All user reviews for the Mindprint TRIO

Everything has been said in prior reviews. But it should be noted that it was (because it is no longer manufactured) a single machine that has not been replaced by Mindprint, and there is nothing similar on the market today. Too bad.

UTILIZATION

Nothing to report, the operation and instructions are clear, everything works as expected.
The worrying thing is that the unit itself gets very hot, and that over time the switch DAW monitoring has become erratic and it generates a breath (rather crachottis) in the left channel which lost to the passage level. So I no longer use part of the monitoring device. The line input is sometimes some weird stuff too, like feeble level and hop of a sudden (after 1 min roughly) normal, as if something is free it and after it works nickel ... Curious, but you get used to.

SOUND QUALITY

The preamp (which is a strip actually) I think is very good for a machine of this price, I was using before the preamp in my rack ... Digi002 That day and night! No discussion is so obvious. Its compressor "one knob" did a good job with finesse. And not to mention the DI / Instrument which is just really good if not extraordinary, frankly better than DI Avalon very very expensive, is to say! Indeed, one senses immediately affiliation with the Mindprint Envoice (especially the Mk I, Mk II is because the less I think) which I think is by far simply the best preamp in its price range!

OVERALL OPINION

Purchased in England here almost 3 years in a shop where he had served in demo, so for a price level with the daisies. But concerns (see above) were quick to make themselves known (roughly 1 year after purchase). A pity because this machine very comprehensive and practice is unique, having said that I still still part preamp that works well, and € 120, it is frankly no price to pay for results.

Strip, XLR and jack (line and instrument)
transistor pre amp, class A
cut down, three bands eq
compressor
A / D and D / A 24-bit, 44.1, 88.2, 48 and 96 khz
Direct output RCA out, optical SPDIF in conexion with the sound card or audio rca
outputs for three monitors (one jack and two RCA 6.35)
two headphone jack 6.35
insert jack (jack out in 6.35)
talk back microphone

UTILIZATION

Setup could not be more simple for me, I don not need to have 8 in and 8 out, but of a single channel of audio to capture the votes taken correct! So I plug my mic in XLR (microphone rode ntk tube), I did a lil of adjustable eq, the trio converted (andi converters from the port) and sends it in Nuendo by spdif optical conexion (48 kHz for my part , c is more than enough).
frankly sound and nickel, the dynamics and all that it takes to get a more than satisfactory results.
c is in fact that I adore, this little gem is not bocoup of adjustments to make (c quend is important you work alone), I slightly reduces the bass and midrange boost and I barely highs (for my voice well on). I do not bocoup appeal to the comp, and I touch my face very few plug ins on the PC
for the manual is simple, clear and precise

SOUND QUALITY

The sound is excellent (I have not yet connected n d c is for instruments but soon)
the péampli is transparent (Class A)
j have the impression that my microphone and more sensitive, there is a bright, something that I had not before (comparable to the acquisition of voice that I did it with a Numann U87)
before the trio, I had a slice JOEMEEK Three q, and I must admit I was disappointed ke j, there is stuff to set up and the sound of my microphone was too serious medium even boosting the treble. in fact the microphone is now balanced, c to d that using some plug ins like EQ Timeworks I can see the frequencies and actually act on some of them because they are all there ...
j have the impression that my microphone and more sensitive, I made my voice taken with half the gain, without warning and it pete

OVERALL OPINION

I used the last two or three months
is frankly not least, for me j finds even more than what I was looking to leave! I recall that I was looking for a strip to catch votes (one at a time!) j and of course had not the means to invest in the Avalon or even in a eureka!
for value, we must say that I got the 199 euros in a playback (promotion of egg), today it costs 339 euros, so we will say that I've been lucky!
yes I chilled this choice, but at the same price, maybe even at 339 euros if I had had!

Strip and class A preamp transistor

Vehicle entrances XLR (with phantom power), high impedance instrument input
80Hz low-cut
Stereo line inputs
2-band EQ for each input
Soft knee compressor (simulation effect "Lights" on XLR / instrument

2 headphone outputs
3 stereo outputs including a pair by 6.35 jack and two RCA in
Interface DAW (Digital Audio Workstation), stereo inputs and outputs for communicating with another sound card.
SPDIF input and output optical

More Mono, Talkback, auxiliaries ... OUF! There's something to do!

UTILIZATION

Just received this morning, so I notice hot completed ...
Very easy to use, I have 2 minutes to understand the thing in its broad outlines.
The interface is small but super convenient, it stands out for its ergonomics, the faders are qualities, y 'lights where you need it ... Visually ca farts and how much is simple and effective.
At the moment I tried it with my bass, a SM58 and a Beta78 MB T-bone (static scene).

