Centrance

Centrance

For audio professionals and audiophiles, who value quality and ease of use, we provide premium, compact audio kit, to make and experience great recordings that move the soul. Made in small batches in Chicago.

Cicadas on the Attack!

Cicadas on the Attack!

PASport VO in Full Focus

PASport VO in Full Focus

Let Them See Your Face

Let Them See Your Face

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  • @amjadashari
    @amjadashari28 күн бұрын

    does it mean i can connect 10 lavalier mic to this?

  • @centrance
    @centrance28 күн бұрын

    You can connect up to 10 line-level sources. Or 5 stereo pairs. Very convenient for mixing synths or keyboards, on stage or in a home studio.

  • @HarryLegg
    @HarryLegg29 күн бұрын

    Best interfaces and a company that really cares!

  • @thepedanticcreature680
    @thepedanticcreature680Ай бұрын

    Hi, I hope that development is going smoothly with the AMPmini. Also, if I already have an AD/DA converter where its analog input does not have gain controls for mic usage, what would be your recommendation as a pure mic preamp for gain control in stationary use among your devices, if any? And given that your recording devices are largely battery-powered and for portable use, are there potential issues in having them plugged for extended periods of time, such as battery degradation?

  • @centrance
    @centrance29 күн бұрын

    The lowest noise preamp we have is Jasmine. That's pristine studio quality, but you'd need two of them. A cheaper option is to get the 2-channel MixerFace and yes, you can leave it plugged in.

  • @thepedanticcreature680
    @thepedanticcreature68029 күн бұрын

    @@centrance Thank you for the confirmation. I will certainly consider these options.

  • @jwh80
    @jwh80Ай бұрын

    How's testing of the prototypes going?

  • @centrance
    @centrance29 күн бұрын

    We are moving forward, boards are in house!

  • @BoothJunkie
    @BoothJunkie2 ай бұрын

    Are you anticipating a 2024 delivery for the original batch of orders?

  • @centrance
    @centranceАй бұрын

    Yeah, taping out the design shortly, then off to China to finalize. We've waited long enough!

  • @JustAskJimVO
    @JustAskJimVO2 ай бұрын

    There's so much going on inside these units! Thanks for wrangling this cutting-edge design, but continuing to support a unit with analog dependability. Can't wait to see mine!

  • @centrance
    @centrance2 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the positive energy and your support! You will be delighted with the final result.

  • @kyleethekelt
    @kyleethekelt2 ай бұрын

    Sounds awesome. Could you sit it at the centre of your English Channel in place of the Portcaster? I can think of a few people in the blindness community who would love it simply for the dual interfaces.

  • @centrance
    @centrance2 ай бұрын

    That's a great idea! Suddenly, you can have a more powerful channel for recording and also, the ability to invite the producer into your session. For podcasts, this is especially useful, as you can easily bring in a guest over skype/zoom/teams, etc.

  • @churlishbeardo
    @churlishbeardo2 ай бұрын

    Love to know if these mics are panned hard and left, like the Mixerface, or if there’s some flexibility there.

  • @centrance
    @centrance2 ай бұрын

    Three options (via a switch): - Mic 1 on the left, Mic 2 on the right - Mic 1 on the left, Mic 1 on the right, 12 dB down - Mic 1 (or 2) on the left, producer on the right

  • @SizzleFire
    @SizzleFire2 ай бұрын

    ASMR for real

  • @powermod6772
    @powermod67722 ай бұрын

    Sounds like green class A is just class B? Or what is the difference?

  • @centrance
    @centrance2 ай бұрын

    No, Class B provides distortion at the cross-over point, while Class A is linear throughout. We maintain Class A, but lower the power voltage if the headphones don't require it. This keeps distortion super low at all times AND saves energy if it's not needed.

  • @paulclose3426
    @paulclose34263 ай бұрын

    My 1990’s Trace Elliott bass guitar amplifier has the same tube/transistor sweep on the input pre-amp - so the idea isn’t new - but it is a great concept. I’m usually about 75% over to the tube side - somehow it seems a little more ‘natural’ and not so clinical.

  • @centrance
    @centrance3 ай бұрын

    Tubes do have that positive effect on people ;)

  • @earthoid
    @earthoid3 ай бұрын

    I can hear a small difference but I'm listening via the speakers in my tubeless MacBook Air so it might be squashing those tubey even harmonics. A longer sample with less talking would help but then Steely Dan's lawyers might come calling.

