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Originally Posted by nosebleedaudio  Yes the lower the load the lower the noise, not all mic pres react the same when comparing numbers, say going from a 150 to a 300 ohm load, I mean that one pre might have a 2db difference and another only one db difference, noticed this the other day comparing 2 pres for noise.
The way the specs are stated can make them look better than they really are.
The above specs on the DAV is a good example, it's not EIN spec. So you have to do a little math to get the EIN spec. The filter used also has a huge influence, a 20 to 20khz is common.
I came up with EIN -122db for the DAV.
A condenser mic has a far hotter level than a ribbon mic, so the same source/distance will produce a perceived LOWER noise.
The gain has to be the exact same when comparing noise, both at 60db for example. |
Greetings, Mike:
I neglected to mention that I've added a True P2 to my arsenal this year. I love it; totally quiet amp, and its noise spec is stated as -132 dB. The Millennia is rated at -133 dB. Giving the DAV the benefit of the doubt and saying its EIN is indeed -122 dB, that difference is not insignificant, and might explain (or prove) what I was hearing in mine.
I know the following has little to do with the issue at hand, but regarding one other difference between the DAV and the Millennia: the build quality between the DAV and the Millennia can't even be compared. The Millennia is the best-built piece of kit I've ever had.
Kind regards,
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