SOUND QUALITY

WOUAOUUUH!! It roxx!
Preamp is a 'class A and you can hear it now!

It gives the voice a presence, a dynamic, smooth and clear! It literally transcends the original sound of Mics, even the SM58 has a sound quite bland and dull in my opinion is much more clear and present through the Mindprint! The equalizer, even though it seems limited at first, is very effective for this type of decision.

And my low ... ca put it really worth! Having no amp at home (I'm an occasional bass player and I use it mainly for recording my models), the Trio brings me slamming and warmth that was missing previously.
Indeed, so far I have used, first of all, the Bass Attack Hartke from home (though the live studio but ho hum), then the sound card Line 6 Toneport UX2 (already better).
Well I could not find the sound even with the Line6 (at least not enough, modeled too?)
But now, through the TRIO before going on my Line6 bass lines, either with fingers, slap or tapping: CA SONNE! as well as when I record bass through the head Aguilar! say it!
Modeling providing color, body and may lack serious about making a DI.

Oh by the way, the compressor what to bring warmth and glitter! There is only one button, but its setting is subtle and finesse! on bass and vocals great anyway!

The converters also seem to be of great quality.

OVERALL OPINION

It's a massacre! Paid 139 EUROS Thomann!! This is the price of my presonus TubePre purchased will have one year and nothing to ca! I had the opportunity to test a envoice mkII
of the same brand in the studio, and I really feel to find the sound, you might say normal, but hey at that price I could expect to Mindprint the "entry level" ben nay, c ' is good at all!

As for the "problem" of the SPDIF connection mentioned in an earlier opinion (the fact that it is in optical communication with limited hardware audio ...), I would say simply that while only cards or hardware fairly high-end feature (for now, it is said that soon became standardized ca), but that in any case the TRIO has a substantial number of outlets so that there's more that what is needed according me!
Nothing prevents out by the good old analog outputs to enter their card or a table to record or mix! Otherwise, for the followers of all-digital, There are the DAW interface.
So it's a false problem, one can just regret that the SPDIF cable is not RCA, and also that the cable is optional (it is the end of beans ...). Nah, but seriously Y'a nothing crippling or dramatic in this case, in any case this is not a valid reason to kill a product on all criteria!
Otherwise it There's the USB version (acts as an audio interface, it seems, for those who do not) for 20 euros more!

Finally, at this price, do not miss out, it's better than all the Presonus, Arttube, and other Joemeek preamp 'in this price range and more expensive! It is a concentrate of functionality, a preamp 'to do everything, you will improve decision-whatever you want.

There, I complement this notice soon after studying the best from every angle (very soon I will receive a T-Bone SCT 700, static tube!)
To be continued ...

The product is well described in other opinions, but WARNING: There are two models: the USB interface called DAW (which therefore USB sound card for a computer) and that has a picture instead of an E / S optics.

So there are mixed reviews on different products. The USB is white-gray, the other is red.

UTILIZATION

The unit requires some adjustment to understand the logic but is very useful, and if we can possibly miss the only microphone (for recording of duets, but it's not every day), we are delighted by the number of outputs and monitoring functions. It manages both outward and inward.

What create a home studio with the same functions that a real studio. Because apart from the quality, it is an amazing product cleverly designed: there is all that is necessary, even what is apparently reserved for more complex products (compressor, built-in microphone and talk back for this, setting the volumes headphones and fine tuning of a line-out: TRIM ,...) and nothing useless as inputs in abundance, which is useless since the computer is done after mixing with the computer.
The manual is a delight with its 'tricks' that can make the most of the machine: that is more than the advertised functions by diverting inputs or outputs of their original role, for example.

SOUND QUALITY

I do not compare, but it should not disappoint.

OVERALL OPINION

Acquired at an unbeatable price Thomann, there is no counterpart by far. Thank you to Benoit, a talented podcaster who advised me.
Not to be missed. Nothing comparable.

Strip and class A preamp transistor

Vehicle entrances XLR (with phantom power), high impedance instrument input
80Hz low-cut
Stereo line inputs
2-band EQ for each input
Soft knee compressor (simulation effect "Lights") on XLR / instrument

2 headphone outputs
3 stereo outputs including a pair by 6.35 jack and two RCA in
Interface DAW (Digital Audio Workstation), stereo inputs and outputs for communicating with another sound card.
SPDIF input and output optical

More Mono, Talkback, auxiliaries ... OUF! There's something to do!

