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Increase bandwidth and slew rate, lower total harmonic distortion. Everything Jim does at Audio Upgrades and recommends is an attempt to make things as transparent as possible. That's something I really appreciate. I have a C414B-ULS that he's modified that is my favorite vocal, bass, and electric guitar microphone. And I've used all the standards (U47, U67, U87, C12, ELUX 251, C800G on vocals/Royer R-121, Coles 4038, AEA R84 on guitar/FET47 on bass) and it beats them all for me. I primarily record bluegrass, and the instruments the players play are often some of the best in the world, and I don't want anything messing with what's coming off the instrument.
I also have an Aphex 651, which along with a GML is one of the most transparent compressors I've ever used. The Aphex cost me $100 on eBay, the upgrade was $140, so total it cost me $240. That's 20 time less than a GML, but the GML isn't 20 times better.
If you payed for the shipping, Jim Williams will modified a DBX 160XT for you. His website is audioupgrades.com and it has a price list. If there is something you want modified that isn't listed, just ask him.
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