's so small & easy to carry, and is now sitting on my desk gathering dust. Kinda thinking of getting it converted from mini to microdot to run instead of the MMA6000. Hmmm...

[MJ]

Thanks everyone.   
I thought I should use a Church Audio preamp but I read in some threads that it could be “flavored” and I just wanted to know how other DPA user thinks about using CA9100.

I will use DPA4061>CA9100>MR-1 and Church Audio Card mics>CA9100>D100 next ultra stealth recording mission…….Just in case you are wondering, I just let you know that I happen to have two CA9100s..

[Belexes]

With the SP bb I wasn't able to properly power the mics. I used the Church pre when I had my DPA's and it worked perfectly. No experience with A3.

What do you mean by properly power? Both units supply 9 volts, as far as I know...

Like deadhoarse, I wasn't able to get enough levels when using DPA's>SP BB>M1 (line in). I guess what I really mean is that the 9100 gave me the gain levels I needed.

[Church-Audio]

Thanks everyone.   
I thought I should use a Church Audio preamp but I read in some threads that it could be “flavored” and I just wanted to know how other DPA user thinks about using CA9100.

I will use DPA4061>CA9100>MR-1 and Church Audio Card mics>CA9100>D100 next ultra stealth recording mission…….Just in case you are wondering, I just let you know that I happen to have two CA9100s..

The 9100 is as flat as a pancake from 20hz to 85khz! It adds flavor like any preamp does but its not in the sense that its not producing a flat frequency response. Its got a nice warm tone. That's what I hear. But that does not mean it lacks anything.. I am not just saying this because I want you to buy one. I just wanted to clarify that the preamp is very accurate.

[Sunday Driver]

...of which there are quite a few. 

[MJ]

Thanks everyone.   
I thought I should use a Church Audio preamp but I read in some threads that it could be “flavored” and I just wanted to know how other DPA user thinks about using CA9100.

I will use DPA4061>CA9100>MR-1 and Church Audio Card mics>CA9100>D100 next ultra stealth recording mission…….Just in case you are wondering, I just let you know that I happen to have two CA9100s..

The 9100 is as flat as a pancake from 20hz to 85khz! It adds flavor like any preamp does but its not in the sense that its not producing a flat frequency response. Its got a nice warm tone. That's what I hear. But that does not mean it lacks anything.. I am not just saying this because I want you to buy one. I just wanted to clarify that the preamp is very accurate.

Hi Chiris I really like your preamp and tend to use it anytime I can from now on. 
One last question.  There is a little switch inside CA9100.  Should I turn it "ON" or "OFF" when I use DPA4061s?
I read somewhere that I should turn it "ON" for Ominis.  But given the SPL of DPA4061s, maybe I could turn it "OFF"?
Koichi