Topic: DPA 4061> AD-20 or SBM-1?

[andrewkw]

debating going for either an sbm-1 or an ad-20
anyone know which is best for the dpa's.  I may just run line in to my D7 since I really only got the dpa's for a few stealth shows but they're so tiny I may want to use them for more then I originally planned, too bad the UA-5 is a tank..

[thoman8r]

I think the sbm-1 is just a flat out better unit.  I'd go with that, especially since you can avoid going through the a/d of the d7 that way.

[andrewkw]

I think you're probably right..  I actually owned a stock sbm-1 before i got the ua5 which i use with gefells..   (used the sbm-1 + line transformers with oktavas)

tough to decide if i want to put more money into a stealth or stand rig especially since i havent done much taping lately..

decisions decisions

[moewu4u]

I ran 4061s>AD20 for about 2 years and then made the switch to the 4061s>mod SBM1 for a few reasons: the mod SBM1 combo sounded better to my ears, the SBM1 is slightly smaller and you need fewer cables (if you run a portable Sony deck), much easier to set levels in stealthy situations with the SBM1, ‘over’ lights on the SBM1 also help tremendously when running stealth. Hope this helps...

[Sean Gallemore]

brad's got it right, his tapes sound sick too

[moewu4u]

thanks schwill....

and thats a nice looking camel in your avatar

[brandont_h]

Andrew, you're such a gear whore!  haha.  Even when you're hardly taping, you're looking to upgrade.

[zhianosatch]

SBM, no doubt.

[macdaddy]

I liked the SBM1 before I had it modded, and I am lovin' it now...

dpa4060 (powered by cs batt box) > mod sbm1 (line in) > d8 (via 7pin)

I'll have my recording of Thursday's Banyan show up sometime today (waiting for a ftp d/l to finish first)....