Topic: MP2 -> SBM-1 Cables

[nickgregory]

the mp2 definitely adds a different sound....I have been running the V3 alot lately, but I am going to force myself to run the MP2>Mod SBM1 combo in some of the bad rooms I tape in...that combo does alot to create a very pleasing tape to listen to...from poor acoustic environments....

[Chris K]

i prefer the 1/8mm out of the mp-2 into the sbm-1 cause it is not as hot a signal and i can run the sbm-1 higher. i run this way for a year or so.

i recently got some xlr>rca cables to connect and i have a harder time setting my levels. i hate to see the sbm-1 under 6 on the dial. i too run the mp-2 down alll the way with slight l/r adjustment to one channel.

[Idle Wind]

i prefer the 1/8mm out of the mp-2 into the sbm-1 cause it is not as hot a signal and i can run the sbm-1 higher. i run this way for a year or so.

i recently got some xlr>rca cables to connect and i have a harder time setting my levels. i hate to see the sbm-1 under 6 on the dial. i too run the mp-2 down alll the way with slight l/r adjustment to one channel.

so why is it important to crank the sbm-1 when running line in?

assuming the levels are all good on the pre / ad / recorder,
why would you want to have the pre way down and the
AD cranked way up (line in) - to minimize coloration added
by the pre?

I just picked up a used stock sbm-1 and will be running AT853Rx->MP-2->SBM-1 and
was figuring on picking up that right angle stereo mini-> 2 right angle RCAs from
Ed at kindkables.

[nic]

i prefer the 1/8mm out of the mp-2 into the sbm-1 cause it is not as hot a signal and i can run the sbm-1 higher. i run this way for a year or so.

i recently got some xlr>rca cables to connect and i have a harder time setting my levels. i hate to see the sbm-1 under 6 on the dial. i too run the mp-2 down alll the way with slight l/r adjustment to one channel.

so why is it important to crank the sbm-1 when running line in?

assuming the levels are all good on the pre / ad / recorder,
why would you want to have the pre way down and the
AD cranked way up (line in) - to minimize coloration added
by the pre?

I just picked up a used stock sbm-1 and will be running AT853Rx->MP-2->SBM-1 and
was figuring on picking up that right angle stereo mini-> 2 right angle RCAs from
Ed at kindkables.

the SBM is a variable resistor:
10 on the SBM is a gain of 0...ie, if not at 10 then you are reducing gain.
the SBM tends to get noisy if reducing alot of gain(thats why people recommend runnign the SBM at >6)

[Idle Wind]

the SBM is a variable resistor:
10 on the SBM is a gain of 0...ie, if not at 10 then you are reducing gain.
the SBM tends to get noisy if reducing alot of gain(thats why people recommend runnign the SBM at >6)

so, does the SBM-1 apply gain to the line-in, as well as the mic in?

[pfife]

yup

[thoman8r]

yup

I don't think it applies gain when you go line in.  My understanding of line in is, at 10, the sbm-1 is neither increasing nor reducing output

[pfife]

yup

I don't think it applies gain when you go line in.  My understanding of line in is, at 10, the sbm-1 is neither increasing nor reducing output

It did when I went mics -> battery box-> 1/8" female to male RCA -> SBM-1...

Edit:  let me clarify- I was able to control the levels with the SBM-1 when going line in.  I think that differs from applying gain, but I am not sure how.

[zhianosatch]

yup

I don't think it applies gain when you go line in. My understanding of line in is, at 10, the sbm-1 is neither increasing nor reducing output

word.

[dgale]

I personally always have run XLR>RCA between my MP-2 and SBM-1 (mine is a stock SBM-1 FWIW) and have never had a clipping problem.  I prefer the secure attachment of the XLRs over the mini plug and I have better quality XLR>RCA cables then my mini>RCA options.  I usually run my MP-2 around 9:00-10:00 o'clock and depending on the show, my SBM-1 is usually in the 4-6 range.  Times that I have used the mini out on the MP-2, I have found the signal too low even with the SBM cranked up. 

[Idle Wind]

I had leegeddy make me a bumblebee RA mini to RA RCAs.
with the MiAGI silvers.

the switchcraft stereo mini seems to lock in pretty firmly
to the MP2 - not a locking connector, but tight.

the switchcraft RA RCAs kind of have a longer neck
to them - so you have to spin them around to fit
as best you can.  a sweet cable though, for sure..

[zhianosatch]

I had leegeddy make me a bumblebee RA mini to RA RCAs.
with the MiAGI silvers.

same for me except with mogami cable and straight RCAs. i also dislike the switchcraft RA mini because it's so goddamned huge. the end of the long-ass plug from which the cable protrudes, if moved, puts a lot of bending pressure on the mini pin which loosens the jack and eventually fucks things up pretty good.
marc pulled a perfect custom solution for me instead. great work for which i am grateful!

[Kevin Straker]

I used the clr>rca simply because they lock on. Do yourself a favor and try to find an aeta psp2. It has fat, warm sound, with a much more articulated sound stage than the mp2.  my.02