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
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.
Quote from: Belexes on April 16, 2008, 10:40:46 AM
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).
Quote from: rocknrolljourney on April 16, 2008, 10:35:33 AM
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.
Quote from: Belexes on April 16, 2008, 10:40:46 AM
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...
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...
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..
Quote from: Sunday Driver on April 16, 2008, 10:36:48 PM
Quote from: Belexes on April 16, 2008, 10:40:46 AM
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.
Quote from: rocknrolljourney on April 16, 2008, 11:51:57 PM
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.
...of which there are quite a few. :)
Quote from: Church-Audio on April 17, 2008, 08:13:49 AM
Quote from: rocknrolljourney on April 16, 2008, 11:51:57 PM
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