Topic: Stealth mics into a JB3? Experiences/opinions wanted

[Bdifr78]

Hey there everyone.

I have been considering getting some stealth gear but I run a jb3 for the recorder and a V3 for a pre/adc.  There is no way in hell I could stealth the V3 and would be really interested in whether or not you can use the jb3 without a pre for stealth.  So my questions are as follows;

1. Is the jb3s line in also a mic in?
2. I have heard about harddrive noise being audible on the recording when using analog in into the jb3, how bad is this, and would this still be the case with a pair of stealth mics?
3. Say I got a pair of DPA 4061s, would that pull a decent recording into the jb3 without a pre or batt box?

The whole stealth thing is just a maybe at this point since most of what I go and see is open taping, but if I could just buy a decent pair of mics and not have to buy any extra components I would be all over it.

Thanks,
Joe

[audBall]

Hey there everyone.

I have been considering getting some stealth gear but I run a jb3 for the recorder and a V3 for a pre/adc.  There is no way in hell I could stealth the V3 and would be really interested in whether or not you can use the jb3 without a pre for stealth.  So my questions are as follows;

1. Is the jb3s line in also a mic in?

It triples as such.

2. I have heard about harddrive noise being audible on the recording when using analog in into the jb3, how bad is this, and would this still be the case with a pair of stealth mics?

This seems to be JB3 dependant.  I haven't noticed any issues with mine going ATs > Bbox> jb3...line in, that is

3. Say I got a pair of DPA 4061s, would that pull a decent recording into the jb3 without a pre or batt box?

Go ahead and get a bbox...the SP is like the size of your big toe(not really) and won't take up much space at all.

[dgodwin]

I had trouble with hard drive noise.  It seemed to only do it when running line in AND using external power.  YMMV

[audBall]

Speaking of JB3 HD noise....does someone have sample?  or is there one already posted on here somewhere?

[dgodwin]

Speaking of JB3 HD noise....does someone have sample?  or is there one already posted on here somewhere?

Here's what I call jb3 noise.  This is from the beginning of a set, so I boosted the levels 20db before converting to mp3.  In a loud rock show, you may not be able to hear it, but even still, it bugs the heck out of me.

http://www.dgodwin.com/jb3.mp3

[audBall]

Speaking of JB3 HD noise....does someone have sample?  or is there one already posted on here somewhere?

Here's what I call jb3 noise.  This is from the beginning of a set, so I boosted the levels 20db before converting to mp3.  In a loud rock show, you may not be able to hear it, but even still, it bugs the heck out of me.

http://www.dgodwin.com/jb3.mp3

Holy crap....That might make me throw my jb3 out the window.  I've noticed some split-second artifacts in the past but I think it was due to the opti cable getting bumped, as I think my opti jack solder connection might be getting iffy.  I've never encountered anything that audible.  Surprising, cuz my jb3 looked like it had a rough life when I bought it used.
Thanks for posting this, dgodwin.

[dgodwin]

no problem.  Like I said though, I traced the problem to using an external battery pack (walmart dvd battery -> Homemade VR box) and line-in only.  Digital in had none of these problems. 

[Roving Sign]

Speaking of JB3 HD noise....does someone have sample?  or is there one already posted on here somewhere?

Here's what I call jb3 noise.  This is from the beginning of a set, so I boosted the levels 20db before converting to mp3.  In a loud rock show, you may not be able to hear it, but even still, it bugs the heck out of me.

http://www.dgodwin.com/jb3.mp3

Surprising, cuz my jb3 looked like it had a rough life when I bought it used.
Thanks for posting this, dgodwin.

hah - same here - I got the one I use the most on ebay for 8 bux!!! - A quick trip into rescue mode and its been working ever since...But the thing looks like it was dragged behind a car!!!

[jeromejello]

i have successfully stealthed several shows with my at853s > spsb-7 > jb3 combo (as i am sure many others have as well)
(and a couple of shows open with the same set up)

i never had an issue with hard drive noise... but both of my jb3's were NIB, non refurbished units.

my biggest complaint was lack of clean gain... which could be solved with some transformers if necessary.  you lose some of the dynamic range b/c the volume is so low, but you can bump it in post if its really bad.

even with the dpa's you will still need a battery box to power the mics running them into a jb3.