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"In the studio I used a Demeter VTMP-2B valve pre-amp which gives me a resonant, warm tone that is like the cohesive glue.

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Demeter: VTMP-2B Tube Preamp | Tape Op Magazine | Longform candid interviews with music producers and audio engineers covering mixing, mastering, recording and music production.

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The Demeter VTMP-2B Tube Preamp is a time-tested classic that delivers exceptional sound quality, offering clear tones and depth that rival high-end counterparts. Despite its underwhelming build with plastic knobs and thin-metal front, its enduring design has proven reliable over decades, still in use by many today. While not flashy, it excels in audio performance, making it a worthy addition to any studio setup. Don't let its modest appearance fool you; this preamp is a hidden gem that enhances microphone details remarkably well.

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Sting

Singer, Guitarist

Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes

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Used for vocals on Brand New Day, All This Time and more. It is mentioned by recording engineer Simon Osborne in this transcribed October 1, 1999 Audio Media interview on Sting's official website.

When it comes to recording Sting's vocals, Simon has a standard way of operating, too: "I always go straight to tape rather than through the desk. I use AMS Neve 31105s and a Demiter [sic] valve mic amp, which I've used for a long while. I've also got all the usual stuff like Urei 1176s and such. I'll start with a general setting, so a 4:1 ratio, not too fast, with a quick release as a guide. His voice obviously changes depending on the key and dynamic of the tune, so it's important to have an initial set-up that can be tweaked as necessary. In terms of mics, we normally use the Sony C800G, it just works well with Sting's voice."

This is restated by Osborne in this December 1, 2002 Mix interview about , also transcribed on Sting's official website.

"For Sting's vocals, we use a Sony valve mic - the C-800G - the one with the little radiator [Peltier cooling device] fitted on the back. It looks a little daft, but it works. I have some Shep preamps - the Neve copies - which are great on drums. I have a Summit and a couple Demeter valve preamps I use on vocals and bass. Most of the other sounds go through the Shep Neve copies which sound good. The design might be 25 or 30 years old, but the sound is state of the art."

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John Myung

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Dream Theater

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"The main component live is a Demeter HPB1 Bass Preamp,

Ty Tabor

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King's X

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Recently I got something from Demeter called a VTMP-2b, which is a really classic tube microphone preamp. John Myung purchased two of those, one for me and one for him, just for working on the new Jelly Jam album. And they don't make them anymore, so he had two of them specially made for us. So, I've got a brand new one of those and it sounds amazing!