It is currently Thu Mar 28, 2024 5:39 pm




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 3 posts ] 
Author Message
 Post subject: SP-404SX MOD #2 - internal mic move- SUCCESS!
PostPosted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 9:10 am 
Member
User avatar

Joined: Wed Dec 12, 2007 6:18 am
Posts: 941
Location: The desert.
Here we go, mod #2 of the SP-404SX...

I noticed early on the mic capsule was not close to the mic grille on the top. This made me wonder how much that "cavity" the capsule sat in below the face might be affecting the sound that was recorded. I thought if the mic was much closer to the top and the grille it might make a difference and remove some of the hollow sound quality. I was =totally= not expecting the dramatic difference I would hear upon completion. After moving the mic ALL the hollow sound was gone and there was a dramatic increase in clarity. In contrast there was no more added "bass" to the recordings and the mic is way more prone to wind noise as well. I think the addition of some sort of foam or screen is in order to reduce wind noise. In the end the sound is more accurate and less colored but might not be everyone's cup of tea. Judge for yourself!

Here are some photos and a SoundCloud file for you to hear and see the difference:

Pics:
https://plus.google.com/photos/10526638 ... 4619170001

Audio:
https://soundcloud.com/clifford-novey/s ... e-mod-move

(Mod #1 was addition of 1/8" headphone jack on top: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16089&hilit=mod)

_________________
https://soundcloud.com/clifford-novey
SP-202 (SOLD), SP-303 (SOLD), SP-404SX (main one I useD- killed w wrong PSU!), SP-505 (still have it!), SP-555 (SOLD), ES-1 (SOLD), ESX-1 (SOLD), RS7000, etc.


Offline
 Profile  
Top 
 Post subject: Re: SP-404SX MOD #2 - internal mic move- SUCCESS!
PostPosted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:54 am 
Member
User avatar

Joined: Fri Apr 03, 2009 9:31 pm
Posts: 779
Interesting!! I think im just gonna try to add a xlr input somewhere and get a mic like the microsampler str8 on my sp ahaha

_________________
Image

BANDCAMP OF DOOM


Offline
 Profile  
Top 
 Post subject: Re: SP-404SX MOD #2 - internal mic move- SUCCESS!
PostPosted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 11:11 am 
Member
User avatar

Joined: Wed Dec 12, 2007 6:18 am
Posts: 941
Location: The desert.
Rabot wrote:
Interesting!! I think im just gonna try to add a xlr input somewhere and get a mic like the microsampler str8 on my sp ahaha


Now you got me thinking!!!

_________________
https://soundcloud.com/clifford-novey
SP-202 (SOLD), SP-303 (SOLD), SP-404SX (main one I useD- killed w wrong PSU!), SP-505 (still have it!), SP-555 (SOLD), ES-1 (SOLD), ESX-1 (SOLD), RS7000, etc.


Offline
 Profile  
Top 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 3 posts ] 



Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 17 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to: