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Title: SP-SPSB-1 Question
Post by: Naediel on December 23, 2005, 07:05:39 PM
I am going to be running a AT853 > SP-SPSB-1 > JB3 setup.  I am curious as to if the level control option on soundprofessionals.com is worth the extra 20 dollars.  Thanks!
Title: Re: SP-SPSB-1 Question
Post by: dhora on December 23, 2005, 07:12:36 PM
I have it on mine and haven't used it much.
Title: Re: SP-SPSB-1 Question
Post by: nameloc01 on December 24, 2005, 02:07:34 AM
i have a sp-spsb6.if you are talking about the bass roll-off feature,i would suggest getting it.mine has saved numerous recordings from being ruined.
Title: Re: SP-SPSB-1 Question
Post by: j.mart on December 24, 2005, 07:56:29 AM
I wouldn't care much about this option, if you are talking about what i'm thinking... But the bass roll-off option can be quite usefull, particularly in a indoor venue when taping non-acoustic music, and if you plan to stack or get close to the PA.
Title: Re: SP-SPSB-1 Question
Post by: scoper on December 24, 2005, 09:20:47 AM
I am going to be running a AT853 > SP-SPSB-1 > JB3 setup.  I am curious as to if the level control option on soundprofessionals.com is worth the extra 20 dollars.  Thanks!

You're going to need a preamp in that chain unless you're recording really LOUD shows. The battery box doesn't boost gain going into the jb3. I would recommend getting the level controls (my bb has them, along with the bass rolloff), because once you get a preamp you may find that the AT853's are too hot for the preamp, and the bb will help you attenuate the levels going to the preamp.

Scott
Title: Re: SP-SPSB-1 Question
Post by: jcme262 on December 24, 2005, 09:28:19 AM
You won't need the extra option, just rely on your levels of your jb3... unless you want another knob to fiddle with in your pants with.
Title: Re: SP-SPSB-1 Question
Post by: Naediel on December 24, 2005, 10:42:34 AM
Thanks for the help guys.  Yeah, I am definitely going to add the bass rolloff to it.