After using this preamp for a year it’s been nothing but amazing. Super clean sounds that allows you to add controlled distortion fx. Some preamps do sound better for hip hop though. I’ve been running a C414 through it and it is insane how crystal clear it is. 10/10
@@Christian_svedin i have a U67 reissue do u think it would work well with this Preamp I currently got an API channel strip but it doesn’t sound great tbh
@@Christian_svedin what high end preamps neve style would you recommend? I like the gap premier versions, is the premier line considered high end? Or more mid range?
@@stanc2288 in terms of sound I'd say GAP is High-end. It would probably be in GAPS advantage if they just prices their products higher since the price seem to make ppl suspicious haha! They use the best components same as the rest of the high-end brands that cost x3-4 as much but don't look as impressive as the big 19" .
@@Christian_svedin thanks for the response. I'm a newbie so I have absolutely no idea. Good to know they're on the high end. Sure hope GAP keeps the pricing low. At least until I buy one 😂
(4:45sec) This is precisely why I chose multiple channels of Neve 8801ADC'S. The the penultimate higher ground that gives to both vintage and modern microphones. But the Neumann is lovely too and agree that it is the top end that is often desirable and none of that bloaty low mid information. It has an enormous feature set too. I think for classical instruments and for trained voices who know how to use a microphone it is a worthy option to uncompromising engineers. Currently there are incentives when buying you get a free ND20 headphone, which brings the per channel price down to a competitive price point, where even less than fit for professional purpose mass produced brands are trying it on.
Yeah, I'm quite conflicted when it comes to Neves bloated lowmids. Great wording! That's exactly how i feel haha! A preamp shouldn't get in the way and the clean and open toppend of the Neumann here is really beautiful.! Thanks for watching ✌️
Man every demo I’ve heard with the V402 just sounds great. It makes everything sound so big! Honestly it’s one of the only preamps I don’t need to do double listens for to hear the difference. How would you feel this compares to the classic Avalon?
It would be very interesting to hear a comparison between some really high end preamp and a super affordable one like the ART Tube MP preamp. Just to hear what you get for the money. I think the ART Tube MP is around 100$. It used to be 50$ but i guess inflation go up. I have one. I think its great, quite vibey and thick sounding.
I'm going to try the new Gaproject preamp in a week or so. I'll compare it to the Premier version too! I wouldn't mind trying something low-end either if I have a chance! Cheers
I haven't tried that many actually. I do like my GAPs. A bit cleaner then my vintage which is quite nice most of the time. See if I can do a deep dive at one point and try out a bunch of Neve pres!
I think Neumanns philosophy for the last 30 years has been about clean signal paths and atleast here I think it sounds great without. But I do like preamps with options so wouldn't mind a trafo if it could be inserted into the path as long as you could bypass it
Hey! I only demoed the V402 but I always tend to prefer cleaner pres when I prefer them against a Neve style pre. Download the raw files and compare them, that will atleast give you a reference point.
With some processing, I ended up liking the Neve more. Sounded "like a record" faster. But I doubt that the DPA will sound similar to your vintage Neve :D
After using this preamp for a year it’s been nothing but amazing. Super clean sounds that allows you to add controlled distortion fx. Some preamps do sound better for hip hop though. I’ve been running a C414 through it and it is insane how crystal clear it is. 10/10
I really like the V402 on your voice with this particular mic. Sounds fresher and less clouded and really has a unique space within the mix.
Yeah it definitely worked very well with the Neumann m269 😊👌
@@Christian_svedin i have a U67 reissue do u think it would work well with this Preamp I currently got an API channel strip but it doesn’t sound great tbh
@@fashionlife5348 oh cool, what do you dislike with the APi?
@@Christian_svedin it sounds thin it doesn’t sound full or rounded its more in the middle type of sound not much bass per say
@@fashionlife5348 ok, I haven't really compared an API pre to say Neve. I've used them allot but sounds like a good idea for a future episode 🙂✌️
Man, the differences are VERY subtle, in all honesty. Crazy how much you have to spend in the audio world to get like 5-10% difference!
