M-Audio DMP3 Dual Mic Pre and Direct Box

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The M-Audio DMP3 is a dual microphone preamp and direct box that features both XLR and 1/4 inch inputs to accommodate any type of audio signal.

Any professional recording engineer will tell you that quality microphone/instrument preamps are just as important as the microphones themselves. Unfortunately, the preamps found in most affordable mixers don't do justice to the rest of your gear and most high-quality preamps cost more than your computer. That's why M-Audio made the affordable new DMP3.

Why a DMP3

The DMP3 isn't just any 2-channel microphone/instrument preamp. M-Audio's design team embarked on a mission to combine years of experience with the finest components in order to bring you an impressive blend of high quality and affordable price. Whether you use it live or in the studio, the DMP3 is one of those pieces of gear destined to be integral in defining your sound.

An astounding frequency response of 20Hz to 100kHz makes the DMP3 ideal for today's 96k recording work and the perfect companion for the M-Audio Delta line of PCI audio interface cards. High and low gain controls accommodate a wide range of microphone and instrument levels, offering up to a substantial 66dB of gain. And the classic VU meters are just one indication of the soul you'll find in the DMP3's sound.

Applications:

- Optimizing signal level
- Recording with soundcards
- Direct recording of instruments

Features

- 2-channel preamp with XLR microphone inputs and 1/4 in. instrument inputs accommodates any type of audio signal
- Balanced outputs on TRS jacks deliver hum-free professional audio
- Low harmonic distortion (THD + N:… read more .002% @ 1kHz) for ultra-clean sound
- Exceptional dynamic range to capture all the nuances of your music
- 20Hz to 100kHz frequency response (+0/-1dB) ideal for 96k digital recording
- High and low gain range controls offer up to 66dB of gain
- Clip LED for visual feedback of detrimental levels
- Low-cut filters remove unwanted rumble and hum
- Phantom power to accommodate all types of microphones
- Phase reverse switch on each channel insures optimal recordings

All of these great DMP3 features are brought to you by M-Audio, one of the most trusted companies in audio technology today. In fact, the DMP3 is based on the same DMP2 technology that won Pro Audio Review's highest rating. Welcome to the M-Audio DMP3 professional sound quality made affordable. read less

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 401-658-5765
User Manual

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (56 ratings)
Submitted January 18, 2005 by a customer from msn.com

"Step up to Pro-Quality with very litte $$$ outlay!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Sound
I picked up this very affordable dual mic pre based on reviews from this site. I was not dissappointed! I had used MAudio's Firewire series and enjoyed the clean quality of the channel 1&2 built in mike pre's. I was totally surprised when I experienced an even warmer and yet still transparent sound on live recordings using a 2nd Rode NT4 at a further distance to capture room ambience, and routing the outputs of the DMP3 into channels 3&4 of my firewire 810. I hardly had to turn the gain (without boost) beyond the 11 O'Clock position, and I was getting even more input and luxurious sound than from Channels 1&2 which were at the 3 O'Clock position. All the artists I record as well as myself really like this thing! Although I could upgrade to the MAudio Octane (8 mike pre's which I hear are even better than the DMP3), its compact size ensures I will always have a use for the DMP3, especially for field recordings, and for use with portable DAT equipment as well.
Features
The VU meters on my machine hardly move, but I monitor from other equipment, anyway.
Quality
Sounds Damn good!
Value
Would give it an 11, if possible.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't needed it.

Musical Background:

Recording Engineer, Composer, Conductor, Ensemble Singer

Musical Style:

A capella, Classical, Acoustic Live Recordings
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