sE Electronics DM1 Dynamite Preamplifier

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DM1 Dynamite Preamplifier

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The DM1 DYNAMITE is an ultra-slim active inline preamp that fits seamlessly between your mic and mic pre, providing a massive +28dB of clean, transparent gain for all your passive microphones. The DM1 is the perfect way to boost the signal from a passive mic, reduce the likelihood of interference, and provide significantly improved level to your preamp all without adding noise or colouration. Its output impendence is also the lowest in its class, allowing it to drive long cable runs while reducing susceptibility to RF interference, buzz and hum.

With a sophisticated class-A design and high-grade FETs, the DM1 has vastly lower output impedance and nearly half the noise of anything else on the market. Additionally, the gain it provides is always a consistent 28dB regardless of the connected load, thanks to its dedicated buffer amplifier.

Specifications

Frequency Range: 10 Hz - 120,000 Hz (-0.3 dB)
Gain: 28 dB (load 1kOhms)
Max output level (0.5% THD): 8.3 dBV (2.6 V)
Output noise level: 9 μV (JIS-A)
Powering: 48 Volts according toIEC 61938
Electrical impedance: 135 Ohms
Recommended load impedance: > 1k Ohms
Current consumption: 3.0 mA
Connectivity: 3-pin male/female XLR connector
Dimensions: Diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in.) Length: 95.5 mm (3.76 in.)
Weight: 80 g (2.82 oz.)

*Not suitable for phantom-powered microphones (condenser microphones, active ribbon microphones)

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The best preamp in class 2 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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I tried multiple preamps, and this one is the best with the SM57 compared to: 1. sE DM2 T.N.T. - has shielding issues, probably due to an additional PCB with knobs. It can "catch" analog signals from a nearby coaxial cable, like a TV cable. By placing DM2 T.N.T. nearby, you can hear actual TV channels. 2. CloudLifter CL1 has MUCH less gain, even though there's only a 3dB difference on paper. Using Apollo Solo with a Neve 1073 Unison plugin, I had Apollo's preamp set to -45dB with DM1 and to -70dB on Cloudlifter to achieve the same signal level. This is a 25dB difference in the real test! Additionally, it's $65 more expensive and requires an additional XLR cable. 3. Radial McBoost is better than anything above. It has a similar gain to DM1 (slightly less) and is adjustable to your setup without any shielding issues. However, it is twice as expensive and requires an additional XLR cable. If you only have one mic like the SM57 or SM7B, just get the DM1.
Posted by Artem on May 31, 2023
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Pricey but high quality 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Waterloo, Ontario
It may cost more than your Shure SM58 but it solved my problem as advertised by boosting vocal signal by 20 dB without adding any noise! Note: it needs Phantom power, which may cost you more for another piece of gear in your mic chain - wish they designed it to incorporate batteries for the Phantom power to make this device more portable.
Posted by anonymous on Dec 19, 2021
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A real BLAST! 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Québec, Quebec
Love it! Just ordered a second one! Makes all my dynamic mics sounds better with less noise! Would totally recommend! Plus, I love the packaging haha Thank L&M!
Posted by Maxime on Dec 18, 2019
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