  • @moviemanstuff7108
    @moviemanstuff71083 ай бұрын

    Awesome…I can hear it. What device are you using in this video to Record your audio? Thanks

  • @centrance
    @centrance3 ай бұрын

    That's the Centrance PortCaster. It records voice and allows to mix in some background music. Perfect for podcasts and live streams. centrance.com/portcaster/

  • @moviemanstuff7108
    @moviemanstuff71083 ай бұрын

    @@centrance Awesome, thanks for the info!

  • @HiFiInsider
    @HiFiInsider3 ай бұрын

    very cool. look forward to hearing this system.

  • @lostcrow
    @lostcrow3 ай бұрын

    Shame your website is so slow... can you not get this anywhere else? how much?

  • @centrance
    @centrance3 ай бұрын

    Sorry to hear there was a website glitch. We checked, it's working well now, so please let us know if you have any issues accessing it.

  • @HKFEVER001
    @HKFEVER0013 ай бұрын

    Open up for copy cats in China

  • @centrance
    @centrance3 ай бұрын

    A smart engineer can copy anything. Our goal is to start shipping. That's all that matters.

  • @thepedanticcreature680
    @thepedanticcreature6803 ай бұрын

    This sounds great. As someone with a black only setup, I hope that there will also be a reversed or pure black colour scheme for the AMPmini but I also do not have my hopes up because I understand how petty such concerns are.

  • @centrance
    @centrance3 ай бұрын

    Actually not petty and as a matter of fact black is the next move once we survive Munich. Meaning to say that if we survive Munich, we survive ;)

  • @centrance
    @centrance3 ай бұрын

    By the way, do you have a black Mac mini or is that specific shape irrelevant?

  • @thepedanticcreature680
    @thepedanticcreature6803 ай бұрын

    @@centrance Wow, excellent. End game decided on, it seems. :D For me, personally, the specific shape would not matter. I am not an Apple user.

  • @centrance
    @centrance3 ай бұрын

    And seems like you are not alone ;)

  • @thepedanticcreature680
    @thepedanticcreature6803 ай бұрын

    Since I have your ear: Can you recommend any of your distributors in the EU who would sell to non-professional customers? I have also been considering an Ampersand. (A full list of such distributors will do fine if you are worried about discriminating. I just remember having had some issues finding them.)

  • @jwh80
    @jwh803 ай бұрын

    How did the board design go?

  • @centrance
    @centrance3 ай бұрын

    In progress, main decisions about first and second floor made. Cleaning up.

  • @jwh80
    @jwh803 ай бұрын

    @@centrance thanks Michael!

  • @HiFiInsider
    @HiFiInsider3 ай бұрын

    yes!

  • @1980ujif
    @1980ujif4 ай бұрын

    Михаил, спасибо Вам большое за CEntrance hifi-skÿn. У меня две штуки. Мне они очень нравятся. Лучше чем Dethonray dtr1 plus

  • @centrance
    @centrance4 ай бұрын

    Рад, что понравилось!

  • @HiFiInsider
    @HiFiInsider4 ай бұрын

    look forward to hearing the system!

  • @ninjalightning2631
    @ninjalightning26314 ай бұрын

    If it is too good to be true because it is good luck finding it not even on EBay or sweet water😂😂😂😂😂

  • @centrance
    @centrance4 ай бұрын

    Try this: centrance.com/store/Jasmine-p430991351

  • @anncoyne5431
    @anncoyne54314 ай бұрын

    Thanks Michael!

  • @centrance
    @centrance4 ай бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @zacharychalmers6560
    @zacharychalmers65604 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the update. I think most of us appreciate making it good versus making it quickly.

  • @centrance
    @centrance4 ай бұрын

    Well - both would be nice, but yes ;)

  • @nathancarlson2282
    @nathancarlson22824 ай бұрын

    Great news! Looking forward to delivery.

  • @JustAskJimVO
    @JustAskJimVO4 ай бұрын

    Wonderful to hear, Michael! Thanks for the update.

  • @dinogami01
    @dinogami014 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for the update! I'm greatly looking forward to being able to up my game with the PASport VO when it's good and ready!

  • @mind-brainstudio927
    @mind-brainstudio9274 ай бұрын

    Excellent news! Now all you need is dogs at the mic.

  • @DesertdameEllen
    @DesertdameEllen4 ай бұрын

    thanks for the update...looking forward to using the PASport.

  • @centrance
    @centrance4 ай бұрын

    We cannot wait to deliver.

  • @petermcginty3636
    @petermcginty36364 ай бұрын

    Good luck🎉. No sleep til it is done, mate! 🎉🎉🎉

  • @centrance
    @centrance4 ай бұрын

    Thank you. That's the plan!

