The Sebatron VMP-series Tube microphone preamps are used to track acoustic guitars in a recording studio with a variety of microphones including Earthworks, Mojave, and Telefunken Microphones. While we use the Sebatron VMP4000e preamp, it utilized the identical tube pre circuitry as in the 2000e and 2000e VU mic preamps. Each preamp's impressive warmth is attainable without a loss in detail typical of most preamps. Additionally the preamp features some excellent EQ functionality, and the creative ability to drive the unit in different ways to move from transparent more subtle tube coloration to much greater saturation and color (by engaging the pad circuit which exists prior to the tube gain stage). We use and love the Sebatron mic preamps in the Sound Pure recording studios, and are glad to talk to you about all of our experiences. We can be reached toll free 888.528.9703, or international 919.682.5552.

Learn about the microphone and preamp combinations for this jazz trio recording as Audio Engineer Jason Richmond discusses the pro audio gear used to record the Brady Spotted Gum drum kit for this guitar, organ, and drum trio. In this video, head engineer Jason Richmond briefly describes the idea behind mic'ing a full kit with 10 microphones, and multiple different preamps, as well as their positioning and placement. Learn about the specs, listen to sound clips, watch other videos, and more for each piece of gear used during this session on SoundPure's website - soundpure.com. To learn even more about the gear used in this session, or if you have any questions concerning the techniques used, don't hesitate to call the recording engineers here at Sound Pure Studios. 919.682.5552. or 888.528.9703.

This gorgeous traditional Brazilian Rosewood Goodall OM is simply a guitar that is as fine as they come. The incredible tonal balance, ease of playing, and harmonic interest and capability make this guitar one that dreams are made of! It was recorded with a pair of Earthworks SR40 Cardioid Microphones into a Sebatron VMP 4000e Tube Mic Preamp. According to Goodall, When we string up an OM it's hard to distinguish from the Traditional Dreadnought" despite its body shape which is a bit smaller and easier to hold, still has that classic sound. This truly breathtaking instrument is available for purchase from the Sound Pure Guitar Boutique. The Sound Pure Guitar experts and recording experts are always available to help you make your next upgrade in your guitar collection, or in your recording gear lineup. They can be reached toll free at 888-528-9703.

Mike Franks does it again - amazing new MJ Franks Brazilian Rosewood Legacy Dreadnought featuring an incredible piece of the increasingly rare Brazilian Rosewood, and beautiful German Spruce Top. We can't seem to get enough of these guitars here, as Mike Franks, a single-man operation, builds each of these with such extreme attention to detail, love, and care. The sound and beauty of these instruments speak for themselves, hats off to Mike for his continued world-class quality. If you'd like to discuss this incredible instrument inspired from the finest Vintage Martin Acoustic Guitars, or any custom possibilities, please do not hesitate to contact the guitar experts here at Sound Pure- we can be reached toll free 888-528-9703.

http://www.soundpure.com/p/earthworks...The Earthworks PM40 Piano Mic system is the easiest way to achieve a world class piano recording whether or not the piano lid is up or down. Whether you are recording a Yamaha C7, or a Steinway Grand Piano, or any other grand piano, it will provide you the sound and tone of the instrument that you put in front of it with dazzling accuracy. It has incredible detail, and exhibits no proximity effect, even when positioned directly over the strings, regardless of the positioning of the lid. You can have outstanding isolation from other instruments with the lid down, even in live concert piano performance, but the Earthworks PianoMic system can also deliver audiophile quality piano recordings in studios, with the lid up. Because of the neutral and natural sound of these microphones they also take wonderfully well to any kind of preamp coloration, EQ, compression, or Reverb that you want to throw at it. Call us at Sound Pure to order yours today, or discuss how it works, 888-528-9703.