Yeah the microphone impact the sound allot more then the preamp despite internetz 🙈 You'd be good with pretty much any high-end preamp ✌️
@@Christian_svedin what high end preamps neve style would you recommend?
I like the gap premier versions, is the premier line considered high end? Or more mid range?
@@stanc2288 in terms of sound I'd say GAP is High-end. It would probably be in GAPS advantage if they just prices their products higher since the price seem to make ppl suspicious haha! They use the best components same as the rest of the high-end brands that cost x3-4 as much but don't look as impressive as the big 19" .
@@Christian_svedin thanks for the response. I'm a newbie so I have absolutely no idea. Good to know they're on the high end.
Sure hope GAP keeps the pricing low. At least until I buy one 😂
(4:45sec) This is precisely why I chose multiple channels of Neve 8801ADC'S. The the penultimate higher ground that gives to both vintage and modern microphones. But the Neumann is lovely too and agree that it is the top end that is often desirable and none of that bloaty low mid information. It has an enormous feature set too. I think for classical instruments and for trained voices who know how to use a microphone it is a worthy option to uncompromising engineers. Currently there are incentives when buying you get a free ND20 headphone, which brings the per channel price down to a competitive price point, where even less than fit for professional purpose mass produced brands are trying it on.
Yeah, I'm quite conflicted when it comes to Neves bloated lowmids. Great wording! That's exactly how i feel haha! A preamp shouldn't get in the way and the clean and open toppend of the Neumann here is really beautiful.! Thanks for watching ✌️
The v402 is cleaner. The Neve sound is a bit muffled by comparison.
Man every demo I’ve heard with the V402 just sounds great. It makes everything sound so big! Honestly it’s one of the only preamps I don’t need to do double listens for to hear the difference. How would you feel this compares to the classic Avalon?
Maybe it’s just me but I kinda like the aesthetics of Neumann designs. Very German utilitarian and clean looking. Sounds fantastic as well!
Yeah sure! Looks clean and nice and I also enjoyed the sound!
@@Christian_svedin Did you end up keeping it?
@@audiofreq just a loaner! I did like it though and wouldn't mind owning one 😁✌️
@@Christian_svedin Ah ok, well thank you for taking the time to make this video.
It would be very interesting to hear a comparison between some really high end preamp and a super affordable one like the ART Tube MP preamp. Just to hear what you get for the money. I think the ART Tube MP is around 100$. It used to be 50$ but i guess inflation go up. I have one. I think its great, quite vibey and thick sounding.
I'm going to try the new Gaproject preamp in a week or so. I'll compare it to the Premier version too! I wouldn't mind trying something low-end either if I have a chance! Cheers
Just got one
I like it because Neumann feels warm.
I love the test song. What's the title?
Thanks! I do like the Neumann too! Just something I wrote for this episode 😊
Thanks ! Favorite 1073 clone ?
I haven't tried that many actually. I do like my GAPs. A bit cleaner then my vintage which is quite nice most of the time. See if I can do a deep dive at one point and try out a bunch of Neve pres!
Wish they do a version with haufe transformers.
I think Neumanns philosophy for the last 30 years has been about clean signal paths and atleast here I think it sounds great without. But I do like preamps with options so wouldn't mind a trafo if it could be inserted into the path as long as you could bypass it
Neve feels a bit fuller, rounder.
Yeah, but also muddier. Give and takes 🤣✌️
How’s this one holding up for you? Can’t decide between the Neve DPA and the V402. @Christian_svedin
Hey! I only demoed the V402 but I always tend to prefer cleaner pres when I prefer them against a Neve style pre. Download the raw files and compare them, that will atleast give you a reference point.
@@Christian_svedin Thanks man :)
With some processing, I ended up liking the Neve more. Sounded "like a record" faster. But I doubt that the DPA will sound similar to your vintage Neve :D
@@maximboe the vintage ones sound more colored to my experience. Sometimes that's nice sometimes I prefer my GAP73dlx clones.