  • @radiotvgod
    @radiotvgod4 ай бұрын

    Congrats! You’ve always advanced our art and never let us down.

  • @paulsarodh5460
    @paulsarodh54604 ай бұрын

    RoCkin 🥉👌😚💖

  • @MetaVizions
    @MetaVizions5 ай бұрын

    This is very left field here, but are there like “hackers” “private investigators” “field personal security agents” “human intelligence agents” that can modify these into some sort of ‘kit’? For example the clear dish may not be optimal in some environments. Is there way to change the color or even simply not have the dish? What about the dish material constitutes better reception?

  • @centrance
    @centrance4 ай бұрын

    From what we understand, material is important as paint can affect the reflective properties of the surface. The shape is also very important as it acts to focus the audio waves at the microphone.

  • @pameast1831
    @pameast18315 ай бұрын

    THANK YOU! I just used my new ATEM Mini Pro to make a tutorial and it worked GREAT! When I got to editing the video, what usually took me half a day, only took half an hour because all the cuts were already in place. I'm thrilled! Thank you so much for your help. Your video was easy to understand, and I was able to get the equipment I needed to run my multicam setup. If you want to see my results with it, here's the link to my latest video kzread.info/dash/bejne/pa5oj62glZaxlpc.html

  • @centrance
    @centrance4 ай бұрын

    Great to hear!

  • @sunghoonkimmy
    @sunghoonkimmy5 ай бұрын

    I am excited!

  • @PamEast
    @PamEast5 ай бұрын

    Helpful video! What software are you using for the multi camera capture?

  • @centrance
    @centrance5 ай бұрын

    Oh, it's simpler than that. Actually capturing to SD cards inside every camera, then bringing all footage into Adobe Premiere and then selecting the cuts during the editing stage.

  • @PamEast
    @PamEast5 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Ive purchased the switcher and am getting it all set up now. I need a three camera setup for my tutorials and was having a lot of trouble with my old system

  • @sunghoonkimmy
    @sunghoonkimmy5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the update.

  • @anzaeria
    @anzaeria5 ай бұрын

    Ive heard that generally, for recording audio of nature, you need a mic with a high signal to noise ratio because nature sounds tend to be a bit quiet much of the time. Though supposedly, a parabolic dish improves the signal to noise ratio of any mic. So in that case, could I get away with using a cheaper mic with a lower signal to noise ratio?

  • @centrance
    @centrance5 ай бұрын

    Yes, you can have a cheaper mic inside of the parabolic dish, but a better mic always helps, especially if you have spent good coin on the parabolic dish itself.

  • @anzaeria
    @anzaeria5 ай бұрын

    I would likely be going the DIY route with a parabolic dish - adapting something like a salad bowl or a curved rubbish bin lid. It may not be quite as good as a commercially made para dish that specifically designed for audio but hopefully, it might still give reasonable results.@@centrance

  • @arrebarre
    @arrebarre3 ай бұрын

    @@anzaeria try finding and old satellite tv dish since they are also formed into a perfect parabola.

  • @matthew1776-3
    @matthew1776-35 ай бұрын

    Can you PLEASE do a video for noobs on how to get multiple cell phones, used as cameras, and a microphone to record to a windows PC? I have been trying to find a YT video on this subject and though people talk about it, they never explain how to get it to actually work! What wires to use, the right software etc.

  • @91darko
    @91darko6 ай бұрын

    They say this audio interface easily... I expect it to last at least 10 years.

  • @centrance
    @centrance6 ай бұрын

    @centrance • 0 seconds ago Our products typically last longer than that. We would love to be able to introduce a new model every year, like Apple, but it doesn't work that way in our niche industry.

  • @91darko
    @91darko5 ай бұрын

    ​ @centrance Redesigning it to have an AA battery would be much better as you can replace it and switch batteries when they get discharged. Adding a battery door on the side where you can open it and pop in the battery would be perfect. Also, will the interface be powered by an external battery? And if the internal battery gets removed one day, will the interface still work and be powered by a laptop/desktop or external battery (power bank) without the internal battery through USB-C (charge)?

  • @centrance
    @centrance4 ай бұрын

    Consider the impact on the environment when you keep throwing away used AA batteries. Also, consider the long term impact on your wallet when you keep buying new ones. A rechargeable battery; like you have in your smart phone, is a much better alternative long term. It costs less and it pollutes less. Our rechargeable batteries last a very long time. We use quality tech. We have product in the field that's 8 years old and more. Those customers have definitely saved a lot of money by not needing to buy AA batteries. And lastly, for traveling users it's important that the overall size of the product is much smaller because the rechargeable battery is much thinner than AA. That's our reasoning. But we are aware that other solutions exist which let you use AA batteries.

