My D-104 seems to work just fine on my unmodified Valiant I and Ranger I. What microphones have you guys used with those rigs? Carl Yaffey K8NU Banjo, guitar, bass, mandolin, dobro lessons. Pro Tools recording studio. cyaffeyNO_SPAM at gmail.com 614 268 6353, Columbus OH http://www.carl-yaffey.com http://www.grassahol.com