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Paul Garafola

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  1. This is FANTASTIC! THANK YOU for sharing this.
  2. What a fantastic post, Corey. (I didn't know Eric personally - just a few comments on mics here and there, here on Jeff's site.) Those tidbits were wonderful to read. THANK YOU for sharing all that with us.
  3. Hi Dermot, Yes - this problem was sorted out. I didn't want to force it, so I sent it back to DPA as a defective thread. They fixed it and now the MMP-A seats perfectly on the 4017 (and the 4018 before I sold it). No issues at all now. Have a great day, Paul, NYC
  4. Are they ANY issues at all??? The dial settings still work perfectly? Thanks.
  5. Hi Roderick, Yeah, I cleared and cleaned the threads on the MMP-A and still no progress. I would try the lubricant, but I really think the primary and only issue is a faulty thread. So you've had this exact issue and the lubricant actually worked - and the capsule then attached easily?? (Yeah, if there's not a solid solution that people have succeeded with, then I'll just send it back for a warranty replacement. But obviously, I'd like to not have to do that.) Thanks for your reply. - Paul -
  6. My 4018 cap screws on easily & perfectly to my MMP-B and MMP-C pre-amps - and here's where it's giving me resistance on the MMP-A. (see photos) In this moment, I do not want to take the chance on giving it more force, in order for it to seat as it should. I don't want to make the problem worse. If you've had this occur, is it an actual problem - or will it seat perfectly if I continue turning it past the resistance? Did yours? If you'd had this exact situation occur, what was the solution? Thanks for your help. - Paul
  7. Thank you, Dejan. I appreciate you taking the time to do that. 🍻
  8. THANK YOU, Dejan, for your quick reply. Ooooh, that's good to know. In my case here, I'm cable only. So that would be a non-issue for me. Looking forward to hearing your samples, preferably with some low cut on the mixer if you can. Maybe 100Hz?
  9. Have you ever used the MMP-A preamp with the 4018 cap? 1. Do you have any samples to share, compared with the B or C? 2. If not, what was or is your opinion/impression of the A. The reason I'm asking and what has peaked my curiosity is that there are no dialogue audio samples online anywhere, yet I'm reading about how the MMP-A is "superior" to the others. Hhmmm....while that may be just an opinion of some reviewers, it still intrigues me. Hopefully, I'll be able to get one in my hands soon to try it myself. But in the meantime, any feedback about your direct experience with the MMP-A would be so greatly appreciated. Thanks everyone!
  10. Hhmm.. Interesting. KC, do you still have those tests? Would you be willing to share?
  11. Hey Bernie. The MixAssist is what I'm using on the Sound Devices MixPre3 mixer. It's like Duggan's Automix. When using multiple mics, it attenuates the mics not being used. Yes, the wider pattern of the MK4 captures slightly more environmental noise than the MK41 in my small studio here in NYC. (I tape actors' auditions for Films & TV) I've been using the MK41 capsule on the actors; and as the reader I use a DPA 4060 at a lower volume. I've been using these with Sound Devices' MixAssist activated (since it was first released.) It all works perfectly. Then, the MK4 got on my radar recently and I was very curious about that one, since the actors often move about a bit and I thought the wider pattern would be a great. However, when I tried the MK4, the little bit of extra noise the mic was capturing wound up being an issue : Every time the actor spoke, the background noise was very apparent. Every time I spoke, it the background noise was more quiet. It was very noticeable with the MK4, whereas it was barely noticeable with the MK41. NOW....if I was recording doc or corporate interviews on a more regular basis, I would definitely keep that MK4 on hand. The sound is absolutely b e a u t i f u l . It's just that for my specific purposes right now, it would be sitting in the drawer 95% of the time.
  12. Wow. Thanks, Trey! Beautiful and natural. It sounded great. I just bought an MK4 (using with a CMC 1 + Cut 1) and have done a bunch of dialogue tests in my small home studio + a few film audition sessions with it. Here's my assessment, based only on my personal needs. When I was testing it solo, it sounds absolutely AMAZING. But... the improvement of sound (over my MK41, in my opinion) isn't worth the additional noise floor when using MixAssist with my 4060 lav that has to be lower than the actors' Schoeps mic. I was aware of the different polar patterns between the MK4 and MK41, but I didn't anticipate at all that the noise floor difference would be a deal-breaker for me in this particular situation. Unfortunately it is. I'll be returning the MK4 and sticking with my MK41. THANK YOU ALL for your valuable input. I really appreciate it.
  13. Oh for sure it did. I'm considering the MK4 for the same reasons. I mostly tape actors' auditions for film and tv they're often moving around bit and I thought the MK4's slighter wider pattern may be a good option for me. Your footage really helped me. It sounds fantastic. So, thanks again.
  14. That would be amazing, Trey. If you could hold it or boom from above about 12"-14", that would mimic how I typically place my mic for stationary booming on a C-stand (for actors' film auditions + interviews, etc.) I use a CMC1 with a Cut-1 and an MK41 and LOVE this set-up. But I've still very curious about the MK4, which I haven't tried (obviously). 🙂
  15. Does anyone have any dialogue audio samples that I can hear... of a Schoeps CMC1 or CMC6 with an MK4 (not a 41)? (Preferably at 12"-14" from subject) If you do have anything to share, do you remember if you were using a Cut-1 or Cut-60 or using a low cut on the mixer? Thanks, in advance. Much appreciated. Paul
  16. Dan, so those Anker candy bars have the power specs the Mix Pre series need???
  17. No. They're not too different, in my opinion. I think they'll mix well together in post. I'll try to describe what I heard in my own tests here in my studio. I LOVED the CMC6+MK41. I had ZERO problems. ZERO complaints. So when the CMC1 was released, I was simply curious if there was ANY difference in the sound, despite Schoeps' claim that they were the "same audio quality". The plan was to return it if it sounded AS GOOD or WORSE than the CMC6. Well....the CMC1 was so clear and crisp...and also the S's sounded cleaner and the K's sounded cleaner. It's as if the voice is even more 'real' than before...with no filtering. It's so hard to explain. But my ears heard it immediately and I knew right there and then that I was keeping the CMC1. (My friend who also has trained ears, heard it immediately, too.) But again, are they too different that they won't match two booms? I'd say no. BUT...if you listen carefully, you'll definitely hear the difference.
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