Mic Preamps and Surface-Mount Parts with Expat Audio March 14, 2013 14:15 2 Comments
In this month's DIY podcast, I talk to Dafydd Roche of Expat Audio about their new Eden Mic Preamp.
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Dafydd and I get into some good stuff about mic preamp and general audio design, including:
- The difference between surface mount (SMD/SMT) and through hole components in terms of sound and performance.
- Are SMDs good for audio? Should we audio folks resist industry's march toward all surface-mount parts?
- The concept of "parasitics" in audio electronics design and when their effects can be critical.
- Dafydd gives us a guided tour of the Eden circuit from the input to output jacks--a great way to get a grasp on the basics of mic preamp design.
Comments
Joshua Unitt on November 12, 2014 18:04
Great podcast! Was a nice way to spend my commute this morning :) Good info to know regarding SMDs and “parasitics”, and I’ve never heard such an in-depth (yet easy-to-grasp!) preamp walkthrough before! I’d love to get my hands on some Edens now.
Dafydd Roche on November 12, 2014 18:04
Joshua,
Thanks for the kind comments! I’m glad you feel “enthused” to buy some Edens! They have been made with a lot of tender loving care! :) — And tested to hell and back!
Peterson’s done a great job of editing my “ummms” and “ahhhhs” in the podcast. I sound much more articulate than I do in real life.
If you have any questions, you can PM me on groupdiy – username Rochey.
Cheers
DR.
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