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Title: Temba: nbox and similar kit
Post by: DSatz on May 31, 2007, 05:24:00 PM

I'm new here--could someone please tell me what exactly an "nbox" is (a Web link to whoever makes and/or sells it would do fine), and if there are any other similar items for front end use with Schoeps "Colette" capsules?

Many thanks.

Title: Re: Temba: nbox and similar kit
Post by: Craig T on May 31, 2007, 05:35:59 PM

Nick Carbonetta builds/sells the nbox'es.  He's here.  PM him at "schoepsnbox".  PM me if you have trouble reaching him.

Oh, and the Nbox is a preamp + power supply.  It uses 4x 9v batteries, provides the 60v for the caps, includes a "kcy"-type cable that Nick builds, the Schoeps Collette connectors, gives you about +18db gain (fixed), and unbalanced rca outs.

Title: Re: Temba: nbox and similar kit
Post by: Brian Skalinder on May 31, 2007, 05:41:52 PM

Sonosax SX-M2/LS2, aka Lemosax, also works with Schoeps MK-x "collette" caps and active (KCY) cable.  And, I assume you know about the Schoeps VMS5U.

Title: Re: Temba: nbox and similar kit
Post by: DSatz on May 31, 2007, 11:50:02 PM

Many thanks (and my first ever +Ts! That's fun!) to both of you for the helpful replies. I'll get in touch with Mr. Carbonetta soon for further information. This sounds like a very useful item.

--best regards

Title: Re: Temba: nbox and similar kit
Post by: shaggy on May 31, 2007, 11:57:21 PM

vms02ib is the old version of the vms5u (does m/s matrix on the fly as well but only accepts the 5-pin Binder plug which is what the active stuff is all based on).  Probably at least 1/2 the size, more stealthy.