Topic: so i finally got my JB3 and now i want opinions....

[obeythekitten]

would using these mics (with the bass roll-off) be a wise decision?

http://www.giant-squid-audio-lab.com/gs/gs-poweredbattery1.htm



they only run $90 for powered mics with bass roll-off so i figure that it'd be a good starting point for someone with no experience.....


would it be a bad idea to go and attach these to a homeade stand that simulated being placed on a human that was stealthing? (read: mannequin head or the like)

[jb3newbie]

Im not sure about the mics...I dont think you would  want to run them directly into the JB3.

I dont think hoisting up a mannequin head or anything to resemble a head would be a good idea.  It would be obtrusive to the aud unless you are in the back of the room...but the sound probably isnt good in the very back.  Why not get some Guitar Center Oktavas to start out with.  Unless you want to stealth alot

[obeythekitten]

It would be obtrusive to the aud unless you are in the back of the room

this i agree with....but why cant i run these into my jb3? i've read plenty of people saying not to use cheap unpowered binaural mics with a jb3 but unless im not understanding the problem then these ones *should* be fine.

can people fill me in on problems with this?

[mirth]

If you already had an A > D I'd suggest checking out some Superluxes. Alex on this board has some recordings he's done with them & even though he's moved onto greener pastures periodically pimps them as good starter mics.

[obeythekitten]

i dont understand why i *need* a converter....my understanding was that i could run the mics directly into the Jb3

[jb3newbie]

The "line in" just isnt a good thing on the JB3 from what I gather....although If it sounds good to your ears...then dont let no one tell you diff.  have fun....I predict that you will have the upgrade bug biting at you before long....

[jb3newbie]

I couldnt tell you why...but I know someone here can

[obeythekitten]

i want a minimalist setup as much as possible....running "stealth" mics off of a stand simply because i like the sound thats produced by a lot of stealth recordings ive heard (feeling of "being there") yet i dont want to have to physically wear the mics....therefore putting said stealth mics on a stand

[Brian Skalinder]

Yes, you can run the mics directly into the JB3 as they're powered by their own battery box.  You may find as others have that the mic-in analog stage of the JB3 - the bits inside that add gain to your mic signal before it's converted to digital - isn't the greatest.  You may also find the ADC isn't the greatest.  Or you may love it.  I say if you're on a budget, give it a go.

[jb3newbie]

So you want to stealth on a stand???  

Go mics > a/d (CO2, Hosa) > jb3  

THat is a minimalist setup

[obeythekitten]

We are all aiming for minimalism. It just takes some of us more minimums
Jack straight into the deck!
Watch out for the upgrade bug!

sorry for the n00b question but why were other people suggesting that i needed an A/D converter? do i actually need it for any plausible reason?

[jb3newbie]

These guys know what they are talking about listen to them...and T+ for getting started ( its a good thing)

[obeythekitten]

second question....they offer the exact same mics in both omni and Cardioid....which do i want?

[Kindguy]

Have you heard any tapes made with these mics? I haven't.

What other stealth mics do you like?

How much cash can you spend on new mics.

[obeythekitten]

Have you heard any tapes made with these mics? I haven't.

Robert Plant - Morning Dew

Survivor - Eye of the Tiger

Robert Plant - Season of the Witch

Avril Lavigne - skater boy

Robert Plant - I'm in the mood

All recordings were made with the mics clipped to the rims of eye glasses with bass roll off.  

No alterations were made to these recordings.  These are pure, untouched MD > coax digital soundcard > WAV > MP3 (320 kbps) transfers