Millennia HV-3C
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The HV-3C is a serious preamp, offering a level of transparency and detail that's hard to find. It's ideal for engineers and producers seeking a pristine, rock-solid foundation for tracking vocals, acoustic instruments, and stereo drum kits where accuracy and sonic purity are paramount. It’s a workhorse for demanding professional environments.
Product Description
- Millennia HV-3C
- 2-Channel Solid State Microphone Preamp
- High end microphone preamplifier
- Complete balanced signal processing
- 23 dB input & 32 dB output headroom
- Gold plated contacts for sockets and switches
- Stereometer tolerance max 0.04 db
- Optional: BRUEL & KJÆR (DPA) + 130V Mic inputs
- Optional: "DC Inputs" ideal for ribbon microphones
- 19" Rack format 1U
PROS
- • Exceptional transient response; captures subtle details brilliantly
- • Millennia’s Class A circuitry delivers a remarkably clean, musical tone
- • Stereo matching within 0.04 dB ensures pristine imaging and phase coherence
- • Robust, fully discrete design feels incredibly solid and well-built
CONS
- • Premium-priced, a significant investment for most home studios
- • Limited flexibility for unusual microphone configurations without options
- • 1U rack height can be restrictive in some studio setups
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Key Features
Channels
2
Preamp Type
Class A Solid State
Gain Range
23 dB input / 32 dB output
Phantom Power
48V
Connections
Balanced XLR inputs/outputs, TRS insert points
Weight
8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The HV-3C isn't aiming for the colored, vintage vibe of Neve or API. It's more about revealing the true character of the microphone – it's cleaner and more neutral, a different sonic philosophy.
While the standard preamp is generally safe for ribbons, the optional inDC input provides even greater headroom and eliminates potential for distortion with very low-output ribbons.
Absolutely. That level of precision is critical for stereo imaging and ensures that the left and right channels are perfectly balanced, especially for critical applications like orchestral recording.
