Topic: V2>DMIC-20

[super-phat-al]

Anyone have any tapes of this rig?  I would prefer some AKG mics, 391s or 480s.  Im interested to hear how this would sound.  I really like what i have heard of the DMIC-20.  I have also liked what i have heard of the V3.  But isn't the the V2 the same as the V3 just no a/d pre?  Is it the pre of the V3 that makes the big difference or is it the a/d?  Id like to hear your thoughts.

[Lee]

I don't think you can go line in on the DMIC, but I could be wrong.  If you're looking for similar sound you might want to look at V2>ADC-20, as I think the ADC-20 has the same A/D as the DMIC.

My guess on these combo's, based on the sounds of the two units, is clear sound, maybe too clear.

YMMV, though

[super-phat-al]

couldn't you run xlr out of the V2 into the DMIC-20?

[nickgregory]

then you are going through 2 preamp stages....not good

[super-phat-al]

ah thats true.  I had attention focused more on using the V2's pre and just the DMIC-20's a/d.  But i guess i can't get around the DMIC-20's pre.  Thanks guys.

[cpclark]

you should just go with adc-20 if you want an a/d coming out of the v2

[Nick Culbreth]

i'd definately go the v2 > adc-20 route instead.  the adc-20 is very easy to use (once it is calibrated you don't need to do any adjusting) and can be found used for dirt cheap.

[cpclark]

yeah nick, yours was dialed in perfectly, i really like that combo, what mics do you use,  i forget if ive asked you that

[Nick Culbreth]

chris - i was running 481(3) > mp2 > adc-20 for awhile and really liked the combination but recently upgraded to a 140 > mme setup.  i think i've found a buyer for the adc-20 and i'm going back and forth about keeping / selling the mp2.  considering the market for them right now i think i'll hold onto mine for a bit and do some mp2 > mme vs. mme comparisons.

[cpclark]

if you ever decide to give up the mp2, let me know, im def. interested in a used one