  • @91darko
    @91darko4 ай бұрын

    ​@@centrance ​ @centrance I understand, and I love the product. But you have rechargeable AA batteries that are usable many times over. I was not thinking of one-time-use batteries. Maybe a different battery style like the older phones or fair phones (hot-swappable but rechargeable). The problem is that I've been teaching online for more than six years, and I'm teaching every day. So imagine recharging that battery every day. It will bloat within two years (talking from experience). Since I wouldn't be able to send the unit for repair back to you (because it's impractical and expensive), I will have to find a new battery from China, order it, wait 2-3 months, and solder the new battery in. I'm just trying to help you understand. I'm also interested if the battery is completely removed from the Centrance Micport Pro 3 (unsoldered from the unit). Could I power it from an external power bank or other power source like a USB charger while the battery is missing inside?

  • @centrance
    @centrance4 ай бұрын

    Happy to move this discussion into email. Sounds like you have specific questions that are faster discussed there. You can reach us via the website. But to answer your question, we have multiple customers using our products every day and charging them every day. No issues for the internal battery that we heard of for at least 8 years so far. We use very good battery technology out of Japan, so it works well. Think of your cell phone - you can charge it every day and it works just fine. Lithium Polymer battery technology (which we use) doesn't have a problem with daily charging. And yes, you can keep the device plugged in to a source of usb power indefinitely, just like your cell phone. And yes, it will continue to work this way if the battery is removed.

  • @Buzue
    @Buzue6 ай бұрын

    So cool

  • @Naturfotografen
    @Naturfotografen6 ай бұрын

    Where did You buy that bag. Please send a link(european)

  • @centrance
    @centrance6 ай бұрын

    This case came with the microphone, from the manufacturer.

  • @sigveA
    @sigveA6 ай бұрын

    From this end, I’m saving up money, vacuuming my ear channels and sending my thanks in advance <3

  • @sinocelt
    @sinocelt6 ай бұрын

    Dude, it's great to get news and I'd be curious to hear your stories, but that can wait. GET SOME SLEEP!

  • @centrance
    @centrance6 ай бұрын

    Many thanks for your kindness ;)

  • @kyleethekelt
    @kyleethekelt6 ай бұрын

    I can hear the crowd sound trying to burst through that gate. It is quite distracting. That you can do this live at all, however, is amazing.

  • @centrance
    @centrance6 ай бұрын

    Yes, that was a very extreme example. That tradeshow floor got obnoxiously loud. In normal situations, when you just need to get rid of the air conditioning or some street sounds, this noise gate does wonders and works miraculously.

  • @kyleethekelt
    @kyleethekelt6 ай бұрын

    So would a USBC charger off the shelf work with this, saving the use of a converter; and if so, what wattage would I need?

  • @centrance
    @centrance6 ай бұрын

    You can use most any USB charger you have around the house. 2.1A is preferred. That's quite standard these days.

  • @sinocelt
    @sinocelt6 ай бұрын

    Your throat must have been raw by the end of the first day! Could you still speak by the end of the show?

  • @centrance
    @centrance6 ай бұрын

    Haha, I was worried too, but it turned out fine.

  • @sigveA
    @sigveA6 ай бұрын

    Awesome product line! Thank you ❤

  • @centrance
    @centrance6 ай бұрын

    Glad you like it! Let us know if you have any questions.

  • @HiFiInsider
    @HiFiInsider6 ай бұрын

    look forward to checking it out at CanJam NYC.

  • @alexverde8521
    @alexverde85216 ай бұрын

    Hey Michael..... Thanks for the update video. Whats the latest now on PASport?

  • @centrance
    @centrance6 ай бұрын

    Working hard to bring this exciting product to the community. Checking designs and heading to production as soon as Amp mini is out the door. It's our amazing new headphone amp that happened to be first in line, but it's almost done!

  • @alexverde8521
    @alexverde85216 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the fast reply Michael. After Mixer Face, I understand now these things sometimes take longer than originally planned. I too thought a Fall debut of the product was a little aggressive. LOL! @@centrance

  • @centrance
    @centrance6 ай бұрын

    MixerFace is shipping and we learned a lot from that groundbreaking project. Since then we have become much faster.

  • @aprilwatts-voiceoverartist8744
    @aprilwatts-voiceoverartist87446 ай бұрын

    Her voice really cut through all that background noise. It’s those stellar Jasmine preamps.

  • @centrance
    @centrance6 ай бұрын

    Thanks April, we love your support!