Author Topic: So my Soundprofessionals battery box fell apart... (Read 8266 times)

George · « **on:** March 07, 2004, 02:49:01 PM »

As i was gearing up to leave the house to tape Better than ezra my mini battery box module literally broke into two pieces and now i'm in the market for another mini battery module with bass rolloff. Am i stuck with sound professionals (i already contacted them for repair or replacement but would like to try another company out) or is there any other companies that build such tiny battery modules for decent prices? Any help is appreciated as always

Sean Gallemore · « **Reply #1 on:** March 07, 2004, 06:13:11 PM »

better go with a SP, but get the SP-SPSB-1 this time. Much studier and the SP boxes are made specifically for the mics.

Or, contact this dude http://webpages.charter.net/dlzpayne/ and see what he can do. He makes battery boxes, says he can make them for DPA406Xs so maybe the SPs as well?

George · « **Reply #2 on:** March 07, 2004, 11:22:48 PM »

Quote from: Schwillberitis on March 07, 2004, 06:13:11 PM

better go with a SP, but get the SP-SPSB-1 this time. Much studier and the SP boxes are made specifically for the mics.

Or, contact this dude http://webpages.charter.net/dlzpayne/ and see what he can do. He makes battery boxes, says he can make them for DPA406Xs so maybe the SPs as well?

Cool link! I have the sp-spsb-1 already, it's a great box but a little more difficult to sneak in, typically will need a second person to walk in with it while i get the mics and dat into the venue. I contacted sp about replacing/repairing the battery box and will definitely contact the person at the link you provided to see if they can build a box that's identical to the sp-spsb-6, thanks again

zhianosatch · « **Reply #3 on:** March 08, 2004, 10:26:05 AM »

Quote from: gloco on March 07, 2004, 11:22:48 PM

Cool link! I have the sp-spsb-1 already, it's a great box but a little more difficult to sneak in, typically will need a second person to walk in with it while i get the mics and dat into the venue.

Aww, gloco, you're killin' me!

nickgregory · « **Reply #4 on:** March 08, 2004, 10:34:17 AM »

come on...that battery box is tiny, and made out of plastic...not that difficult to sneak in

....I am sure Armen is willing to offer to you gear stowage ideas to make it easier!

zhianosatch · « **Reply #5 on:** March 08, 2004, 10:44:25 AM »

Self-explanatory, my good man!

hoyt · « **Reply #6 on:** March 08, 2004, 07:37:16 PM »

Quote from: nickgregory on March 08, 2004, 10:34:17 AM

come on...that battery box is tiny, and made out of plastic...not that difficult to sneak in ....I am sure Armen is willing to offer to you gear stowage ideas to make it easier!

Woah, my battery box is made out of metal. I want a plastic one!

--hoyt

George · « **Reply #7 on:** March 09, 2004, 08:29:35 PM »

LOL...sorry man, my dat takes up whatever available space i have in my crotch, LOL! Well, sp contacted me today via and they will fix or replace the box free of charge, that's service for you! I have sneaking my mics in down pat as well (either in my sock or wrapped around my waist inside my pants. The mini battery module is pretty easy to sneak in but the normal sized one is freggin heavy for the sock trick.

nickgregory · « **Reply #8 on:** March 09, 2004, 08:37:04 PM »

last show I took in 853s, preamp, SBM1, DAT, extra tape....it is all a matter of will my friend

drumminj · « **Reply #9 on:** March 09, 2004, 10:57:42 PM »

How are those AT's working out for you, Nick? Given them a run yet?

Sean Gallemore · « **Reply #10 on:** March 10, 2004, 12:00:55 AM »

Quote from: nickgregory on March 09, 2004, 08:37:04 PM

last show I took in 853s, preamp, SBM1, DAT, extra tape....it is all a matter of will my friend

that's what I'm talkin about

nickgregory · « **Reply #11 on:** March 10, 2004, 07:08:52 AM »

Quote from: drumminj on March 09, 2004, 10:57:42 PM

How are those AT's working out for you, Nick? Given them a run yet?

I have trialed them at an open taping show so far just to make sure they work (since I shortened the cables down to 7 feet to make it easier on me for stealthing), but nothing major yet. I will be giving them a full run at the Charlotte Center City Fest at the beginning of May at the latest!

George · « **Reply #12 on:** March 10, 2004, 07:24:38 PM »

Quote from: nickgregory on March 09, 2004, 08:37:04 PM

last show I took in 853s, preamp, SBM1, DAT, extra tape....it is all a matter of will my friend

Do tell amigo!

§†∑∫åµÞ≥¥ · « **Reply #13 on:** March 12, 2004, 09:13:37 PM »

FWIW, Sound Pro's are very good at repairing/replacing their defective products. I have a metal battery box of theirs which started rusting(!) on the inside near the battery. They told me to just send it back and they would replace it. Of course, I've been too lazy to actually mail it yet.

nickgregory · « **Reply #14 on:** March 13, 2004, 02:52:20 AM »

Quote from: gloco on March 10, 2004, 07:24:38 PM

Quote from: nickgregory on March 09, 2004, 08:37:04 PM
last show I took in 853s, preamp, SBM1, DAT, extra tape....it is all a matter of will my friend

Do tell amigo!

just be creative......

