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Title: Mics for Edirol R-1?
Post by: Species on January 28, 2005, 07:19:27 AM

Do the SP-CMC-4 mics go with my (not yet purchased) Edirol R-1?

Do I need a battery box? If so, would SP-SPSB-1 be suitable?

Thanks  :-*

Title: Re: Mics for Edirol R-1?
Post by: urobouros on January 28, 2005, 08:14:59 AM

Quote from: Species8472 on January 28, 2005, 07:19:27 AM

Do the SP-CMC-4 mics go with my (not yet purchased) Edirol R-1?

Do I need a battery box? If so, would SP-SPSB-1 be suitable?

Thanks  :-*

yes, yes, and yes, though the batt box appropriateness is dictated more by what you're planning on recording than the mics or the recorder.  Whatcha gonna tape?

Title: Re: Mics for Edirol R-1?
Post by: Species on January 28, 2005, 08:24:30 AM

Mainly loud gigs in smaller venues (stealth).

Title: Re: Mics for Edirol R-1?
Post by: urobouros on January 28, 2005, 11:07:32 AM

Than you will definitely want bass roll off.  It'll keep your tapes from getting to heavy in the low end.  I would also recommend you check out the SP-SPSB-6:
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/SP-SPSB-6
It's much smaller and provides the same bang for the buck.  You won't need the level control option with the SP-SPSB-7 IMO. 

Title: Re: Mics for Edirol R-1?
Post by: Species on January 28, 2005, 12:47:05 PM

I thought the 6 looked kind of cheap/crappy and that the battery wouldn't stay in place. That's why I chose 1. But, it is indeed smaller and cheaper, so if the quality is as good...

Thanks a lot for the advice. I guess I'll get the SP-CMC-4 and SP-SPSB-6.

Title: Re: Mics for Edirol R-1?
Post by: urobouros on January 28, 2005, 01:19:55 PM

t+ for gettin' into a very fun and comparably expensive hobby!  ;D

Happy Taping!

Todd

Title: Re: Mics for Edirol R-1?
Post by: setboy on January 28, 2005, 03:01:22 PM

i just want to say that i run the SP-SPSB-6 and its been good to me

Raphael

Title: Re: Mics for Edirol R-1?
Post by: Species on January 29, 2005, 09:21:48 AM

Thanks   :)

Title: Re: Mics for Edirol R-1?
Post by: Species on February 01, 2005, 04:22:28 PM

This isn't a mic question anymore but I don't want to soil the board with another thread, so here we go. I e-mailed Sound Professionals about the R-1 together with SP-CMC-4 and SP-SPSB-6. The customer guy said that I don't need a battery box. The R-1 provides plug in power. Great, only mics and a recorder. But what about the bass roll-off that I need? Any advice? :-[

Title: Re: Mics for Edirol R-1?
Post by: urobouros on February 01, 2005, 04:58:02 PM

Plug in power will get the mics to work, but not very well with loud music.  The mics will overload very easily.  You'll want a battery box.  The box will give you the boss roll-off needed too.

Title: Re: Mics for Edirol R-1?
Post by: Species on February 01, 2005, 05:22:08 PM

Great, thanks a lot! The SP-SPSB-6 is back on the shopping list  :)

Title: Re: Mics for Edirol R-1?
Post by: Species on March 11, 2005, 03:17:13 PM

Look what the cat DHL dragged in!  ;D  A nice pair of SP-CMC-4 and the SP-SPSB-6 w/ bass roll off. Sadly, I have to wait till April for the R-1. Popular little fecker  ;)

I would like to thank everybody who helped me make my mind up. You know who you are, and I know who I am. Cheers!  :-*

Title: Re: Mics for Edirol R-1?
Post by: setboy on March 11, 2005, 03:52:38 PM

looks good +T for the new toys

Raphael

Title: Re: Mics for Edirol R-1?
Post by: urobouros on March 11, 2005, 05:36:58 PM

t+ bro!

Title: Re: Mics for Edirol R-1?
Post by: jkoch on March 25, 2005, 08:12:37 PM

the difference between the 6 and 1 models is basically the cute little plastic case.