| Minimum Gain | 8.5 dB |
| Maximum Gain (1 dB per step) | 80 dB |
| Frequency Response (+0 / -3 dB) | sub 3 Hz to beyond 300 kHz |
| Noise (60 dBu Gain, 10 Hz - 30 kHz, Inputs common) | -133 dB EIN |
| Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise ( 35 dB Gain, 10 Hz - 20 kHz bandwidth, +27 dBu Out) | < .001%, Typ. < .0005% (< 5 ppm) |
| Intermodulation Distortion (50 Hz & 7 kHz), 35 dB Gain, +27 dBu Out) | < .0009% |
| Phase Response (35 dB Gain, 50 Hz - 20 kHz bandwidth, +27 dBu Out) | < 2 degrees deviation |
| Common Mode Rejection Ratio (35 dB Gain, 10 Hz - 20 kHz bandwidth, 100 mV C.M.) | > 65 dB, Typ > 85 dB |
| Slew Rate (35 dB Gain, +27 dBu Out) | > 25 Volts per microsecond |
| Maximum Input Level (20 Hz - 40 kHz) | +23 dBu (no attenuator pads required) |
| Maximum Output Level (20 Hz - 40 kHz) | +32 dBu |
| Phantom Input Impedance (1 kHz) | 6,750 ohms |
| Output Impedance | 24.3 Ohms (x2) |
| DPA (B&K) Mic Powering | +130 V dc max, (non-phantom) |
| Phantom Powering | +48 V dc, +/- 4 V dc |
| Power Consumption | 45 watts maximum |
| Power Requirements | Selectable: 100-120, 200-240 V ac, 50/60 Hz |
| Dimensions/Shipping Weight | 19" W x 3.5" H x 16" D, 19 lbs. |
As a standalone 8-channel preamplifier the HV3-R is deeply impressive enough. When you add to that the flexibility of two different types of remote control operation, the sheer scalability of the system to deliver a whopping 384 channels of operation (if your pockets are deep enough), and Millennia Media has succeeded in delivering a product that will integrate seamlessly into a variety of modern production scenarios, while remaining true to the core values of that pristine audio path.
Jon Thornton, Resolution Magazine
I absolutely loved working with the HV-3R. I was repeatedly spoiled by the quality of my tracks and the different ways I could set up and control the unit.
Kevin Becka, MIX
The sound is great -- sweet, refined, full of dynamics - fabulous on grand piano.
Tony Faulkner, Greenroom Productions, UK owner of HV-3D and M-2B preamplifiers
The HV-3D is one of the finest pieces of gear with which I have ever had the pleasure to work. I use three of them to record the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center, with spectacular results.
Charles Lawson, Senior Recording/Production Engineer, WETA Radio, Washington, DC
This is an outstanding mic preamp. I’ve never heard our mics sound this clean on piano. We’ve been using our [46 channels of] Millennia preamps on everything...
Jack Renner, President, Telarc Records International
Our HV-3D is primarily dedicated to making a great drum sound instantly available. It’s truly a beautiful thing and it sounds awesome... The HV-3D has added so much more to the feeling of creativity in our studio and I just want to say thanks for making such a great unit. It’s a solid piece of work, looks great and it sounds amazing - I’m in love!
John Haggins, DigiNote Studio, Miami Beach, FL
“For the HBO Live Broadcast of The Rolling Stones from Madison Square Garden 1/18/03, we used 82 channels of HV-3s on stage to drive about 800 feet of wire five stories down to the Silver Truck. I am absolutely amazed
at how good it sounded with that length of cable! Those HV-3s could drive the Atlantic phone cable to London!”
David Hewitt, Chief Engineer, Remote Recording Services
I like to get on tape (or on hard disc) what I hear in the room. When I was looking for a new mic pre, the main concerns were - no colouration, transparency and the lowest possible noise floor and reliability, because
we record 360 days a year. I simply could not find anything better than the HV-3D.
Jörg Mayr, Audio Engineer, Music Producer Vienna Symphonic Library
