This blind shootout focuses on four of our favorite large diaphragm tube mics, the Lauten Oceanus, CharterOak SA538B, Peluso P12, and the Miktek CV4. First we'll hear them on a small body guitar using a finger style technique, then we switch it up to showcase how they sound using a flat pick technique on a large body guitar. All four of these mics were run through our Vintech 573 preamps and Apogee Symphony converter. If you want to know which mic is which and/or want to get the full length high resolution files for yourself, send us a quick email at mics@soundpure.com. Additionall all four of these mics are available for SoundPure's unique Try-Before-You-Buy program, so if you would like to hear how one of these mics will sound in your studio with your gear, give us a call and we'd be happy to talk more with you. If you like what you hear, check out this gear at SoundPure.com or give us a call anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching

In this blind microphone shootout on female vocals we compare four of John Peluso's large diaphragm tube condenser mics: the P12, the 2247 SE, the P67, and the 22 251. These four mics are clones of the venerable C12, U47, U67 and 251 respectively, which are four of the most sought after microphones for vocal recordings and many other studio applications. First you'll hear the four mics solo'd and completely dry, then we'll bring them into a loose mix for some context. All four mics were run through our Phoenix DRS8 preamp modules and our Apogee Symphony converter. If you'd like to know which mic was which and get the full length hi-res audio performances to compare for yourself shoot us a quick email to mics(at)soundpure.com. Additionally all four of these mics are eligible for our Try-Before-You-Buy demo program, so if you'd like to experience one for yourself with your gear in your studio please give us a call and we'd be happy to send one out for you to demo. 

In this blind microphone shootout on male vocals we compare four of John Peluso's large diaphram tube condenser mics: the P12, the 2247 SE, the P67, and the 22 251. These four mics are clones of the venerable C12, U47, U67 and 251 respectively, which are four of the most sought after microphones for vocal recordings and many other studio applications. First you'll hear the four mics solo'd and completely dry, then we'll bring them into a loose mix with mandolin and drobro as well as some reverb from our Bricasti M7 for some context. All four mics were run through our Vintech 573 preamp moules and our Apogee Symphony converter. If you'd like to know which mic was which and get the full length hi-res audio performances to compare for yourself shoot us a quick email to mics(at)soundpure.com. Additionally all four of these mics are eligible for our Try-Before-You-Buy demo program, so if you'd like to experience one for yourself with your gear in your studio please give us a call and we'd be happy to send one out for you to demo.    We'd like to extend a huge thank you to George and Danny of the local roots rock band Jack The Radio! Definitely check them and their tunes out at www.JackTheRadio.com.   If you like what you hear, check this gear out at SoundPure.com or give us a call anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

The Pete’s Place Audio Electrodyne 501 is a two stage discrete transistor, transformer coupled 500 series preamp with active DI, using classic 1969 / 1970 design technology. The transformers are made by Electrodyne’s original manufacturer to exacting factory specifications. The active DI circuit presents an almost immeasurable load to sensitive musical instrument outputs allowing incredibly accurate capture of the instruments true tone. These Preamps are available for SoundPure’s Try-Before-You-Buy Program, so if you want to hear how they sound in your studio with your gear, shoot us an email at ProAudio@SoundPure.com or call us anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

The Maag Audio EQ2-500 is a no compromise one channel 2 band equalizer that provides unparalleled transparency and top end presence. EQ adjustments are obtained with minimal phase shift and detent controls allow for easy recallable settings. In this video, SoundPure Recording Engineer, Allen Palmer, demonstrates how to use the Maag EQ2 to master your full mix. This 2 band EQ is available for SoundPure’s exclusive Try-Before-You-Buy program, so if you want to hear how this gear sounds in your studio with your gear, shoot us an email at ProAudio@SoundPure.com. If you like what you hear, check out this gear at SoundPure.com, or call us anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

The DRS-8 developed by Phoenix Audio UK is an 8 channel, Neve influenced, preamp designed with Class A discrete technology with both the professional and home studio artists in mind. Modeled after Phoenix's other famous preamps, the DRS-1 and DRS-2, the DRS8 uses a transformer less, Class A, discrete mic input which gives you a "valve-like" sound. The Phoenix Audio DRS-8 is extremely versatile complimenting an array of instruments including acoustic guitars, electric guitar, percussion instruments, vocals, horns, and keyboards. The cost-per-channel is also unbeatable for a preamp of this quality. Please contact our experts, here at SoundPure, with any questions 919.682.5552 or 888-528-9703.

On May 21, 2009 The Beast joined Grammy nominee Nnenna Freelon for a charity event in support of the Durham Arts Council at Sound Pure Studios. Following an interactive recording demonstration, The Beast capped off the evening with a performance for the attendees in which they premiered two original songs, including this one entitled Catalyst. This footage captures the intimate live show, recorded in one take and mixed at Sound Pure. The mics included the Peluso 22 251 on 6-time Grammy nominee Freelon's Vocals, Peluso VTB on MC Pierce Freelon of the Beast's Voice, a pair of Peluso P12 Microphones on the Steinway piano, Peluso 2247SE on Acoustic Bass, and Peluso CEMC6 Mics as Drum Overheads.

The Vintech X73i (Neve 1073) Replica is compared side-by-side an original pair of Vintage Neve 1073's in a scientific mic preamp shootout at Sound Pure recording studios.  For the shootout, The Sound Pure Steinway Concert grand piano was recorded using a matched pair of Peluso P12 Tube microphones (Vintage Clones of the AKG C12 microphone) spaced across the piano's strings.  Each microphones' output was split, one to the Neve and one to the Vintech X73i.  Volume output at identical levels was tested by verifying virtually complete phase cancellation between the two signals when summed together (with one preamp set to phase reverse).  The Vintage clone Vintech X73i blew the minds of the engineers at Sound Pure studios, as the differences between the Vintech and the Neve were imperceptible.  After the listening, the Sound Pure engineers discuss their impressions of the sounds that they were hearing through the studio monitors in the Sound Pure control room.  Sound Pure is a proud seller of Vintech products, and can be reached to answer any questions about the mic pre shootout, or if you'd like the high res audio files for your own listening.  Sound Pure can be reached toll free at 888-528-9703.

Eastman Guitars Handmade AC720SB 3332 acoustic guitar, played by Ryan Cavanaugh in the Sound Pure Studios live room. Part of Eastman's line of historically accurate dreadnought style flattop/flat-back guitars, developed for today's most demanding folk, acoustic, country, and bluegrass musicians

Ryan Cavanaugh plays an Eastman Guitars AC715 3333 Acoustic Guitar in the Sound Pure Studios live room. This X-Braced guitar is finished off with abalone sound hole rosettes and position markers, gold plated hardware, and ebony headstock overlays.

Demo of one of Eastman Guitars' 710C all solid wood, handmade acoustic guitars. Great price for something of such expert construction. Ryan Cavanaugh demos it in the Sound Pure Studios live room. Recorded with: Peluso P12 Matched Pair Great River MP-2NV Lynx Aurora 16 AD Converter