DAV BG1 or Sound Devices MP1?

vitreouswindows · 10th June 2008

Which pre for acoustic guitar and voice (simultaneously)? Experiences? I had a Millennia TD-1 and it was a bit too 'diamond-edged' for me.

Beyersound · 10th June 2008

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Originally Posted by vitreouswindows

Which pre for acoustic guitar and voice (simultaneously)? Experiences? I had a Millennia TD-1 and it was a bit too 'diamond-edged' for me.

I would go with the DAV, The MP-1 is a fine pre, but very clinical sounding (it is also only one channel). The 2ch Sound Devices unit is a top rated measurement mic pre! The DAV is definitely more musical and rich sounding.

Plush · 10th June 2008

Absolutely no contest.

The DAV electronics Broadhurst Gardens No. 1 will introduce you to hit making machinery.

Decca heritage, Decca sound.

sonare · 13th June 2008

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Originally Posted by Beyersound

If it sounds good it is good!

Duke Ellington said this-- so you might want to give credit where credit is due.

Rich

Beyersound · 14th June 2008

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Originally Posted by sonare

Duke Ellington said this-- so you might want to give credit where credit is due.

Rich

A lot of people said this, it is a truism. Don't know if Sir Duke was the first, otherwise I would credit him! Thanks

andy_simpson · 20th June 2008

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Originally Posted by Plush

Absolutely no contest.

The DAV electronics Broadhurst Gardens No. 1 will introduce you to hit making machinery.

Decca heritage, Decca sound.

I have a BG1 in my workshop for testing and an orchestra session next week where I will test this proposition directly!

Report & clips to follow.

Andy

vitreouswindows · 20th June 2008

That will be helpful - let me know what you discover.

Also, anyone tried the True Systems pre?

andy_simpson · 25th June 2008

I spent the last two days with the orchestra, trying out the BG1.

Plush - you are not kidding, this is a really incredible mic-amp.

Andy

bcgood · 27th June 2008

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Originally Posted by Plush

Absolutely no contest.

The DAV electronics Broadhurst Gardens No. 1 will introduce you to hit making machinery.

Decca heritage, Decca sound.

I'm really interested in getting one of these.

10th June 2008	#1
vitreouswindows Gear maniac Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 240 Thread Starter	DAV BG1 or Sound Devices MP1? Which pre for acoustic guitar and voice (simultaneously)? Experiences? I had a Millennia TD-1 and it was a bit too 'diamond-edged' for me.

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Plush Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2003 Location: EARS/Chicago Posts: 4,274 2 Reviews written	Absolutely no contest. The DAV electronics Broadhurst Gardens No. 1 will introduce you to hit making machinery. Decca heritage, Decca sound. __________________ Atelier HudSonic, Chicago EARS-Chicago (Engineering And Recording Society) visit me at https://public.me.com/hudsonic1 to hear recordings and ephemera

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