George · « **Reply #15 on:** March 13, 2004, 04:43:40 PM »

Quote from: nickgregory on March 13, 2004, 02:52:20 AM

Quote from: gloco on March 10, 2004, 07:24:38 PM
Quote from: nickgregory on March 09, 2004, 08:37:04 PM
last show I took in 853s, preamp, SBM1, DAT, extra tape....it is all a matter of will my friend

Do tell amigo!

just be creative......

haha, does that involve tape? I think i better shave down there before i use some tape...

greenone · « **Reply #16 on:** March 13, 2004, 05:30:56 PM »

Aaah! TMI! TMI!

drumminj · « **Reply #17 on:** March 13, 2004, 09:16:36 PM »

Just remember never to buy gear from these guys, as you don't know (or rather, don't WANT to know) where' it's been

J

George · « **Reply #18 on:** March 14, 2004, 05:52:12 PM »

Quote from: drumminj on March 13, 2004, 09:16:36 PM

Just remember never to buy gear from these guys, as you don't know (or rather, don't WANT to know) where' it's been

J

I always wipe down any gear i buy from ebay or from any other forum, especially headphones (clean the padding).

zhianosatch · « **Reply #19 on:** March 15, 2004, 08:08:10 AM »

Quote from: drumminj on March 13, 2004, 09:16:36 PM

Just remember never to buy gear from these guys, as you don't know (or rather, don't WANT to know) where' it's been

J

in a pouch, my good man. a pouch. gloco, nick's right. where thurr's a will, thurr's a way.

nickgregory · « **Reply #20 on:** March 15, 2004, 09:44:46 AM »

wrapping things in saran wrap too helps keep unmentionables from getting cut on rough edges, as well as sanitary benefits

Ed. · « **Reply #21 on:** March 16, 2004, 03:49:25 AM »

"why does your DAT smell like a wook?"

zhianosatch · « **Reply #22 on:** March 16, 2004, 09:55:33 AM »

Wooks don't smell like my crotch!

drumminj · « **Reply #23 on:** March 16, 2004, 12:11:59 PM »

Do you know how your crotch smells? Damn, you must be flexible! Regardless, I don't want to find out. And I remember a thread long ago that brought up the thought of buying a used DAT deck, only to find stray hair hidden away. Ick.

zhianosatch · « **Reply #24 on:** March 17, 2004, 12:26:30 PM »

Sigh... no respect from this generation!

Sean Gallemore · « **Reply #25 on:** March 19, 2004, 10:21:15 PM »

Quote from: drumminj on March 16, 2004, 12:11:59 PM

Do you know how your crotch smells? Damn, you must be flexible! Regardless, I don't want to find out. And I remember a thread long ago that brought up the thought of buying a used DAT deck, only to find stray hair hidden away. Ick.

that's why I started shaving!

George · « **Reply #26 on:** March 23, 2004, 09:54:59 PM »

HAHA. Quick update, the battery module is coming back my way...of course i plan on doing a full inspection and testing (dropping the module three flights should do the trick

)

Seriously, can't wait to get it back...even though i plan on upgrading my mics to phantom power...maybe i should invest in a second pair of soundpro mic body (minus the element) so i can use the mini batt module when need be.

Sean Gallemore · « **Reply #27 on:** March 24, 2004, 02:04:50 AM »

get the mod so you can do both!

George · « **Reply #28 on:** March 24, 2004, 08:28:00 AM »

Quote from: Schwillster on March 24, 2004, 02:04:50 AM

get the mod so you can do both!

Hmm, there's another mod to have the mics be used by both phantom power and the mini battery module? Based on the email i got from soundpro, once i go with the phantom upgrade that's all i can use is phantom power.

Sean Gallemore · « **Reply #29 on:** March 25, 2004, 09:49:41 PM »

well, I don't know if they will do this mod post-purchase, but it is the $100 adapter kit mod, comes with the adapters for 48V phantom and another 1/8" mini adapter for battery power

George · « **Reply #30 on:** March 26, 2004, 04:20:32 PM »

Quote from: Schwillster on March 25, 2004, 09:49:41 PM

well, I don't know if they will do this mod post-purchase, but it is the $100 adapter kit mod, comes with the adapters for 48V phantom and another 1/8" mini adapter for battery power

Snazzy. Well, i think i'll stick with phantom power for now...time to figure out which preamp is for me, some peeps have recommended some cool looking ones. Oh, i got the battery box back (well, it looks like a new one to me), feels much sturdier than the last one, hopefully it'll last. I was thinking of trying the at831's as a stealth rig.

seethreepo · « **Reply #31 on:** April 03, 2004, 01:56:40 PM »

Quote from: SpeshulEd on March 16, 2004, 03:49:25 AM

"why does your DAT smell like a wook?"

+ T for a good laugh !