Thinking of picking up some of the AT853's (not SP modified) with the AT8531 power module.
The specs for this power module reference a AA battery. Does this battery go into the power module? Is this AA battery required when running phantom power, or is it another way to power the mic without using a preamp or battery box setup?
(I've searched the threads, and like the option of setting up the 853's with the mini xlr's (etc.) so you can utilize a battery box or preamp, depending on the situation.)
Thanks!
The AT8531 are only good if you run phantom. They don't provide enough volts with the AA battery.
My advice, get a three-wire battery box. You've got miniXLR connectors on your AT853, right? I think Will_S has some battery boxes. Send him a PM, or post an "ISO" for three-wire battery boxes.
Otherwise just do a 4.7k mod on your mics and terminate in a miniplug. Chris Church can probably help you out if you cannot solder. And, no, I'm not offering to do any mods... Sorry, I'm not able at the moment... I'll just offer advice from behind the keyboard...
Richard