The impressive Mojave MA201 FET records some impressive acoustic guitar. It has a full, rich, and balanced character that shined through on both a clean Millennia mic preamp, as well as a more colored tube preamp from Sebatron. The MA-201 from Mojave Audio doesn't have the harshness associated with many of the large diaphragm mics currently being built, and proves here to provide detail, without that brassy top end, and instead has a full, rich and well-balanced character. Sound Pure carries the full line of Mojave microphones in addition to owning and using them in our own high end professional recording studios, so please don't hesitate to send us any question that you might have about them.

The Mojave Audio MA101 FET Condenser Microphone track some impressive acoustic guitar tones in the Sound Pure Recording Studios. These little microphone from Mojave audio have the capsules from their tube microphone series, and the electronics from the 201 FET, making it an impressive "best of both worlds" hybrid microphone design. It has a nice punchy sound to it, which makes it a great choice for acoustic guitars, particularly when you want them to cut through the mix. It also has a lot of headroom (140dB in fact) once you engage the 15dB internal pad, which is easily accessible. It is quite a value given that it includes a nice case, mount, and two capsules (both omni and cardioid). We were impressed with the results, even when running it through a tube preamp. Please give us a call to discuss your next microphone upgrade, we are here for you at Sound Pure, and can be reached toll free 888-528-9703.

The Earthworks QTC40 Omni Microphones (formerly the QTC1) record Acoustic Guitars in a state-of-the-art recording studios. The matched pair of microphones, from Earthworks QTC (quite time coherent) microphones series of omni-directional mics produce dazzling results on acoustic guitars do to their inherent low noise, amazing accuracy and detail, and true-omni pattern. Even when placed close to the instrument in a spaced A-B omni setup, the microphones remain true, and capture all of the harmonic detail and presence. They were used with the Earthworks 1024 zero distortion mic preamp as well as the Sebatron 4000e tube mic preamp. The entire Earthworks range of microphones is available from Sound Pure, an authorized Earthworks dealer, always available to answer any of your questions, or help with your next upgrade- call us toll free at 888.528.9703.

This lovely 2007 Taylor 410ce (cutaway with electronics) was taken in on trade-in, and is in great condition, available for purchase from the Sound Pure Guitar Boutique. It was recorded in an untreated room, with a pair of the new Mojave MA-101 FET pencil microphones through a Sebatron 4000e Tube Microphone Preamp. Sound Pure experts are immediately available to answer any questions that you have about recording gear, this very gently used guitar, or any of the other fine instruments available from the guitar boutique. Give us a call anytime, toll free at 888-528-9703.

This beautiful Huss and Dalton MJC (Medium Jumbo Cutaway) Acoustic Guitar features a gorgeous Adirondack Spruce Top Along with Indian Rosewood Back and Sides. This exceptional lightly used acoustic guitar is available for sale from the Sound Pure guitar boutique, and was recorded using a spaced pair of Mojave MA-201 Large Diaphragm Solid-State Condenser microphones through a Sebatron 4000e Vacuum Tube microphone preamp, in the Sound Pure Recording Studios. All the gear in the video is available for purchase through Sound Pure, the ultimate source for boutique guitars, amps, and recording equipment. The Sound Pure team is always available to answer your questions, and can be reached toll free at 888-528-9703.

This acoustic guitar demo of the McPherson 4.0xp with a Port Orford Cedar top and Madagascar Rosewood back and sides- it sounds a beautiful as it looks, and John Garris rips through some great licks on the instrument, while also demo'ing it's fantastic tonal qualities, and sustain. The instrument was expertly recorded in stereo using a single pair of Earthworks QTC40 Omnidirectional microphones into a Sebatron 4000e tube mic preamp. Like the rest of the McPherson line, it features the signature offset sound hole, as well as the legendary McPherson bracing that makes these instruments so special. The Sound Pure sales team is available at all times to answer any questions you have about this McPherson, the other McPherson guitars that we have available, the rest of the collection of boutique guitars and amps, or the recording techniques that we used here at Sound Pure to achieve these results. We can be reached toll free at 888-528-9703.