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CA-UGLY bit the dust, need another preamp solution for DPA 4061s
tapeheadtoo:
My CA-UGLY, which I've been using to power my DPA 4061s is now giving me dropouts. There's something loose inside the box plus the whole unit is just generally beat up anyway. I don't think Chris Church is around anymore and his site lists the CA-UGLY 2 as out of stock. To be honest I never liked the form factor of the CA-UGLY. Now I'm taking the opportunity to seek a different solution.
Running 2x DPA 4061 terminating in 1/8" stereo mini to either a Sony A10 or Tascam DR2d. Looking for the smallest footprint preamp/BB possible.
Any suggestions would be welcome. TY in advance!
beatkilla:
I like this one,it takes a 9 volt battery and is super small.It's just a battery box though No preamp.
Sound pros SPSB 8 mkii
tapeheadtoo:
Thanks beatkilla.
I do use a small Sound Pros battery box (SP-SPSB-10, A23 battery) for my other rig (SP-CMC-8/AT943 into A10 or DR2d). I was under the impression I needed the CA-UGLY preamp to run the DPAs while the small SP battery box was sufficient for the ATs. However I noticed I've been running the CA-UGLY on the lowest gain setting. In essence it seems I'm using it as a straight battery box (no added gain). I made test A/B recordings using both sets of mics into the Sound Pros box > A10. Granted, volume of my computer speakers even at max volume doesn't come close to PA level at a rock show however the volume of both recorded files is similar. My conclusion is that for loud shows the Sound Pros box should be sufficient for the DPAs. (I could've been using it this whole time instead of fussing with the CA-UGLY.) For quiet shows e.g. non amplified classical I would need more gain to go into the recorder, i.e. would need a preamp.
Can someone who understands mic powering better than I confirm that what I'm saying is true?
https://soundprofessionals.com/product/SP-SPSB-10/
mgtaper:
The SP-SPSB-10 could potentially over-power/damage the DPA 4061's since it's providing 12 volts. Both, the SPSB 8 mkii & CA-UGLY provides 9 volts.
I personally use the phantom power adapters with my DPA 4661's(microdot), but I'm also looking for a battery box/small preamp option.
grawk:
honestly, with 4061s, just grab a deity pr2, forgo battery box and preamp, and grab the heat.
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