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Title: MOD SBM1 - your likes-dislikes???
Post by: shmurg on May 20, 2003, 12:15:29 AM: I am looking into getting mine modded for the $250...

Please give me your input on the sbm1..

Thanks...

shmurg
Title: Re:MOD SBM1 - your likes-dislikes???
Post by: Sean Gallemore on May 20, 2003, 01:26:50 AM: i dislike the fact that I don't have one ;D
Title: Re:MOD SBM1 - your likes-dislikes???
Post by: zhianosatch on May 20, 2003, 01:41:55 AM: BEST AVATAR EVER
+ hella T
Armen
Title: Re:MOD SBM1 - your likes-dislikes???
Post by: F.O.Bean on May 20, 2003, 04:08:10 AM: i have heard some great tapes w/ 480's (which i own) > mod-sbm1 or 480's > v2 > mod-sbm1 ( heck, everything i've heard w/ a mod-sbm1 soundz nice and warm)......i am gonna grab one sometime soon no matter if the 722 or v3 or etc.... is out.......i've really liked my 480's w/ them even tho i run a dmic-20 w/ mine (which i also LOVE) the og all in one box!!!!! ;)

bean
Title: Re:MOD SBM1 - your likes-dislikes???
Post by: Brian Skalinder on May 20, 2003, 08:05:45 AM: What do you like or dislike about the (mod)SBM-1, Shmurg? That's what counts. For what it's worth, my modSBM-1 likes:

[1] Nice warm, fat sound
[2] Super-easy to run
[3] Easily powered by rechargable batts (no SLA!)
[4] Super small/stealthable

[1] is listed as [1] for a reason - I love the sound of this tiny little box. I miss that warm, fat sound with my V3. I love the V3 for its transparent and detailed clarity.

What mics are you running?
Title: Re:MOD SBM1 - your likes-dislikes???
Post by: nickgregory on May 20, 2003, 08:38:34 AM: the small size of the unit and the associated sound is its greatest plus. I argue that at the physical size and price point, it is the best a/d available. Modded that is....definitely adds alot to those stealth tapes
Title: Re:MOD SBM1 - your likes-dislikes???
Post by: nickgregory on May 20, 2003, 09:03:07 AM: and i forgot to add how easy it is to run.....and this is a good thing when you are trying to be inconspicuous and enjoy the show!
Title: Re:MOD SBM1 - your likes-dislikes???
Post by: creekfreak on May 20, 2003, 10:16:20 AM: nothing really not to like. I used one for awhile, sometimes wish I still had it, great sounds, super small and idiot proof when it comes to using it.
Title: Re:MOD SBM1 - your likes-dislikes???
Post by: JAH on May 20, 2003, 10:49:42 AM: Iffin' you are using an SBM then make sure it is mod'ed. I highly recommend it. Best ADC for the price and size ;D
Since you already have one you know the rest + Brian hit it on the head for reasons to have one. I'll add that an SLA can add hours of enjoyment cause these things are batt. pigs.
Hopefully you have made some tapes w/ the un-mod versions...once you get the mod you be like WOW ;D glad I did it!

jah
Title: Re:MOD SBM1 - your likes-dislikes???
Post by: Kindguy on May 23, 2003, 10:45:56 AM: I was about to buy an AD-20 inbox. Should i get an SBM-1 instead?

Right now I'm running AKGc1000s>Hosa trans>D8

I used a friends AD-20 & liked the sound.

Anyone have a suggestion?

Thanks
Jeff
Title: Re:MOD SBM1 - your likes-dislikes???
Post by: twoodruff on May 23, 2003, 10:52:33 AM: i think you would enjoy a sbm-1 (mod or unmod) better than a ad-20. IMHO

Trey
Title: Re:MOD SBM1 - your likes-dislikes???
Post by: Kindguy on May 23, 2003, 11:08:03 AM: I'm looking at one with the Oade line mod. I know I should upgrade my mics, But I cannot afford what I want right now 480s.

The SBM-1 would go better with the mics I'll purchase in the future (the 480s) as well
my current setup.

Any thoughts would be appreciated......Thanks Trey T+
Title: Re:MOD SBM1 - your likes-dislikes???
Post by: jpschust on May 23, 2003, 11:23:15 AM: that's really the way to do it, honestly. if you cant afford the better mics than upgrade or work on the pre or a/d that you know will sound good with other mics, and not only that- but that will actually increase the value of the pre/ad. good thinking!
Title: Re:MOD SBM1 - your likes-dislikes???
Post by: RRobar on May 23, 2003, 11:55:18 AM: KindGuy,
Look at the Yard Sale and grab Scott's mod sbm-1 ;) $450 can't be beat
Title: Re:MOD SBM1 - your likes-dislikes???
Post by: Kindguy on May 23, 2003, 12:55:24 PM: JP T+ (now that you can get um) Thanks for your help on the soundcard issue the other night as well!
Title: Re:MOD SBM1 - your likes-dislikes???
Post by: twoodruff on May 23, 2003, 01:55:50 PM: yes Cervin's mod sbm-1 is a steal!!!!

course so is Rabhan's AD1000!!!!!
Title: Re:MOD SBM1 - your likes-dislikes???
Post by: super-phat-al on May 25, 2003, 11:29:42 AM: What I really want is somewhere where i can get one. Wish I had one. :'(
Title: Re:MOD SBM1 - your likes-dislikes???
Post by: jpschust on May 25, 2003, 12:20:18 PM: im gonna have a stock sbm-1 up for sale here within the next week, you are welcome to get that and have it mod'd
Title: Re:MOD SBM1 - your likes-dislikes???
Post by: twoodruff on May 25, 2003, 03:14:25 PM: heck I have a stock sbm-1 for sale right now!!!
Title: Re:MOD SBM1 - your likes-dislikes???
Post by: Swanny on May 27, 2003, 06:12:06 PM: I like the mod SBM for:

1) adds warmth in bad rooms
2) small & stealthable
3) holds its value!

I dislike:
1) The dithering scheme not as good as UV22 or the V3
2) Adds warmth in good sounding rooms, where I preffer transparency
3) Can be too warm with certain mics (that are already colored)
Title: Re:MOD SBM1 - your likes-dislikes???
Post by: marc0789 on May 30, 2003, 08:25:04 AM: Ditto everything Swanny said. That's why I got rid of my last one, and why I just picked up another one. Great to have in certain situations. Once again I find myself stockpiling equipment, sitting on a mme, adk and modsbm1.