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M-Audio DMP3 Dual Mic Pre and Direct Box

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. 63 People rated this product:

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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 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: .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. zZounds is an authorized dealer of M-Audio products.

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Sound: A very transparent, true sound.Definetly a strong upgrade from my behringer mixer pres. The full range of the source and microphone tonality running through can now be represented in my mixes.True, this is not a 2000 dollar preamp, but honestly it is a very good way of getting your sound, without coloration, and at a good level, into your DAW.Works great as a Bass DI as well. Feature: It has everything I needed in a basic 2 channel preamp. The meters are a nice feature. Ease of Use: Pretty straightfoward and easy to understand.If you've ever used a PA mixer, this is a no-brainer. Quality: Seems to be made pretty well other than the gain knobs on the front. They were already off when the unit arrived at my house.They seem a little finnicky. Other than that, no complaints. Value: Very good value. For the clean tone it provides, and good looks, its a great value.

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zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us. "A great quality very clear sounding professional sounding mic preamp that is less than 200 bucks."

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. 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. Ease of Use: Very easy to use. Low learning curve. 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. Manufacturer Support: N/A. I have no idea what the support is like because I've not used it. The Wow Factor: It's a pretty professional looking little piece of gear. 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.

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

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