Topic: Need warmth, suggestions?

[Massive Dynamic]

I'm looking for something warmer to run with my Audix 1290 cards.  Not many people running these rigs, so tapes aren't plentiful.  Suggestions?  Sonosax SX-M2, MP-2, modSBM?  Pre or A/D?  A wmod UA-5 would be my last option for stealth reasons only.  I'll mostly be festival taping outdoors under tents.  Thanks.

[F.O.Bean]

a sax could never hurt IMO

[Brian Skalinder]

Budget?
Have you considered different mics?

[nickgregory]

I cant comment on the mics as I have not heard them, but the mod sbm1 will really warm them up...has a nice effect with most mics

[tadjblack]

sonosax or the aerco mp-2

[creekfreak]

what Brian said, if changing your sound is what you are looking for different mics will change things the most.....modsbm-1 will warm things up, so would a mini-me

[bagtagsell]

mp2 or modsbm1
Hey look, I'm selling both in the yard sale.  What a coincedence 
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[BC]

there could also be some computer-based plug-ins that have the effect you are looking for. Sorry but can't suggest anything specific.

[muj]

you could always warm up things at post-recording...
check out empirical labs FATSO jr...look for a used one.

[silentmark]

Not knowing the mics, BUT a Sax and a modSBM1 would do the trick I think 

[pfife]

my modsbm-1 is quite warm.

[Massive Dynamic]

Thanks for the info.  I had been running Audix 1290 > pmod UA-5 > M1 and found it to be too bright in most instances, but not all. Could have just been the venue/PA/source, but I've already sold the UA-5 and am ready for another pre and/or A/D.

I have considered changing mics, but to get the same size and similar quality, I would probably have to invest another $1000, and I'd still need a pre/A/D. Budget is $500-1,000, so a V3 or Mini-Me is not likely (or stealthable).  Maybe a modSBM is the next incremental step, though I'm still open to other suggestions.  Sorry, can't post samples, snail mail only.

[Chris K]

why didnt you just have the p-mod converted to warm mod?

[Massive Dynamic]

why didnt you just have the p-mod converted to warm mod?

The charge to re-mod was $65.  Instead, I sold the pmod for $500.  That'll get me a brand-new wmod if I choose to go that route.  Simple economics.  That, and I want something smaller.

[Ed.]

i run the audix 1290s > v3 and i agree with you, they're a little too bright and crisp for my liking too.  I have found bumping up the lowend in post to help out a lot tho.  I usually boost 6db around the 80hz mark throughout the recording.  Sometimes a little less, sometimes a little more depending on the venue.

Definitely not a cureall, but until i get different mics it seems to do the trick.  Might be helpful to your recordings until you get something warmer.