Infinitely grateful for you making these videos. I don't think I could have done this at all without them, especially not first try! I've done plenty of guitar pedals but this is another level. THANK YOU!
Thank you so much for the kind words Adam. Comments like this mean a lot, and are why i make these videos in the first place. Truly, thank you. Did you build anything besides the MP573? Theyre my favourite preamp in my gear at the moment. How are you finding it?
@@diyrecordingstudio It's my only build so far, but comparing it to my API 512 preamp, it sounds SO good! Extremely pleased with it. There's a very likely chance I'll do the EQ and some others in the future! Thanks again
How fun is building these kits!?! I have made the Sound Skulptor CP4500 compressor and the TS500 Saturators. Would love to see a shootout video between all your different DIY preamps. Great channel!
Thanks Isaac. I will definitely have a shootout video coming really soon. Doing something scientific and accurate to compare all of these pres is actually really challenging, I have to admit. I defnitely want that sound skultpor buss compressor at some stage. How did you like TS500's? They seem really cool.
@@diyrecordingstudio Hey Mitch. Totally understand about the mission of doing an accurate comparision. Your videos are so well produced, I can tell they take some serious effort to put together. I have just finished my builds so will be testing them out this week when Im back in the studio. I'll let you know how I go. Cheers
Thanks for the kind words! I'm sure your units are going to sound great. They will for sure sound great on the dub style stuff you're doing, especially those TS500s. So keen to hear what you think of them!
Hey Mitch, great video series! I have also built a few MP573s, and I found that it is actually easier to solder the DI board connector as a very last step, exactly like you did. If you assemble the DI board with the connector already soldered to it, it can be tricky to get its angle correctly without bending it when you try to plug it into its socket. At least your method doesn’t put any stress on the connector. Looking forward to more videos like this!
Ha! That's amazing to hear, now I don't feel so bad about doing it that way. Thanks for the lovely comment and positive feedback. I definitely have more preamp and DIY Builds on the way and a heap of other cool stuff too.
My first build of this preamp is done. happy i made it without major fuckups but my DMM is cheap garbage , i can't seem to do these tests correctly. I'm kinda scared to attach it to the rack and turn it on. don't know what to do now.
Pl sorry to hear you’re having an issue Chris. You should definitely get a better dmm if possible. However a simple one should do the trick. If you want to msg me directly hit me up on instagram @diyrecordingstudio or email me at mitch@thediyrecordingstudio.com and I’ll see what I can do to help you
@@diyrecordingstudio Thanks Mitch! I’m not in a urge at the time. I took not of you email and will write you when the time comes. I’m just getting into the 500 series. Cheers!
Awesome series! Thanks for taking the time to do this. Any plans for something similar with the EQ? I would like to (specifically) see the calibration process.
Thanks Andrew! I'll be doing build and testing videos for all the stuff I've built recently including the EQ573 from sound Skulptor and the MP566 preamp. I also have one to do on the CAPI VP28's i built recently as well. What is it specifically you want to know about calibration? There honestly wasn't much to it regarding the EQ.
I didn't see anywhere in my technical documents an instruction for R54, R53, D8 or R56 (among several others)... Do you recommend I solder those on regardless or are those left over for a reason that I'm not aware of. Thanks for these videos, they are super helpful!!
Hi Jeff, if you still need help, maybe shoot me an email with some pictures of your current board and I’ll check the build pdf. You may be on a slightly newer version of this build. Mitch@thediyrecordingstudio.com
Awesome videos mate! Thanks for making these. Just wondering what type of solder you use for these sort of projects and how hot you run your soldering iron?
Thank you. I just use typical leaded solder. 60% tin 40% lead. I use a $90 soldering iron with a fine tip and I got all that from from jaycar which is great if you're from Australia. Any kind of electrical store has this stuff though. Solder temp is 340-350 degrees Celsius or 662 Fahrenheit
What do you think about the DIYRE CP5? Build Process and Quality of the preamp? I'm a newby and I'd love to build something like the CP5 but not sure of my soldering skills...
Hi Jake. If you're new to soldering i think something like that is a really good start. Simple and not too expensive. You could also look at building a mic from micparts.com or a di or reamp box to start with. With preamps i think these designs are pretty complicated but well worth the time and effort.
@@diyrecordingstudio How would you rate the CP5 as a stand alone preamp? Thanks a bunch for the advice and the link. Can you reccomend any other good sites that do diy kits?
