The Peluso 22 251 is styled after one of the world's rarest and most coveted microphones. It captures the nuances of the vintage "251" sound. The 22 251 is paired with the Peluso MX-56 power supply. The dual sided capsule in the 22 251 enables the power supply to feature 9 polar patterns in an array from omni-directional to cardioid to figure eight. This mic is available for SoundPure's Try-Before-You-Buy Program, so if you want to hear how it sounds in your studio, shoot us an email at ProAudio@SoundPure.com, or call us 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!

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.

This video was created by Giulio Carnassi and cut all of vocals on his Peluso 22 251 microphone.  Entirely re-recorded from scratch, with the full choir, by Giulio Carmassi. Every instrument overdubbed, and the video shows 95% of the actual takes used in the recording. No autotune or similar used anywhere. All filmed with a cheap handy camera and all the lighting is done with regular house lamps. No crew or engineers, just me, a tripod and a bunch of mics. Hope you enjoy. It's a labor of love. And yes, i'm not Freddie Mercury, and i don't think i will ever be. But I've done this with a lot of respect for him and the rest of the band and i hope that other people that loved the original will have fun going through it.  All the vocals were cut with a Peluso 251 tube mic.

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.

The Sound Devices USBPre 2 is an outstanding two channel, portable mic pre that connects directly to computers via USB. The USB Pre 2 features clean mic pres, AD and DA converters, high quality audio playback of up to 192K 24 bit, a vast array of inputs and outputs including XLR, Line Level, RCA, Toslink, and SPDIF, as well as the ability to interface with many devices from iPads to CD-Burners. It is great for location recording, studio recording, and works well with a variety of software programs such as Pro Tools, Garageband, Sonar, Cubase, Logic, and even video editing programs like Final Cut Pro or Premiere. Thanks again to Kate McGarry (http://www.katemcgarry.com/). and Keith Ganz (http://www.keithganz.com/)for an amazing performance. For more information on this incredible, all-in-one device, contact the experts at Sound Pure today! 919.682.5552.

The Halfling Pinbridge Archtop Acoustic Guitar from luthier Tom Ribbecke offers the best of two worlds. The patented off-set arch provides both flat and archtop qualities producing a hard-hitting mid-range and huge bass responses. This guitar's off-set sound hole allows for an incredibly unique listening experience as a player. A Sitka Spruce top, Indian Rosewood back and sides with a Mahogany neck and Ebony fingerboard make up this exceptional guitar. Please contact Sound Pure today if you are interested in this extraordinary guitar from Tom Ribbecke.

The new USBPre 2 from Sound Devices is an exciting, 2 channel, all in one box that has a clear and clean microphone preamp, A/D and D/A converter, outstanding high-quality audio playback, the ability to record up to 192K 24 bit audio, driverless interfacing with any computer with a USB port, ability to interface with Pro Tools, iTunes, Final Cut Pro, Logic, Garage Band, and more. The USBPre 2 can function without a computer even, in standalone mode it can connect to a CD-Burner or an Alesis hard disk record for computerless, location recording. You can record two live channels, or multi-track and build a full mix by stacking tracks. The USBPre 2 has many inputs and outputs including balanced mic or line level on XLR, unbalanced consumer line-level on RCA, S/PDIF, coaxial (RCA), and optical Toslink. Thanks to Kate McGarry and Keith Ganz for an outstanding performance. If you like what heard, check out their sites! http://www.keithganz.com/ andhttp://www.katemcgarry.com/ Give us a call today to learn more about this fantastic USBPre 2 from Sound Devices. This box can do so many things! Learn more about it from the experts at Sound Pure!

The Avalon AD-2022 Stereo (2 channel) Microphone Preamplifier is a world-class solid-state microphone preamplifier that provides clean, in-your-face detail, and immaculate colorless precision along with some nice features such as impedance switching which will allow for alternate colors to be achieved. It is a serious mic preamp for the most discriminating engineers and home recordists on the planet, and assures that the sonic integrity of the original musical performance and any warmth and coloration from the microphones are preserved, and brought to the foreground of the mix. We love and use our Avalon 2022 religiously in the Sound Pure recording studios, and recommend you speak to one of our experts to discuss your next preamp or pro audio upgrade. We are available for you toll free at 888.528.9703.