1010 LT or DMP3 and Audiophile 2496

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Member Since: Aug 08, 2008

I was going to buy the DMP3 and 2496 but i saw the 1010LT had a preamp for it's mic inputs. I don't need the phantom power as i'm using the SM 58 mic. So does anyone know what setup is better?
Here is the links for you to check it out.

M-Audio Delta 1010 LT PCI Digital Audio Computer Interface
www.guitarcenter.com/M-Au...344-i1154078.gc

Or

M-Audio DMP3 2-Channel Mic Pre/Direct Box
www.guitarcenter.com/M-Au...101-i1125983.gc

and

M-Audio Audiophile 2496 PCI Digital Audio Card
www.guitarcenter.com/M-Au...341-i1154070.gc


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producer
Member
Since: Dec 07, 2006

Aug 08, 2008 10:51 am

IMO:
The DMP3 is a nice little preamp, i use one fairly regularly and like it more and more. However the 1010LT is much more of an interface. Personally i would go with the 1010LT because it has 8 inputs (as opposed to only 2 on the audiophile). I cant speak on the usability of the 1010LT because i have never owned one, but I do have a pair of 1010's with the DMP3 that seems to work out nicely for what i use it for.

Administrator
Since: Apr 03, 2002

Aug 08, 2008 10:58 am

Personally, I haven't talked to many folks that like the 1010lt, everybody likes the 1010, but the LT has it's issues, if memory serves...

MASSIVE Mastering, LLC
Member
Since: Aug 05, 2008

Aug 08, 2008 11:59 am

If you're looking for preamp quality, the DMP3 smokes the pres in the 1010LT. It's not even a fair fight.

Ne'er ate 'er
Member
Since: Apr 05, 2006

Aug 08, 2008 12:25 pm

The 2496 rocks, but it requires an outboard mic preamp.

Administrator
Since: Apr 03, 2002

Aug 08, 2008 12:26 pm

Yep, the 2496 is a great card for a great price.

Prince CZAR-ming
Member
Since: Apr 08, 2004

Aug 08, 2008 12:28 pm

hmm, i used a 1010lt for quite a while, and it seemed to work quite well. I didn't use the preamps on it though, instead using a yama MG mixer for it's preamps, feeding into the 1010lt.

actually, it did have one major flaw, it didn't survive a house fire very well =).

To utilize the higher input count, you would still need more preamps to feed it, so you may be better with the DMP+AP. Keep your cost down, plus get a better preamp.

imho, ymmv, etc.


Member
Since: Aug 08, 2008

Aug 08, 2008 02:10 pm

Yea my problem is i don't have a lot of cash to spend. Thanks for the info it's what i needed to know to be able to make my choice and pick the DMP3 with the 2496

Thanks guys

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