@@jakedunn8997 i haven't honestly tried anything from diyre yet so i cant say what those preamps sound like. They look like good products though. Currently i have built products from soundskulptor.com , capigear.com , micparts.com and bumblebeeproaudio.com and i would vouch for anything either of them put together. I think component wise you're going to pay more for something from CAPI or sound skulptor, but you are also getting very sophisticated replications of real vintage preamps for about 1 third of the price if you build it yourself. It all depends on how confident you feel on building them.
Hey there. Just at Jaycar and electronics store here in Australia. Not sure where you're situated, but you will be able to find them at any electronics store for sure.
@@diyrecordingstudio - Thank you! Great videos. Recently bought a AML1073, ready to assemble as soon as my soldering gun gets here. These videos will help immensely! I appreciate your contributions to the DIY community! Subscribed. 💪🏾
Hey, thanks for making this video! I was just wondering what model/brand third hand you were using as a lot of models on amazon seem to get called out on shoddy build quality, and I don't know which one to buy anymore at this point. Also wondering if that's a specific kind of tape you're using to attach components to the board ? Thanks!
Hi Simon. Not a problem. Thank you for the comment. I'm just using regular electrical tape here. It leaves less residue on the board. The third hand is a really cheap one. I don't use it anymore and I've started just not using one at all at the moment until I find a better one.
@@diyrecordingstudio Did it just break down on you then? Seemed at least somewhat serviceable in your videos when you were using it :) Thanks for the quick reply by the way!
@@simons9764 not a problem. No it still works, but even with tape around them, the alligator clips scratched the pcb a couple of times, and once exposing a couple of traces that I had to then fix. It was a simple fix with a coating pen but still something I want to avoid. It's still good to use in certain applications. I'll put the link below. www.jaycar.com.au/holder-pcb-with-led-magnifier-and-soldering-iron-stand/p/TH1987?gclid=Cj0KCQiA_qD_BRDiARIsANjZ2LAasGXQndcmTKChEV76Scn-s0nzChoWWx3oONaL_--sGRqxZvRNdGgaAmHzEALw_wcB
Awesome series, thank you so much for the detailed videos. Are you planning on building the EQ573 for this as well, since it can act as an insert between the input and output stages? Also, how's the noise floor when driving something like the SM7B? Personally, I'd love to hear a comparison with this, the CAPI pres, and that super cool MP566 Tube pre.
Thanks James! I have built one of the EQ573's already and they sound very good. When I build the second one I have, I'll be doing a video on it for sure. The SM7B sounds great through the MP573, especially when you flip the impedence switch to 300ohms it give some extra body to the mic. Very nice and no need for any cloud lifters. Plenty of clean gain. I have the MP566 tube pre and a pair of CAPI VP28s I've built (and have videos coming soon on). What would you want to hear a shoot out of in particular? Any particular instruments or mics?
@@diyrecordingstudio At least just for me, voice is the biggest thing. But I know of course people would be super into drums/bass/acoustic-guitar, etc. I've been looking into building 500 series stuff for a while, and it's cool to see more videos on it. As far as mics go, hearing that SM7B is informative because it's such a hard mic to drive. I'm actually using an RPQ 500 to drive mine because I was tired of not having enough gain (even though it's made for ribbon mics, it works great with the SM7B). But there's a HUGE world out there of options of course.
@@monkeyplusplus The AEA RPQ 500 is a great idea. It essentially uses JFET transistors like you'd find in a cloud lifter or mic booster for ribbon mics, on top of what you'd find in a standard mic preamp. What works for ribbons is often true for the SM7b so a good choice. I'll definitely have some upcoming videos showing my pre's using the SM7b soon. But I can tell you the MP566 tube pre paired with the SM7b is one of my favourite combos right now. Very nice.
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Infinitely grateful for you making these videos. I don't think I could have done this at all without them, especially not first try! I've done plenty of guitar pedals but this is another level. THANK YOU!
Thank you so much for the kind words Adam. Comments like this mean a lot, and are why i make these videos in the first place. Truly, thank you.
Did you build anything besides the MP573? Theyre my favourite preamp in my gear at the moment. How are you finding it?
@@diyrecordingstudio It's my only build so far, but comparing it to my API 512 preamp, it sounds SO good! Extremely pleased with it. There's a very likely chance I'll do the EQ and some others in the future! Thanks again
thanx for sharing very informative
Thank you and thanks for stopping by!
