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Title: sbm-1 question...
Post by: Pelican on April 01, 2004, 05:39:46 PM

i have a few different mics that i run into my m1 to record demos, and have been very happy with the results so far.  my question is, i've been offered an unmodified sbm-1 for a very reasonable price and am curious as to what degree this will enhance the sound (if at all).  

any advice welcome and appreciated.

thanks,
d    

Title: Re:sbm-1 question...
Post by: Tim on April 01, 2004, 05:46:11 PM

The a/d in the M1 is very similiar (the same?) as the a/d in the sbm-1. unmodded I think you're money could be better spent elsewhere.

Title: Re:sbm-1 question...
Post by: Pelican on April 01, 2004, 05:48:18 PM

thanks for the quick reply tim :)
d

Title: Re:sbm-1 question...
Post by: Tim on April 01, 2004, 05:56:30 PM

no sweat, good luck!

Title: Re:sbm-1 question...
Post by: Todd R on April 01, 2004, 06:10:53 PM

The mic preamp in the M1 is the same as in the SBM1.  The A/D of the sbm1 is different than the M1, with the SBM1 using Sony's proprietary dither routine.  But many folks find the A/D sections to sound very similar, myself included.