Topic: Help: I want to upgrade my SP-CMC-2 (AT 829s)

[HighVoltage]

Im on my first pair of mics: SP-CMC-2, which are AT 829s.  I've been using those with a bass roll-off battery module.

Overall im pleased with the sound quality, but my only complaint is that the sound is a little bit "dull", "flat" or "tinny".

I want a more "full" sound from my recordings.... I was thinking of upgrading to a pair of cmc-4's (AT 853s).

Is this a worthwhile investment.... or in other words... is there enough quality difference to warrant the purchase?

Any help or other mic recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

[poorlyconditioned]

Im on my first pair of mics: SP-CMC-2, which are AT 829s.  I've been using those with a bass roll-off battery module.

Overall im pleased with the sound quality, but my only complaint is that the sound is a little bit "dull", "flat" or "tinny".

I want a more "full" sound from my recordings.... I was thinking of upgrading to a pair of cmc-4's (AT 853s).

Is this a worthwhile investment.... or in other words... is there enough quality difference to warrant the purchase?

Any help or other mic recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Hi.  SP CMC-2 are AT831.  AT829 is the same shape, but much cheaper quality.  It is the default wireless lav mic from AT.

Anyway, AT853 are much better than AT831.  I've tried both.  Also, the swappable caps on the AT853 give more flexibility.  You should get them powered properly though.  Phantom power (AT853RX @ 150$ each) is probably your best bet.  You can also get SP miniplug version and run them in 3-wire mode, but that will require a custom made battery box.  I'm doing the later.

  Richard

[HighVoltage]

So if I go with the CMC-4's (http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/category.cgi?item=SP-CMC-4&type=store)

and go for the third adapter kit option (http://www.soundprofessionals.com/mas_assets/full/SP-PHANTOM.jpg)...

do i need to buy a phantom power supply as well (like this http://www.soundprofessionals.com/mas_assets/full/DEN-PS2-MINI.jpg)?

[poorlyconditioned]

So if I go with the CMC-4's (http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/category.cgi?item=SP-CMC-4&type=store)

and go for the third adapter kit option (http://www.soundprofessionals.com/mas_assets/full/SP-PHANTOM.jpg)...

do i need to buy a phantom power supply as well (like this http://www.soundprofessionals.com/mas_assets/full/DEN-PS2-MINI.jpg)?

Yes, that is certainly one way to go.  Before buying this, check the price of qty 2 AT853Rx.  Those are $150 each?  How much is the phantom option?  The other thing is to buy a miniplug version now and send it back for a phantom mod later.

What kind of recorder have you got?
What kind of music are you recording?  If it is heavy rock/metal or whatever, you'll probably overload.

Check out the other threads.  Try a search on "at853" and "phantom".  That should get some hits.

  Richard

[HighVoltage]

Yes, that is certainly one way to go.  Before buying this, check the price of qty 2 AT853Rx.  Those are $150 each?  How much is the phantom option?  The other thing is to buy a miniplug version now and send it back for a phantom mod later.

What kind of recorder have you got?
What kind of music are you recording?  If it is heavy rock/metal or whatever, you'll probably overload.

Check out the other threads.  Try a search on "at853" and "phantom".  That should get some hits.

  Richard

well, all together those 3 things from sound professionals come to $550 (mics = $200, phantom adapter kit = $100, phantom power supply = $250)... which is more than i want to spend.  I am shocked that the power supply is more expensive than the mics.  Is there anywhere on the net I can get one for cheaper or used?

Im using my iRiver to record and its mainly rock music and live hip hop bands (such as The Roots).  Loud music for sure.