UTILIZATION

Very easy to use, I have 2 minutes to understand the thing in its main lignes.Un little more to discover all the subtitlités.Le manual is also damn good, do not hesitate to them in reger cases of concern.
The interface is small but super convenient, it stands out for its ergonomics, the faders are qualities, y 'lights where you need it ... Visually ca fart sure what is simple and effective.

SOUND QUALITY

WOUAOUUUH!!
Preamp is a 'Class A, compared with a presonus tube pre or a Firepod or the Line6 Toneport UX2, it sounds!

It gives the voice a presence, more clarity, and it brings out the subtleties in the sound that I had not even picked up! It literally transcends the original sound of Mics, even the SM58 has a sound quite bland and dull in my opinion is more clear and present through the Mindprint! The equalizer, although it seems limited at first, is very effective for this type of decision.

And my low ... ca put it really worth!
Indeed, so far I have used, first of all, the Bass Attack Hartke from home (though the live studio but ho hum), then the sound card Line 6 Toneport UX2 (already better).
Well I could not find the sound even with the Line6 (at least not enough, modeled too?)
But now, through the TRIO before connecting to the Line6, my bass lines, either with fingers, slap or tapping: it sounds better, and the entry of instruments TRIO, she at least can collect the input level of my active bass mounted avecun active micro kit never saturate (unlike the two others where it is less obvious)
The models provide a color, body and may lack serious about making a DI.

Oh by the way, the compressor what to bring warmth and glitter! There is only one button, but its setting is subtle and finesse! on bass and vocals great anyway!
I use it very sparingly over to color the sound really compresser.C is less accurate but it has much more character than a dbx 266xl (famous for its neutrality CERT).

OVERALL OPINION

It's a massacre! Paid 139 EUROS Thomann!! This is the price of my presonus TubePre purchased will have one year and nothing to ca!
I had the opportunity to test a envoice
of the same brand in the studio, and I do not feel like a by-product that really has nothing to question his (I mean the preamp).

And if you do not have optical input on your audio interface, there is nothing serious because it is enough to connect the stereo inputs and outputs of those inputs and outputs it to the corresponding "DAW" interface TRIO (not the A / D converters, as the MIC / Line and instruments, which are "real" analog inputs and outputs as a "real" strip ...).
It is also possible the TRIO OF USERS before the return of a mixer to low and medium range. (Like the USB version)
And auxiliary insert / send + the "DAW" interface allows to insert up to two of the TRIO effects processors or dynamic.

Finally, at this price, do not miss out, it's better than all the Presonus, Arttube and other preamp 'in this price range and more expensive! It is a concentrate of functionality, a preamp 'to do everything, you will improve decision-whatever you want.

Edit: tried it with a T Bone SCT700 tube, the Trio returns the signal very well while highlighting the subtleties I described the sound of the mic haut.Le seems better defined and precise.

Between micro, high impdance and between stro asymtrique
between a more auxiliary but we can not save;
numrique between output, plus analog output between full
duplex cable for the sound card
gain, equalizer and insert the voice of mono equalizer only
on voice Stereo;
volumes of output and gnral spars, plus 3 outputs Stros
indpendantes;

UTILIZATION

Trs simple to use;
great sound for that little strip evolves;
the compressor adds a grain indniable;
is the most convenient tool imaginable for
recording, everything was at hand, there is no qu'br /> referral rgler levels and sources, it gnial

SOUND QUALITY

Here's how I use it I connect my micro Mk 219
the XLR inputs with phantom power his, which
allows me to use the compressor, I put the mute the microphone
interface;
I insert the spring and I go on a slice of my
Studiomaster console, the output of my console between stro
the interface between stro;
So I save all my sources with between stro, that
either the microphone between the instrument or between Hi Stereo;
the prampli no breath;
In addition, I wired a subgroup of the console between the
to, so I monitor all sources continuously without
wiring problem!

OVERALL OPINION

I for 1 month, arvolutionn my recordings,
especially when it comes to singing or guitar, since it can
grate levels very easy, it fits so quickly;
The default key is the compression that does not play nice
on the microphone / instrument, damage to machinery
Stros! should buy two!
it's a great product, super useful, I could not do
pass, I had a silent Seasound that even when less-practical
Despite its qualities;
we can even consider taking him on scne!

There is a legend that exists on the mystery of the Trinity ...
Many questions ...
Few answers ...

