Topic: SoundProfessional CMC-8 (AT caps) MOD

[Sean Gallemore]

correct, atleast in my experience with the AT8533x power modules

[mattb]

Where's the best deal on them. From a quick search it looks like it's SP which surprises me.

[leegeddy]

Where's the best deal on them. From a quick search it looks like it's SP which surprises me.

i ordered my AT8533 Power modules directly from AT (330) 686-2600. just ask for the parts/service dept.  they cost $59 each.

someone mentioned the Samson PM4 Phantom Power Adapter available at SP.
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/category.cgi?category=560&item=SAM-PM4&type=store

i've never used them, but its description matches what a power module suppose to be.

marc

edit:  i taped a Pink Floyd tribute band last night running the AT853 > MV100 (48v phantom).  here's a sample:

http://pages.sbcglobal.net/mkim/MP3/w1p2004-01-24-sample.mp3

[hoyt]

someone mentioned the Samson PM4 Phantom Power Adapter available at SP.
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/category.cgi?category=560&item=SAM-PM4&type=store
...

Yeah, that's what I used.  Cost half as much as the AT, and it's what the SP tech recomended to me.  Beats the hell out of me what the difference is between them.  

--hoyt

[mattb]

I'm thinking for poweing there can't be that big of a difference, I'll probably get the Samsons too.
Where'd you get the rest of the stuff to build the adaptor to use the SP box still and the mini xlrs for the mics?

[mattb]

Ooh! I have a plan.
I want to do this project, but hate (unnecessary) adaptor clutter. So, if I build myself a little battery box with mini xlr inputs and 3.5 mm output that would be a great stealth setup for when I can't run phantom. This will be fun!

Unfortunately I probably won't get to it for a few weeks...

[hoyt]

I'm thinking for poweing there can't be that big of a difference, I'll probably get the Samsons too.
Where'd you get the rest of the stuff to build the adaptor to use the SP box still and the mini xlrs for the mics?

I got all the stuff from SP.  I think the mini xlrs cost me $3 each, bot not too sure.  The difference might be in size.  The samsons are about 4 inches long.  Not sure about the AT's.  It would be nice to have something not as bulky for that since more than likely they will have to be duct taped to the stand.

Ooh! I have a plan.
I want to do this project, but hate (unnecessary) adaptor clutter. So, if I build myself a little battery box with mini xlr inputs and 3.5 mm output that would be a great stealth setup for when I can't run phantom. This will be fun!

Unfortunately I probably won't get to it for a few weeks...

That's not a bad idea, but what you'd need a bigger battery box than the SP one.  Of course then you could put it in a plastic casing instead of that metal one that sets off metal detectors and is very cold when crotching it.  Yes, very cold.  I don't think it would really be worth your time for that though.

--hoyt

[leegeddy]

>>Of course then you could put it in a plastic casing instead of that metal one that sets off metal detectors and is very cold when crotching it.

scenario:

Cute gal doing security check/patdowns:  "hi, is that a cold custom mod batterybox in your pants or aren't you not glad to see me?"

me:  "ummm, ummmm, ugggghhhh.....here's my ticket"