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chessparov · 7th July 2004

Many times you see various pro's and amateurs posting something like "wait till you get an expensive pre like (fill in the blank), and that
SM57 (or whatever) will finally sound great.

Even with a M-Audio Duo, which has the same
pre as a DMP2, the different dynamic mics at home can sound "release level" with good placement/EQ IMHO.

So...

Do you guys think this concept has been overblown?

It seems to be more of a game of inches to me.

Thanks
Chris

7th July 2004	#1
chessparov Jr. Gear Slut 2nd class Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,893 Thread Starter	The dynamic microphone/"high end" mic pre MYTH? Many times you see various pro's and amateurs posting something like "wait till you get an expensive pre like (fill in the blank), and that SM57 (or whatever) will finally sound great. Even with a M-Audio Duo, which has the same pre as a DMP2, the different dynamic mics at home can sound "release level" with good placement/EQ IMHO. So... Do you guys think this concept has been overblown? It seems to be more of a game of inches to me. Thanks Chris