How fun is building these kits!?! I have made the Sound Skulptor CP4500 compressor and the TS500 Saturators. Would love to see a shootout video between all your different DIY preamps. Great channel!
Thanks Isaac. I will definitely have a shootout video coming really soon. Doing something scientific and accurate to compare all of these pres is actually really challenging, I have to admit. I defnitely want that sound skultpor buss compressor at some stage. How did you like TS500's? They seem really cool.
@@diyrecordingstudio Hey Mitch. Totally understand about the mission of doing an accurate comparision. Your videos are so well produced, I can tell they take some serious effort to put together. I have just finished my builds so will be testing them out this week when Im back in the studio. I'll let you know how I go. Cheers
Thanks for the kind words! I'm sure your units are going to sound great. They will for sure sound great on the dub style stuff you're doing, especially those TS500s. So keen to hear what you think of them!
Hey Mitch, great video series! I have also built a few MP573s, and I found that it is actually easier to solder the DI board connector as a very last step, exactly like you did. If you assemble the DI board with the connector already soldered to it, it can be tricky to get its angle correctly without bending it when you try to plug it into its socket. At least your method doesn’t put any stress on the connector. Looking forward to more videos like this!
Ha! That's amazing to hear, now I don't feel so bad about doing it that way.
Thanks for the lovely comment and positive feedback. I definitely have more preamp and DIY Builds on the way and a heap of other cool stuff too.
Danke für den Tip pop_polizei :)
Liking the 573 more than the 566 for voice.
Try a Cloudlifter after the SM7.
My first build of this preamp is done. happy i made it without major fuckups but my DMM is cheap garbage , i can't seem to do these tests correctly. I'm kinda scared to attach it to the rack and turn it on. don't know what to do now.
Pl sorry to hear you’re having an issue Chris. You should definitely get a better dmm if possible. However a simple one should do the trick.
If you want to msg me directly hit me up on instagram @diyrecordingstudio or email me at mitch@thediyrecordingstudio.com and I’ll see what I can do to help you
Oh man.... that looks very very hard. Cheers!
Not the easiest thing in the world to build but not impossible. Well worth it if you can solder.
Great channel BTW.
@@diyrecordingstudio Thank you! Just have an idea... if you would have to build the pre for someone, how much would you charge?
Hit me up with an email at mitch@thediyrecordingstudio.com and I'll give you a quote!
@@diyrecordingstudio Thanks Mitch! I’m not in a urge at the time. I took not of you email and will write you when the time comes. I’m just getting into the 500 series. Cheers!
@@diyrecordingstudio Btw, will you sound that 1073?
congrats on hitting 200 subs. feels good doesn't it?
Haha yeah thanks man. Long way still to go, to get to that 1000 subs.
@@diyrecordingstudio keep it up man we will both get there.
Awesome series! Thanks for taking the time to do this. Any plans for something similar with the EQ? I would like to (specifically) see the calibration process.
Thanks Andrew! I'll be doing build and testing videos for all the stuff I've built recently including the EQ573 from sound Skulptor and the MP566 preamp. I also have one to do on the CAPI VP28's i built recently as well.
What is it specifically you want to know about calibration? There honestly wasn't much to it regarding the EQ.
I didn't see anywhere in my technical documents an instruction for R54, R53, D8 or R56 (among several others)... Do you recommend I solder those on regardless or are those left over for a reason that I'm not aware of. Thanks for these videos, they are super helpful!!
Hi Jeff, if you still need help, maybe shoot me an email with some pictures of your current board and I’ll check the build pdf. You may be on a slightly newer version of this build.
Mitch@thediyrecordingstudio.com
Awesome videos mate! Thanks for making these. Just wondering what type of solder you use for these sort of projects and how hot you run your soldering iron?
Thank you. I just use typical leaded solder. 60% tin 40% lead. I use a $90 soldering iron with a fine tip and I got all that from from jaycar which is great if you're from Australia. Any kind of electrical store has this stuff though.
Solder temp is 340-350 degrees Celsius or 662 Fahrenheit
What do you think about the DIYRE CP5? Build Process and Quality of the preamp? I'm a newby and I'd love to build something like the CP5 but not sure of my soldering skills...
Hi Jake. If you're new to soldering i think something like that is a really good start. Simple and not too expensive. You could also look at building a mic from micparts.com or a di or reamp box to start with.
With preamps i think these designs are pretty complicated but well worth the time and effort.
@@diyrecordingstudio How would you rate the CP5 as a stand alone preamp? Thanks a bunch for the advice and the link. Can you reccomend any other good sites that do diy kits?
