Topic: SoundField SPS200

[J.T.L]

Against my better judgement, I might have to be an early adopter for this one. I've been waiting for info on it and got it the other day from Soundfield...





This new product is scheduled to be shipping in 6-8 weeks, below is some detailed information:

The SPS200 system includes:

1 x SPS200 microphone
1 x 5m mic cable (miniature multi-pin connector to 4 male in line XLR’s)
1 x SPS200 Surround Zone plug-in
1 x microphone holder/stand adaptor
1 x professional protective case
1 x owner’s manual

For your reference I have attached an image of the SPS200 in its protective case in addition to the preliminary data sheet.

Please contact our US distributor for more information, details below:

Transamerica Audio Group, Inc.
www.transaudiogroup.com

...I have inquired about a street price but have yet to hear anything. Does anyone here have any info?

[sygdwm]

wow.

[johnw]

Looks like MBHO capsules?

[Teen Wolf Blitzer]

Looks like the Tetra mic does it not?  Frankly I'm a little scared to run a soundfield w/ a 7 series from all the trouble FOCKER is having. 

[J.T.L]

Frankly I'm a little scared to run a soundfield w/ a 7 series from all the trouble FOCKER is having. 

SPS200>R44 would be a small ambisonic footprint.

[Teen Wolf Blitzer]

That would have to be the smallest 4 channel rig ever.   

[J.T.L]

Like FOCKER was saying in another thread, the ability to adjust patterns, angles, etc in post is my taping dream also...





...easy looking interface for the jump down to stereo. Nice for an audio lame'n like myself. Surround looks nice too...

[boojum]

It would look like the TetraMic because the physics is the same.  It is an interesting rig.  Price will make a difference, a big difference.  And performance, of course.  It looks interesting and is easier than the Schoeps 2MS setup.  But does it have the Schoeps sound?

I was thinking of getting another set of mics but now may have to pause a bit.  I'd like to see how the SPS200 works.

Looks good.

[rokpunk]

i played around with this thing last year at AES. seemed pretty neat, but also seemed *very* fragile to me. I don't think I'd take it out in the field.

[mmedley.]

Looks like the Tetra mic does it not?  Frankly I'm a little scared to run a soundfield w/ a 7 series from all the trouble FOCKER is having. 

It may look like it, but I guarantee you this one actually works and is 1000X better. Len's shit is just that...shit. I am guessing around a $3500 street price for the kit.

[jimmyrow]

I recall being quoted a price closer to the $2,500 range a year or so ago when this was still vaporware.   This was before the global bitchslapping of the dollar, though, so I'll be shocked if it comes in around there.

As for the fragility of this with the 7xx series, I wouldn't be too worried.   This will run on your favorite phantom powered preamp, so as long as your V3/M148/Sonosax plays well with your current recorder, it should work just fine with this mic.

JTL, I look forward to hearing any preliminary reports you will have!   

[macdaddy]

checking in. neat product.

+t

[rokpunk]

As for the fragility of this with the 7xx series, I wouldn't be too worried.   This will run on your favorite phantom powered preamp, so as long as your V3/M148/Sonosax plays well with your current recorder, it should work just fine with this mic.

I mean the capsules, where they attach to the body, seems like a physically weak point to me.
As for price, I think I remember the Soundfield guy telling me it would list around $6K....but that was last year and my memory is teh suck.

[J.T.L]

As for price, I think I remember the Soundfield guy telling me it would list around $6K

  I think I'll go back to offering Jimbo money and sex with my wife for his ST250.

[halleyscomet8]

As for price, I think I remember the Soundfield guy telling me it would list around $6K

  I think I'll go back to offering Jimbo money and sex with my wife for his ST250.

does that mean we will actually hear jimbo's rig go for it...