Topic: New Mod for SBM-1?

[Charlies]

I knew that would get some attention  .

Anyway, I think the left and right level controls on the sbm-1 rank second in shitty-ness behind the cal pots on a minime, especially in the dark or, worse yet, in the dark while trying to be low profile. Has anyone ever seen an sbm-1 with some kind of tabs added to the level control to make it a little more easy to adjust left and right separately? If not, anybody know of a potential volunteer to undertake this project on my unit? I like the fact the mine are kind of firm and do not move if accidentally jostled, so I do not think adding any kind of lubricant would be a good idea.

Thanks.

[pfife]

concur

[marc0789]

yeah, that and the fabulous sample rate switch are my only bitches. You only have to tape one show at 32khz to know that gaffers is your friend.

although I must not be getting loaded enough at shows, 'cause I've done r/l adjustments pretty easily....though very carefully.

[pfife]

yeah, that and the fabulous sample rate switch are my only bitches. You only have to tape one show at 32khz to know that gaffers is your friend.

Exactly what happened to me!!!

[thoman8r]

That's why I tape down the sample rate switch.  I'd break the damn thing off if I could.

As far as the knobs go, they suck ass, but that's what sound editing software is for!

[setboy]

this is off topic but

how much gain can the sbm1 add?


Raphael

[pfife]

this is off topic but

how much gain can the sbm1 add?


Raphael

None - It adds no gain whatsoever.

[setboy]

this is off topic but

how much gain can the sbm1 add?


Raphael

None - It adds no gain whatsoever.

Thats what i thought. i keep seeing people saying it adds gain, so i was kind of confused


Thanks


Raphael

[Chris K]

its easier to adjust the pre-amp to even things out than it is to do it on the sbm-1.

i used to run mics > line converts > sbm-1 and i tried a few times to adjust l/r with the separate sbm knobs. its almost impossible to do it without major issues on one of the channels.

like thoma said, you can clean it up in post

[pfife]

its easier to adjust the pre-amp to even things out than it is to do it on the sbm-1.

i used to run mics > line converts > sbm-1 and i tried a few times to adjust l/r with the separate sbm knobs. its almost impossible to do it without major issues on one of the channels.

like thoma said, you can clean it up in post

yeah, in my rig, its my only level control...

[Charlies]

its easier to adjust the pre-amp to even things out than it is to do it on the sbm-1.

i used to run mics > line converts > sbm-1 and i tried a few times to adjust l/r with the separate sbm knobs. its almost impossible to do it without major issues on one of the channels.

like thoma said, you can clean it up in post

yeah, in my rig, its my only level control...

me too, the jk box has stepped gain, and the 148 has fixed gain, that is applied evenly to both channels....

[Lengthwise]

yeah, that and the fabulous sample rate switch are my only bitches. You only have to tape one show at 32khz to know that gaffers is your friend.

Exactly what happened to me!!!

agreed, it only happens once!