The CharterOak MPA-1 is an incredibly versatile stereo microphone preamp boasting the same "musical" quality the entire line is known for. With it's dual gain structure featuring both clean input and more saturated output gain control, the MPA-1's tone ranges from a very clean and detailed sound to a rounder, warmer transformer-based tone. Given it's tonal flexibility and practical feature set, including -10db pads and both high and low-pass filters, the MPA-1 is an excellent choice for both home and professional studios recording anything from vocals, to drums, to electric and acoustic guitars, and beyond. The MPA-1 is also available for Sound Pure's exclusive free try-before-you-buy demo program. Give us a call or shoot us an email for more info on how you can hear the MPA-1 for yourself in your studio with your gear. If you have any questions about the CharterOak MPA-1 or any of the additional pieces of gear used in this video don't hesitate to get a hold of any of us here at Sound Pure. Thanks for watching! 919-682-5552

CharterOak Acoustics are known for their innovative, modern, and incredibly musical recording pieces with tremendous versatility. Here we've combined a CharterOak SA538 with their MPA-1 Stereo Preamp to achieve an incredibly rich and smooth vocal sound that compliments this R&B-esque performance beautifully. The SA538 is a multi-pattern tube mic with a fantastic balance of tube warmth, 3-dimensionality, and a cleaner modern sound - making it an excellent vocal or workhorse tube microphone for both home and pro studios. The MPA-1 Stereo Preamp is an incredibly musical solidstate preamp featuring a clean input gain and a more saturated transformer balanced output gain, providing a huge range of tonal possibilities. We ran our MPA-1 through our Lynx Aurora Converter, and then finished off the track with some traditional vocal reverb from our Bricasti M7 System. Huge thanks to our vocal talent Beau Buttons for this great original performance! Follow him on twitter at: www.twitter.com/beaudeas. Additionally the SA538 and the MPA-1 are eligible for Sound Pure's exclusive free demo program - if you'd like to hear one of these pieces for yourself in your studio give us a call for more information. If you have any questions about the SA538, MPA-1, or would like to talk more about vocal/instrument recording in general, don't hesitate to get in touch with any of the recording experts at Sound Pure! 919-682-5552

At AES 2011 we looked at CharterOak's MPA-1 microphone preamp - a solid-state, dual channel mic preamp that exhibits high audio quality. The MPA1 has transformerless input circuitry and transformer balanced output. With the input and output gain controls you can carefully control the signal from ultra clean and transparent to pleasant coloration added by the MPA-1's output stage and Cinemag output transformer. Please contact our audio gear specialists here at SoundPure with all of your questions! 919.682.5552

Robinson Earle demonstrates the bright and rich Boucher AAAA Adirondack 000 "Indian Goose" Acoustic Guitar.  The combination of 12 frets to a standard body lets you have it all in a beautiful instrument with an Adirondack top and rosewood back and sides.   Gear: Peluso P84 Solid State SDC Mic CharterOak MPA-1 Stereo Mic Preamp Apogee Symphony 16 Converter   Have any questions?  Want to try this model for yourself?  Call us at (919) 682-5552 or send us an email at acoustics@soundpure.com.

Robinson Earle plays the guitar for which Dana Bourgeois himself tuned the top in Sound Pure studios. The richness and fullness of this guitar's tone are unsurpassable.    Gear: Bourgeois D Vintage Ltd. Edition #4 of 15 Brazilian Rosewood Peluso P84 Solid State SDC Mic CharterOak MPA-1 Stereo Mic Preamp Apogee Symphony 16 Converter   Have any questions?  Want to try this model for yourself?  Call us at (919) 682-5552 or send us an email at acoustics@soundpure.com.

Robinson Earle demonstrates a Goodall Traditional Orchestra Model in this expert recording from the SoundPure Studios live room.    Gear:  Goodall TROM6248 OM Acoustic Guitar Peluso P84 Solid State SDC Mic  CharterOak MPA-1 Stereo Mic Preamp  Apogee Symphony 16 Converter.   Have any questions?  Want to try this model for yourself?  Call us at (919) 682-5552 or send us an email at acoustics@soundpure.com.

