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Gear / Technical Help => Battery Boxes, Preamps, Mixers, ADCs, and Processors => Topic started by: VA_TAPER on January 12, 2004, 01:22:48 PM
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SSIA, the idea of MK5s->Lemosax->modSBM-1 intrigues me =)
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For those who don't know, the Lemosax allows mic capsules to be run directly to the SX-M2 without the need for mic bodies. I know the Lemosax is available for Schoeps MKx caps. This model is also available for other mics, like the Neumann AKxx. Not sure about AKG, but...maybe?
The only retailer I could track down who had even a clue about the Lemosax was Jerry Bruck at Posthorn (http://www.posthorn.com). The Sonosax model designation for the Lemosax is: SX-M2/LS2. This isn't so much a modification as kind of a sub-product of the standard SX-M2. For MKxx capsules, it requires the following Schoeps cable: KCY250/Xlg, where X is the cable length in meters.
This combo is NOT cheap new. The SX-M2/LS2 runs right around a grand, and the KCY250/Xlg cables are around $500 (Schoeps cable prices kill me). My guess is the Neumann and other manufacturer's cables (if available) are less expensive, but I don't know offhand.
Be prepared to pay full price on the preamp because [1] not a lot of discounting going on as it's a fairly rare unit, [2] you'll have a tough time finding them used as they tend to be handed around person-to-person as people finish with them.
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the lemo sax is available for neumanns.... I have a few Phish tapes done with it
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When I contaced Sonosax, they said they would do the *modification* for $350 if you already had a unit. They also told me that they had some in stock too. This was only a couple of months ago... Brain, did hear diferently?
If you already had Schoeps Caps and a SX-M2.... it wouldn't be so bad.... if Sonosax will even do the *modification*
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When I contaced Sonosax, they said they would do the *modification* for $350 if you already had a unit. They also told me that they had some in stock too. This was only a couple of months ago... Brain, did hear diferently?
I initially contacted Sonosax directly and had a helluva time getting answers out of them. After getting fed up with non- and mis-communication working directly with Sax, I spoke with Jerry at Posthorn who answered *all* my questions.
Interesting about the $350 for modding existing units. The information I received direct from Sax was internally conflicting as to whether or not this was even doable. At any rate, a used Sax at around $600 + the mod is pretty damn close to what a new Lemosax would cost, anyway. It's the damn cables that are the killer!
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It took them a couple of days for them to repsond to me, but the guy I talked to always asnwered my questions... Hmmm I wish I had his e-mail still....
The cables are why I gave up on this idea :)