Owner's manual
The Technical Stuff
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from a slight bark to total grunge. Set the Blend control all the way to TRANS for that overloaded console
effect, or all the way to TUBE to emulate the grittiness and bite of an overdriven guitar amp... or anywhere
in-between for a custom guitar sound perfectly crafted to the context of the song.
Electric bass players may want to set the Blend control so that the solid-state amp is slightly favored (try a
10 o’clock position to start), allowing you to take advantage of the precision of the transimpedance preamp
stage, combined with just a touch of tube warmth. For acoustic bass, try dialing in just a touch more tube
preamp.
Acoustic Guitar
The 710 is also a powerful tool for the recording of acoustic guitar. Try pairing it with a small-diaphragm
omnidirectional mic and then set the Blend to about the 2 o’clock position (thus slightly favoring the tube
preamp) for a sound that is both pristine and warm.
Horns and Reeds
The incredible detail provided by the 710’s solid-state transimpedance preamp make it a perfect match for
horn and reed instruments. Dial in just a touch of the tube preamp (set the Blend control to approximately
9 o’clock) to add a touch of tube warmth, and you’ve got a sound that will work in just about any musical
context.
Drums
The huge range of sonic possibilities offered by the 710 make it an invaluable companion for any kind of
drum miking. The excellent transient response of its solid-state transimpedance preamp serves to enhance
overhead and ambient mics picking up the crispness of cymbals, while the roundness of its tube preamp
adds fullness to snare and tom mics. Again, the best solution is usually a blend of the two, depending
upon the specific mics being used and the mic positioning. Be sure also to experiment with the 710 phase
control whenever multiple mics are being used!
Improving the Sound of Your Microphone
Incredible but true: in some cases, the 710 can make an inexpensive microphone sound like an expensive
one. Even an inexpensive stage dynamic microphone can come to life when routed through one or both 710
preamps, adding richness and airiness to the sound without adding undesirable graininess or coloration.
Live Applications
Although the 710 was designed primarily for use in recording, it can also serve as a powerful addition to a
live sound rig, especially in FOH (Front Of House) applications. Because its tube preamp section is based
on vintage guitar amp design, it can even be used as an onstage preamp; just plug your instrument
directly into its Hi-Z input and then route the 710 output to a power amp and/or FOH console input.
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