Carl Beck runs 4022>v3 and 481>v3 and likes both. Similar mics, both very flat, imo the dpas have a full midrange, and the akgs do not. But both flat. You will hear what your mics hear >v3. If your mic has a shortcoming, you will hear it. If your mic is colored in a manner you enjoy, you'll hear it. The mme will make most mics sound very alike, imo. You will miss lots of detail, but if the warm, fat sound pleases you, that's the box for you. I do like >v2>mme, but find it a little dry for my tastes. Marc.