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Title: Stealth mic question (SP-EMC1)
Post by: itook2much on March 26, 2005, 02:39:30 PM

Anyone ever used these?

SoundPro
SP-EMC1

http://www.minidisco.com/sp-emc1.html

(http://store1.yimg.com/I/minidisco-store_1838_3466369')

Looks great stelath-wise, but is the max level high enough (105 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. (120dB when
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Title: Re: Stealth mic question (SP-EMC1)
Post by: zhianosatch on March 26, 2005, 10:03:46 PM

fish some AT831s into the croakies yourself and save!

Title: Re: Stealth mic question (SP-EMC1)
Post by: Evil Taper on March 28, 2005, 10:55:08 PM

If you're going to "normal" type bands, alternative/rock type stuff invest in some better mics (cmc-4/cmc-8) and make a stealth hat.  If you look around there's multiple pictures of peoples modded kangols or baseball caps.  Some folks also run mics under dress shirt collars.  I just clip mine to a beanie and wear a hood up.  People at shows aren't looking for tapers, they're watching the bands, so if you don't make yourself known to the crowd nobody will think twice.

Title: Re: Stealth mic question (SP-EMC1)
Post by: pfife on March 29, 2005, 08:37:30 AM

I've read a few stories too about the Croakies being known by security patdowns.

I agree w/ Evil though- if you get busted, it won't be because someone sees the mics - It'll be becuase someone sees you checking levels.

Title: Re: Stealth mic question (SP-EMC1)
Post by: Wedge on March 29, 2005, 08:41:44 AM

Quote from: zhianosatch on March 26, 2005, 10:03:46 PM

fish some AT831s into the croakies yourself and save!

That's what I just did.  Well, CMC-2's into croakies.  Going to try them out tomorrow night in Cardiff (South Wales, UK) for Judas Priest and Scorpions.  CMC-2 > SP-SPSB-1 > MZ-NH1.