Preamp Shootout on Acoustic Guitar - Neve 1073, API 512c, Sytek MPX-4A, Universal Audio Solo 610

This video is of a Microphone Preamp shootout recorded at Island Studios, tested on an acoustic guitar and using a Beyerdynamic MC930 small diaphragm condenser microphone.
The test is not to display a perfect microphone position, but rather to display the differences which can be achieved using different preamps. I've had a lot of people ask me about the importance of preamps and how crucial they are to a good recording. I believe preamps are every bit as important as microphone, if not more important. A variety of different sonic qualities can be achieved through one microphone with the use of different preamps, and as a result it is important to choose the correct preamp for the job.
I tried to keep the guitar in the same position relative to the microphone throughout the shootout so that no tonal changes are due to mic placement differences, but rather just as a result of the preamp choice.
The 5 preamps used were:
Neve 1073
API 512c
Sytek MPX-4A
Sytek MPX-4A with Burr Brown Opp Amp
Universal Audio Solo 610
High quality audio files of the shootout can be found on our website at:
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