Like this:
How a box of 25cm x 20cm comes at a perfect balance?
The heavy performance price for a pen ...
Level characteristics:
Everything has been said ...
But better to repeat it so much that it's incredible ...
Cucul TO:

The Inputs:
RCA
Line jack (Mono or LR)
Insert (Send, Return)
Instrument (Jack)
Mic (RCA alim '48volt)
Spdif

The Outputs:
2 headphone (jack)
3 speakers (1 and 2 LR LR RCA jack)
Directrec (RCA)
Spdif

The interface Daw
(Which manages the music already recorded that enters and sends the signal to add on this one)
IN-OUT RCA and / or SPDIF
And a button to paramettre synchnone SPDIF (slave or master, 44.1 or 48 kHz)
ON THE BELLY:

Bourlet the left:
The input of the microphone preamp / instrument with:
Level adjustment, the PSU '48V, cut it down.
Eq adjustment HF and LF simple and efficiently,
Intencité the control of the compressor.
The setting of the recordingue DAW system ...
All mutable.
Rebellotte right next to the line input ...

The Bedaine Central
The control of everything that goes into the console and all that spring,
In other words,
_ All that is heard without a record,
_ All that is to hear and record,
_ All that is heard has to save.
Talkback microphone button and volume.
And the control led by the intencité signal that enters and leaves ...

The grip of love on the right:
The volume control of 2 headphones,
The mute or one of three speakers,
The possibility of signal in mono,
Decrease the volume without touching the volume button to listen ...
The daw on / off and the same for the monitor ...

Obese as an Rican ...
Full as a bread ...

Artoune!
After the beer and Volkswagens, Mindprint may return to third position in the guide to good German inventions ...
AAAAAAAARRRRR!
Heun Beune Markeu!

UTILIZATION

Okay so like any inovation are always two sides ...

The first:

The Gallic ...
He who resists against the Roman invaders. He who does not try to understand why it's silly not to try to understand ...
Anyway ...
At first you lose your bearings, it is not a conquered territory, and like any good sound illiterate that we are seeking ... new thoughts ... with a note ... English ... Deutch or ... besides, I do not even know me or is the Deustmanie!
In short it is brand new and this destabilizes it is simple but complicated at times because everything that was in the habit of having three machines are brought together 1seul ...
Trinity I tell you!
The second:

The Christopher Columbus ...
One who participated in the conquest of half the earth with 3gondoles ...
Bold but it works.
Once we acquired the logic goes in search of the perfect recording ...
The worst ... Is that everything works.
Like any great athlete who darted into the path of the recording he needs a heating time ... Otherwise gard to cracages.
It must be his little 1 / 4 hours of heating why?
Because!
The mystery of the Trinity I said ...

After getting used to its operation is intuitive ...
The manual may be clear to one or Deutchien Englois but fortunately it's like at school ... When you do not understand what is written you look bettement images ...
The connectors are solid but beware of the Achilles heel of this beautiful Apolon that lies at the junction of the cable of power supply '... In any case nothing is perfect ...

It's warm to understand,
Manual heats the meninges,
and the machine heats up fast and hard ...

Go Trio ... Or your lights are hidden?
In the mystery of the trinity solo ...

SOUND QUALITY

This machine is like the sun ...
When it is known that the heating time will be heavy ...
Except that the sound is really heavy and solid.

We tend to say that a machine is good when you do not notice you put it, but when one rises up from its removal.
Say here is almost the case.

When set you can hear, the sound is enhanced ... Warmer and colorful.
The compressor takes to voice while absorbing spikes voice.
All that happy little world is his job.

But when you remove it you say ...
A shit ...
It is true that I have no microphone 4000euros ...
The sound of this machine is here to beautify one of your mic and correct its default.

Although few would have a pure micro dearly with the packaging of solid gold (the price is justified by futility) and metteront this strip of their ass blingbling tube.

I think this machine is addressed to lovers and / or semi-pro with budgets as high as the purchasing power of French ...

It fulfills its job and works.
It is rebuste and intuitive.
Et ..
Groupama Cerise ...
It corrects and improves the sound with the highest quality.
If the sound is bad stop recording in your toilet!

The preamp "and the compressor are far from transparent ...
They are simply intelligent ...
They say they want a semi pro micro ...
Bon ba this is the best sound that can be drawn!

1: Preamp '
2: Compressor
3: His exellent ...

The mystery of the Trinity ... Phew it anyway.

