|
|
DSM
Mic Windscreen Headband + molded case . . . $325 USD
|
Professional
and Amateur DSM customers have expressed a need to suppress
wind-blast effects while recording outdoors.
WHB/N
keeps the advantages of stealthy
profile and full frequency fidelity of the DSM's without
resorting to large wind-blocking mechanisms (like an
umbrella) to provide the necessary air-quiet zone surrounding
head or HRTF Baffle mounted DSM microphones.
|
|
 $325.00
USD*
*With molded hardcase+DSM Mic Premounted
The
WHB accessory provides DSM mic mounting
within a stealthy profile fabric windscreen looking identical
to 'Walkman-style' lightweight headphones.
The
WHB virtually eliminates
the wind's low-frequency rumble effects and recorder overloads
that often occur in windy conditions or if recording on an
open moving platform.
The
WHB fabric/wire frame windscreen is effective in preventing
air-gust overloads; producing only a very natural quiet
rushing sound* in strong gusts that adds the realism of the
wind's natural presence in true concert with all other sounds
in ambient recordings.
Most
film Sound Designers use the DSM microphone mounted inside
WHB/N windscreen accessory. For a partial list of DSM mic
user's film credits CLICK
HERE FOR FILM CREDITS PAGE.
(*NOTE:
The WHB allows the natural recording of the "Sound of Strong
Blowing Wind"as was used by Bob
Grieve for most sound effects/ambient for: Wyatt
Earp (Western / Feature / Warner Bros. Pictures) Supervising
Sound Editor Released 06/24/1994)
|
GENERAL
DESCRIPTION
|
The
WHB is a robust headband with removable "lightweight headphone-sized"
fabric windscreens for wearing the DSM pickups without eyeglasses
(or other) mounting. The fabric wind screen reduces
the low frequency effects of strong gusty winds without
the usual sound distortions and noise generation of windscreens
in general.
 Most
windscreens provided by other microphones manufacturers
effectively remove the wind's air blast effects and
some (or most) of the whistling, high-frequency sounds
created when wind traverses an unprotected pickup
but, at the expense of increased harmonic
distortion, frequency dependent peaks/dips,
and attenuation of high-frequencies.
The
commonly available open-cell foam type windscreen materials,
while having all the discussed problems, are extremely
effective at blocking all wind blast effects but, often
generate annoying hissing sounds with the wind' presence.
Keeping
this in mind, Sonic Studios researched windscreen methods
and materials with very little or no detrimental effects
to sound reception while still allowing wind-protected quality
recordings in high winds.
The
WHB fabric/wire frame windscreen is effective in preventing
air-gust overloads; producing only a very natural
quiet rushing sound in strong gusts that adds the realism
of the wind's natural presence in true concert with
all other sounds in ambient recordings.
|
'STREET
STYLE' HEADBAND . . .
$85.00 USD
Very comfortable and discreet
accessory for 'person' mounting DSM stereo mic. Securely
stays in position even during extreme movement or athletic
activity. SS-HB allows comfortable eyegear, hat
or safety helmet wearing. Great for easy recording of
natural ambient sounds, interview, music performance,
seminars, competition athletic and exercise programs.
Record virtual surround sound just about anywhere, except
in windy conditions outdoors where use of a wind blocking
umbrella is strongly suggested.
|
|
|
COMPACT
PORTABLE MIC PREAMPLIFIER MODELS
|
|
All
Sonic Studios preamplifier models have excellent low
noise/distortion, very wide frequency bandwidth suitable
for digital 24bit/+96K high sample rate recording.
All with DSM-6S/1S stereo-surround mic powering feature.
|
All
models have very precision circuit components for exceptional
channel match. This allows optimum stereo-surround recorded
image with (DSM™) HRTF arrayed mic systems.
|
Sonic
Studios preamps are specified full operating frequency
<.1 dB channel matched regardless of gain and LoCut
filter settings.
No
other stereo or surround microphone images so good to
motivate this particular care in the preamplifier design.
Accurate wideband precision channel match specification
in both microphone and preamplifier channels is uncommon.
Not much required in preamps used with (other types
of) less accurate imaging arrayed mic systems, however
very much appreciated with DSM HRTF arrayed mics for
consistently accurate/seamless image/natural sounding
2/4 channel recordings.
(Hear 100's of sample recordings)
|
|
|
PREAMP
MODELS
|
PRICE
USD
|
CHANNEL
SPEC
|
OUTPUT PLUG
|
INPUT JACK
|
H
x W x L (inch)
|
BATTERY
|
DESCRIPTION
AND OPTIONS
|
|
|
$500
|
(1)
stereo 20/28/36 dB 1-stage gain, 3 volt supply, <0.25 dB
CH. match, 7-to-+55,000Hz -3dB BW, +3 dBu 100 ohm outputs
|
(1)
UNBAL. 3.5 MM Stereo TRS
|
3.5
MM Stereo
|
1.1
x 1.9 x 2.7
|
+500 Hrs.(2) AA photo lithium L91 (type),+200 Hrs. (2)AA alkaline
cell
|
Best
choice for all mini-portable decks with common (1) 3.5mm mini-stereo
line input jack. OPTION: ($480 USD) with most reliable locking
miniXLR-3F mic input jack. OWNERS
MANUAL
|
|
|
$600
|
(1)UNBAL.