@@jakedunn8997 i haven't honestly tried anything from diyre yet so i cant say what those preamps sound like. They look like good products though.
Currently i have built products from soundskulptor.com , capigear.com , micparts.com and bumblebeeproaudio.com and i would vouch for anything either of them put together.
I think component wise you're going to pay more for something from CAPI or sound skulptor, but you are also getting very sophisticated replications of real vintage preamps for about 1 third of the price if you build it yourself. It all depends on how confident you feel on building them.
@@diyrecordingstudio thanks dude. I bought myself a CP5 today. Let's see how It goes!
@@diyrecordingstudio Have you ever tried to design a pcb board for a preamp?
Where'd you get the rotating stand with two arms that holds the PCB?
Hey there. Just at Jaycar and electronics store here in Australia. Not sure where you're situated, but you will be able to find them at any electronics store for sure.
@@diyrecordingstudio - Thank you! Great videos. Recently bought a AML1073, ready to assemble as soon as my soldering gun gets here. These videos will help immensely! I appreciate your contributions to the DIY community! Subscribed. 💪🏾
@@aisharpproductions1351 no probs. Thanks for the sub.
Hey, thanks for making this video! I was just wondering what model/brand third hand you were using as a lot of models on amazon seem to get called out on shoddy build quality, and I don't know which one to buy anymore at this point. Also wondering if that's a specific kind of tape you're using to attach components to the board ? Thanks!
Hi Simon. Not a problem. Thank you for the comment.
I'm just using regular electrical tape here. It leaves less residue on the board.
The third hand is a really cheap one. I don't use it anymore and I've started just not using one at all at the moment until I find a better one.
@@diyrecordingstudio Did it just break down on you then? Seemed at least somewhat serviceable in your videos when you were using it :) Thanks for the quick reply by the way!
@@simons9764 not a problem.
No it still works, but even with tape around them, the alligator clips scratched the pcb a couple of times, and once exposing a couple of traces that I had to then fix. It was a simple fix with a coating pen but still something I want to avoid.
It's still good to use in certain applications. I'll put the link below.
www.jaycar.com.au/holder-pcb-with-led-magnifier-and-soldering-iron-stand/p/TH1987?gclid=Cj0KCQiA_qD_BRDiARIsANjZ2LAasGXQndcmTKChEV76Scn-s0nzChoWWx3oONaL_--sGRqxZvRNdGgaAmHzEALw_wcB
@@diyrecordingstudio Oh ok, that does sound undesirable. Guess I'll hold off on a purchase myself just yet then :)
Did you ever do samples?
Coming up in the very next video!
Awesome series, thank you so much for the detailed videos. Are you planning on building the EQ573 for this as well, since it can act as an insert between the input and output stages? Also, how's the noise floor when driving something like the SM7B? Personally, I'd love to hear a comparison with this, the CAPI pres, and that super cool MP566 Tube pre.
Thanks James! I have built one of the EQ573's already and they sound very good. When I build the second one I have, I'll be doing a video on it for sure.
The SM7B sounds great through the MP573, especially when you flip the impedence switch to 300ohms it give some extra body to the mic. Very nice and no need for any cloud lifters. Plenty of clean gain.
I have the MP566 tube pre and a pair of CAPI VP28s I've built (and have videos coming soon on). What would you want to hear a shoot out of in particular? Any particular instruments or mics?
@@diyrecordingstudio At least just for me, voice is the biggest thing. But I know of course people would be super into drums/bass/acoustic-guitar, etc. I've been looking into building 500 series stuff for a while, and it's cool to see more videos on it. As far as mics go, hearing that SM7B is informative because it's such a hard mic to drive. I'm actually using an RPQ 500 to drive mine because I was tired of not having enough gain (even though it's made for ribbon mics, it works great with the SM7B). But there's a HUGE world out there of options of course.
@@monkeyplusplus The AEA RPQ 500 is a great idea. It essentially uses JFET transistors like you'd find in a cloud lifter or mic booster for ribbon mics, on top of what you'd find in a standard mic preamp. What works for ribbons is often true for the SM7b so a good choice.
I'll definitely have some upcoming videos showing my pre's using the SM7b soon. But I can tell you the MP566 tube pre paired with the SM7b is one of my favourite combos right now. Very nice.
How can I connect a XLR?
There are XLR connectors for inputs and outputs on the back of the 500 series rack.