OVERALL OPINION

Purchased in April 2008 at a time when I had three choices:

1: depressed because I bought a Berhinger which is useless.
2: Lecher the bullet hole in my bank for a loan to grant me a Presonus Eureka ...
3: Have the red beast for 150 euros charges included porcinnet ...
Was not picture!
I like his part in one.

But beware it is in addition to my Korg D3200 as spdif! Therefore, not a computer!
It is all that I missed on the Korg:

Preamp 1 '/ Eq / Compressor quality.
1 A stand-alone workstation that allows me to control everything quickly and without my korg.
January 1 talkback and a way to have two headphone ...
For these three reasons I chose the Trio.

I know ...
Again ...
The mystery of the Trinity ...

Go ...
3 ...
2 ...
1 ...
I'm going back!

This is an original utility, designed to computer music and which includes a slice transistor and a monitor section, all interfacing with analog or S / PDIF with your sound card. The housing is relatively compact and fits on a desktop without worries, while the knobs as switches are easily accessible ...

In addition to Back 'DAW' on which to connect the output of your sound card (unless you go to S / PDIF), it has 3 inputs: a Mic / Instrument (with Mute, Record Level, 2-band EQ and low-cut filter nonparametric gains and phantom power), a line input (with Mute, Record Level, EQ, two bands not configurable) and an auxiliary input. The monitoring of the 3 sources is a zero latency, with the ability to assay the level of each with 3 knobs at the center. It's simple ...

In terms of connectivity, we are entitled to the XLR (not hybrid) for the microphone, Jack 6.35 per instrument and line input, and RCA auxiliary. Surprise: it even has an effects loop for voice Mic / Inst on Jack 6.35, although we can not assay the sending ...

Monitoring side, the Trio can handle two headphones (each with its own volume) that connects to Jack 6.35, and 3 pairs of monitors (one connected in 6.35, the other two in CAR, with extra output Direct Out to RCA). Activation / deactivation of a pair of enclosure is via switches on the right side (each with a small LED). It also has a mono button, ideal for checking the compatibility of a mix and a DIM to reduce the level quickly done well. A big knobs ends this section to adjust the overall volume of the machine.

You end up with 2 VU meters to 10 segments (one for each channel) that allow either listen to the inputs or outputs, and the chef's surprise: a circuit TalkBack with a small micro and small volume : really amazing on an apparatus for home studio ...

It should be noted that this description to finish the TRIO can work in 44 or 48 kHz and the input / output S / PDIF optical format: a little sweet snack for the coup as sound cards are not managing it the most numerous ...

UTILIZATION

The manual is not very detailed, but the joke is.

The overall use is extremely simple although I admit he never used the talkback. The One Button side of the compressor and EQ is a big plus rudimentary usability side, though I admit that over time I use it mainly as a controller monitoring ...

SOUND QUALITY

The preamp section is quite good considering the price of the machine, with the compressor that inflates One Button though EQ signal and relatively efficient.

Bypassing the compressor and with the EQ to zero, the sound was unremarkable but when we play a bit on these settings, it is certainly colorful.

OVERALL OPINION

TRIO a very good addition if you have a small sound card type M-Audio Audiophile and that you can solve the problem of connections S / PDIF (what a pity not to have RCA connectors for digital).

Only problems I think:

1. The unit heats up too much in my opinion.
2. I admit I had problems with hum boring to use 'controller monitoring'.

In conclusion, to 149 €, I do not regret my purchase but I certainly would not put the 400 € that cost the bike behind without being disappointed because I think there is better monitoring controller (with Presonus Mackie or in particular) as a preamp for mic / instrument not too expensive (SPL. ..).

But at 149 €, what about ...

(Originally written by ynosang/translated from Audiofanzine FR)


UTILIZATION

- Is it easy to make settings?

When you open the box, you think: Wow, that's a lot of buttons!

But after only one week you'll have discovered everything.

- Is it easy to get the right sound?

Impressive quality considering the price of this small box!

Is the user's manual clear and comprehensive?

Yes but I threw it into the garbage can!!

I flicked through it when I bought the device but I like learned by doing.

SOUND QUALITY

The sound quality is perfect, especially the preamp that sounds extremely natural.

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you been using it?

About one year.

- How long have you been using it?

Pros: class-A preamp

Easy to use

Phantom power

Size

Cons: I don't know exactly...

The EQ could be improved

- Did you try any other models before buying it?

None

- How would you rate its value for money?

It's impossible to find a better device in this price range. It took me several months to make up my mind before buying it because I did a thorough research on all available devices.

- Based on your experience, would you buy this product again?

Are there any other options????