Topic: Which Version of SP-CMC-4U for Zoom F3?

[Pieteker]

I'm looking at getting the Sound Professionals SP-CMC-4U mics and I’m a little confused about whether I need the 4.7k low-sensitivity mod.

My recorder is a Zoom F3, which supplies regular 24/48V phantom power.

From what I understand:

- The mini-jack (3.5mm) version of these mics can clip on loud concerts unless you get the 4.7k mod.
- The Phantom 48V XLR version has an internal circuit that steps phantom down to around ~9–10V and has a much higher SPL handling (around 139 dB).

What I’m not sure about is:

If I'm using the Zoom F3, do I still need the 4.7k mod, or is the XLR Phantom 48 version already safe for loud shows?
I'm planning on recording loud rock/metal gigs, so headroom matters.

If anyone has experience running these mics with the F3, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Thanks!

[beroti_music]

The white at853's you had were perfect for this.

[Pieteker]

The white at853's you had were perfect for this.

Well, the ones I had before were white and didn’t have XLR plugs, which would be way more convenient now since I’m recording exclusively with my Zoom F3.

I know it’s kind of funny and weird that I’m about to buy the same mic I sold just a month ago, but I really regret that decision, especially after listening back to some of the tapes I recorded with them.