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Title: How do I identify this source?
Post by: som on May 08, 2006, 02:57:22 PM
I recently got my AT943 / SP-CMC8's modified to have mini xlr connections that I will use with a Church Audio preamp / three-wire battery box. Should I even mention the SP in the source now? As I understand, all that SP does is replace the standard connectors with a stereo mini-plug. I have been listing my source as:

AT ES943/C's (SP CMC8's) > SP Battery Box > Sony D7 DAT

Would it now be:

AT ES943/C's > Church Audio Preamp/Battery Box > Sony D7 DAT


Title: Re: How do I identify this source?
Post by: china_rider on May 08, 2006, 03:55:43 PM
I'd include (SP CMC8's)... The more info the better.
Title: Re: How do I identify this source?
Post by: Zaphod on May 08, 2006, 04:37:35 PM
I'd say the latter...technically they aren't even SP mics anymore since they now have miniXLRs, and even more technically the SP models are modified Audio Technica's

So I'd go with: AT ES943/C's > Church Audio Preamp/Battery Box > Sony D7 DAT
Title: Re: How do I identify this source?
Post by: Church-Audio on May 08, 2006, 05:26:35 PM
The mics you own are NOT modified and never were modifyied, unless you call soldering a 3.5 mm connector on to a cable a mod :) I did no mod's to your mics they are exactly the same except they now have mini XLR connectors on them.

Chris Church




I'd say the latter...technically they aren't even SP mics anymore since they now have miniXLRs, and even more technically the SP models are modified Audio Technica's

So I'd go with: AT ES943/C's > Church Audio Preamp/Battery Box > Sony D7 DAT
Title: Re: How do I identify this source?
Post by: Church-Audio on May 08, 2006, 05:28:42 PM
IMO you should call my preamp the Church-Audio st-9100 preamp its not a battery box :) its a preamp. that provides power to your mics :)

Chris Church


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I recently got my AT943 / SP-CMC8's modified to have mini xlr connections that I will use with a Church Audio preamp / three-wire battery box. Should I even mention the SP in the source now? As I understand, all that SP does is replace the standard connectors with a stereo mini-plug. I have been listing my source as:

AT ES943/C's (SP CMC8's) > SP Battery Box > Sony D7 DAT

Would it now be:

AT ES943/C's > Church Audio Preamp/Battery Box > Sony D7 DAT



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Title: Re: How do I identify this source?
Post by: som on May 08, 2006, 05:36:46 PM
Chris - Good point, I'll use the preamp model number.

Incidentally, the preamp looks great. I haven't had a chance to test drive it yet, but am looking forward to it!

Title: Re: How do I identify this source?
Post by: audBall on May 08, 2006, 05:38:49 PM
You can call it what you want....it really makes no difference, imo.  I think we can reasonably assume that they were SP mics.  Did anyone here purchase theirs from another retailer?
Title: Re: How do I identify this source?
Post by: Zaphod on May 08, 2006, 05:40:20 PM
The mics you own are NOT modified and never were modifyied, unless you call soldering a 3.5 mm connector on to a cable a mod :) I did no mod's to your mics they are exactly the same except they now have mini XLR connectors on them.

Chris Church




I'd say the latter...technically they aren't even SP mics anymore since they now have miniXLRs, and even more technically the SP models are modified Audio Technica's

So I'd go with: AT ES943/C's > Church Audio Preamp/Battery Box > Sony D7 DAT

Sound Professionals must certainly think they are modded since they sell them as the SP-CMC-8 and not AT943, IMO. It all depends on the context in which the word MOD is used.
Title: Re: How do I identify this source?
Post by: Church-Audio on May 08, 2006, 05:49:36 PM
The mics I looked at were not moded at all they were stock. I dont know what a mod is but I am pretty sure its more then soldering a connector on the end of a cable.

Chris Church



The mics you own are NOT modified and never were modifyied, unless you call soldering a 3.5 mm connector on to a cable a mod :) I did no mod's to your mics they are exactly the same except they now have mini XLR connectors on them.

Chris Church




I'd say the latter...technically they aren't even SP mics anymore since they now have miniXLRs, and even more technically the SP models are modified Audio Technica's

So I'd go with: AT ES943/C's > Church Audio Preamp/Battery Box > Sony D7 DAT

Sound Professionals must certainly think they are modded since they sell them as the SP-CMC-8 and not AT943, IMO. It all depends on the context in which the word MOD is used.

Title: Re: How do I identify this source?
Post by: Zaphod on May 08, 2006, 06:04:19 PM
The mics I looked at were not moded at all they were stock. I dont know what a mod is but I am pretty sure its more then soldering a connector on the end of a cable.

Chris Church

I agree with you here Chris.

The only point I am making is that SP modified the AT mics from their original stock connectors and labeled them SP-CMC-8.  :P



Title: Re: How do I identify this source?
Post by: Church-Audio on May 08, 2006, 06:16:56 PM
I think if he bought mics that said SP then thats what he should use as part of the ident.



The mics I looked at were not moded at all they were stock. I dont know what a mod is but I am pretty sure its more then soldering a connector on the end of a cable.

Chris Church

I agree with you here Chris.

The only point I am making is that SP modified the AT mics from their original stock connectors and labeled them SP-CMC-8.  :P




Title: Re: How do I identify this source?
Post by: som on May 08, 2006, 06:40:50 PM
Yes, but doesn't identifying them as SP's imply a mini-stereo connector / two-wire power? There is nothing "SP" about them at this point!  ;)
Title: Re: How do I identify this source?
Post by: Church-Audio on May 08, 2006, 06:53:29 PM
Well he could say sp = exact model number with mini xlr connectors on them.

Chris Church


Yes, but doesn't identifying them as SP's imply a mini-stereo connector / two-wire power? There is nothing "SP" about them at this point!  ;)