Robinson Earle demonstrates the Boucher Adirondack/Bubinga Jumbo 12 String Acoustic Guitar.  The Bubinga, also known as African Rosewood, allows for a rich but well balanced sound making it a great choice for a 12-string.   Gear: Peluso P84 Solid State SDC Mic Charteroak MPA-1 Stereo Mic Preamp Apogee Symphony 16 Converter   Have any questions?  Want to try this model for yourself?  Call us at (919) 682-5552 or send us an email at acoustics@soundpure.com.

Robinson Earle demonstrates the Collings OM1Mh Mahogany Acoustic guitar. Popular with fingerstyle guitar soloists, this 14-fret model is versatile and compact.    Gear: Peluso P84 Solid State SDC Mic Charter Oak MPA-1 Stereo Mic Preamp Apogee Symphony 16 Converter   Have any questions? Want to try this model for yourself? Call us at (919) 682-5552 or send us an email at acoustics@soundpure.com.

Doug Wessling of the Sound Pure Pro Audio Team talks about the more general differences between FET, or Field Effect Transistor, mics and tube microphones. For this comparison we chose two exceptional large diaphragm mics from Lauten Audio, the Atlantis FET mic and the Oceanus tube mic. While they each have their own unique tone and vibe, both mic examples do a fantastic job showcasing the broader tonal characteristics associated with each microphone topology. First you'll hear both mics completely dry and unprocessed on our guest vocalist Beau Buttons (twitter: @beaudeas), then we'll do one more pass through with some typical vocal compression using the Purple MC77, EQ using the A Designs Hammer, and reverb from our Bricasti M7 Reverb System. In general, FET condenser mics like the Atlantis are going to provide a very accurate, detailed depiction of the sound source. Tube mics generally showcase more roundness, body, and warmth imparted into the signal, resulting in some of the detail to be smoothed out. Additionally tube mics tend to add extra depth and dimensionality to the recorded source. If you're having difficulty hearing the differences, feel free to email us at mics[at]soundpure.com for the full length hi-res audio files to compare for yourself. Both the Lauten Atlantis and Oceanus mics are available for Sound Pure's free try-before-you-buy demo program. If you'd like to set up a trial period to hear one of these incredible mics for yourself, would like to talk more about FET vs Tube mics, or just microphones in general, feel free to shoot us an email or give us a call at anytime. Thanks for watching!

Watch Eddie Berman, SoundPure's Electric Guitar Expert, demonstrate this Tuttle Jr. Deluxe. The Jr. Deluxe is a handcrafted boutique guitar with a smooth feel, easy handling, and full, resonant tone.Gear List,Tuttle Junior DeluxeSuhr Badger 18 Amp Head with Suhr Badger 1x12 CabShure KSM313 Dual Voice Ribbon MicCharterOak E700 Condenser MicCharterOak MPA-1 Stereo Mic PreampLynx Aurora 16 ConverterIf you have any questions, or are interested in coming in to see this model, feel free to contact us at 919.682.5552 or visit us at SoundPure.com.

Eddie Berman showcases this amazing sounding guitar. It has a beautiful trans finish, it is very light weight (weighing just under 6 lbs!), and it has an great sounding tone. What more could you ask for in an electric guitar? Have any questions or want to talk guitars? Visit our website SoundPure.com or give us a call at 919-682-5552!

SoundPure Acoustic Guitar Expert, Robinson Earle, demos this beautiful Santa Cruz VJ Vintage Jumbo. The VJ's Sitka Spruce top is braced and voiced for volume and the body is built with premium Mahogany for clarity of tone. The balance favors the bass to the degree found in the originals.The Vintage Jumbo is the ideal Blues guitar, inspired by the classic round-shouldered dreadnoughts of the 1940′s. If you like what you hear, check out this guitar at SoundPure.com or give us a call anytime at 919-682-5552.