M-Audio DMP3 Dual Mic Pre and Direct Box

20Hz to 100kHz. VU meters.

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35 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 5 out of 10

7 People wrote reviews

* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

"A great quality very clear sounding professional sounding mic preamp that is less than 200 bucks."

Feature:
Its pretty basic but it has the needed features for using condenser mikes (phantom power is the important one). And its very very quiet. Also it has a low cut, which can cut out low frequencies, but its better just to get rid of the source of them.

Quality:
I haven't used it a lot, but so far I'm able to get more clarity in my recordings, so that on multitrack recordings the individual tracks can be more distinctly heard. Without clarity, sound separation becomes more difficult in my opinion.

Value:
Seems to be good value for the money.

Desirability:
It's a pretty professional looking little piece of gear.

Sound:
This has the clarity that becomes more critical when you have more than 2 or three tracks of instruments in the recording mix, especially when you add bass. Without a more precisely clear sound picture, things start to get muddy. This preamp is able to keep things clear enough. My VTB1 is ok, but from what I can tell so far, this DMP3 is one's a good bit better. Its giving me a more in focus sound picture.

Ease of Use:
Very easy to use. Low learning curve.

Support:
N/A. I have no idea what the support is like because I've not used it.

Overall:
Sounds real nice and works real nice. So far I've just recorded synth, bass guitar and classical guitar on it, but those are sounding real nice. All the tracks are clearer than my Studio Projects VTB1, but especially the bass tracks seem to be coming through in the mix with more pristine sound definition. The VTB1 is a decent preamp, but this DMP3 is better. You'll probably pay a more for the DMP3, but its worth it if you need more clarity.

Submitted: 12/17/2006

Style of Music: Classical, Flamenco, Latin, New Age, Folk, Rock

* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
its got the low frequency cut, high lo gain boost, phantom power, phase reversal two mic inputs the little peak meter ends up not really helping at all though

Quality:
seems pretty well made im more worried about dropping it or stepping on it rather than it breaking down

Value:
from what i hear its a ten and i agree

Desirability:
i could use another one i guess

Sound:
i havent used any other preamps but for the money you pay this is supposed to be a 10 for the under 200 bucks category it sounds pretty clean to me

Ease of Use:
just plug it in

Support:
havent dealt with support

Overall:
it does the job. gets your mic pumped up with phantom power with very low noise distortion and retains the original feel and sound pretty well. it doesnt add to much of its own tone like with some other mic preamps

Submitted: 7/5/2006

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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 geará 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 workÖand 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: .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 DMP3Öprofessional sound quality made affordable.
Two channel mic preamp/direct box, great for computer recording! XLR and 1/4" inputs, balanced TRS outs. Frequency response from 20 Hz to 100 kHz great for 96k digital recording. Includes phantom power, low cut filters, and per-channel phase switching.
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