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NathanEldred · 16th November 2003

I'd use the API's on the overheads, they are going to give you more character than the DVC. Listen for clipping on the API's, they can overload easily at times though especially with a hot microphone output. I'd use an inline pad before I used the pad on the preamp itself first if necessary.

16th November 2003	#7
NathanEldred Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2002 Location: West Coast Central Florida Posts: 7,242	I'd use the API's on the overheads, they are going to give you more character than the DVC. Listen for clipping on the API's, they can overload easily at times though especially with a hot microphone output. I'd use an inline pad before I used the pad on the preamp itself first if necessary. __________________ Nathan Eldred Visit Atlas Pro Audio