Stereo miniXLR-3M
|
miniXLR-3F
Stereo
|
miniXLR-3F/M
input/output connectors. Most versatile universal (unbalanced)
miniXLR-3M stereo output plug is best choice for having wide
choice of output patch cable adapters fitting most any deck
LINE input connector requirement. OWNERS
MANUAL
|
|
|
$1400
|
(1)
stereo 25/35/45 dB 2-gain stages servo design, 3 volt supply,
<0.25 dB channel match, DC-to->150,000Hz -3dB BW, precision
current source DSM mic powering, unique DC-coupled 45-off-90
Hz bass filter, +3 (unbal.)-to-+9 (bal.) dBu 100 ohm outputs
|
(1)
UNBAL. 3.5 MM Stereo TRS
|
3.5
MM Stereo
|
1.0
x 2.5 x 2.7
|
+200
Hrs. (2) AA photo lithium L91 (type),+50 Hrs. (2)AA alkaline
cell
|
Best
choice for all mini-portable decks with (1) 3.5mm mini-stereo
line input jack. OPTION: ($980 USD) with miniXLR-3F mic input
jack
|
|
|
$1500
|
(1)UNBAL.
Stereo miniXLR-3M
|
miniXLR-3F
Stereo
|
miniXLR-3F/M
input/output stereo connectors. Most versatile universal (unbalanced)
miniXLR-3M stereo output plug is best choice for having wide
choice of output patch cable adapters fitting most any deck
LINE input connector requirement.
|
|
|
$1600
|
(2)
XLR-3M Balanced output plugs
|
Best
choice for all decks with common (2) standard size XLR-3F balanced
type line input jacks. OPTION: ($1280 USD) with most reliable
locking miniXLR-3F mic input jack
|
|
|
(2)
1/4" TRS R/A balanced output plugs
|
Custom
molded very low profile 1/4" TRS balanced output plugs
best for Microtrack 24/96 flash deck or any recorder with balanced
dual TRS phone type line input jacks. Balanced output has +10
meter extension cable driving ability. OPTION: ($1310 USD) with
most reliable locking miniXLR-3F mic input jack
|
|
|
(1)BAL.
Stereo miniXLR-5M
|
miniXLR-3F
Stereo
|
Most versatile universal (full driven balanced) miniXLR-5M stereo
output plug is best choice for having wide choice of output
patch cable adapters fitting most any deck balanced (or unbalanced)
LINE input requirement. Balanced output has custom loaded 20-30'
extension cable ($125 USD) driving ability.
|
|
|
$3000
|
As
above, but with Class A high power 75 ohm unbalanced S-VHS cable
+4 dBu output |
Female
S-VHS
|
1.0
x 5.0 x 2.7
|
+25
Hrs. (2) AA L91 + (4) AA Alkaline
|
Extreme
extension cable length ability with NO audio signal quality
losses. Super-VHS jack output-to-extension cable-to-junction-box
fits a wide choice of unbalanced LINE input requirements. Included
output junction box properly loads 75 ohm S-VHS cable so driving
any extension length with 100% noise immunity is practical.
|
|
|
$2400
|
As
24UX above, but higher 34/44/54 dB gain/10 volt supply, refined
lower-distorion AMP stages,
+17 dBu outputs
|
(1)balanced)
miniXLR-5M
|
miniXLR-3F
Stereo
|
1.0
x 2.5 x2.7
|
BD-16XS
(4) alkaline D cell +100 Hrs. 5 Volt regulated Sled
|
Most
versatile universal (full power driven balanced) +16 dBu miniXLR-5M
stereo output. Similar 2-stage servo amplifier as PA-24 (series),
but with lower distortion (more liniear) higher gain, higher
bipolar operating +/- 5 volt supply, and choice of output patch
cable adapters fitting most any deck balanced (or unbalanced)
LINE input requirement. Requires external BD-16XS ($250) power
supply sold separately.
|
|
4 CHANNEL PREAMPLIFIERS
|
|
|
|
$8000
|
As
PA-16XS, but 4-channel (dual stereo), higher
40/50/60 dB gain/30 volt supply, most refined lower-distorion
AMP stages,
4-channel +24 dBu balanced 100 ohm outputs |
Dual balanced
miniXLR-5M
|
Dual
miniXLR-3F Stereo
|
2.0
x 2.5 x 2.7
|
BD-16XS
(4) alkaline D cell +25 Hrs. 5 Volt regulated Sled
|
Fully
compatible for 4-channel DSM-4CS/ mic system working into Sound
Devices SD-744T +24 dBu line inputs. Dual miniXLR-5M balanced
stereo output. Similar 2-stage servo amplifiers as in PA-16XS,
but with even lower distortion (more liniear) higher gain, higher
bipolar operating +/- 15 volt supply, and choice of output patch
cable adapters fitting SD-744T model, and most any deck balanced
(or unbalanced) LINE input requirement. Requires external BD-16XS
($250) power supply sold separately. |
|
|
$4000
|
As
24UX above, but
4-channel (dual stereo),
higher 30/40/50 dB gain/6 volt supply,
4-Balanced +15 dBu 100 ohm outputs |
+100
Hrs. (4) AA photo lithium L91 (type),+25 Hrs. (4)AA alkaline
cell
|
Fully
compatible for 4-channel DSM-4CS/ surround mic system working
into 4-chanel Edirol/Roland R-4 deck balanced line inputs. Dual
miniXLR-5M balanced stereo output. Similar 2-stage servo amplifiers
as in PA-24UX, but higher bipolar operating +/- 3 volt supply,
and choice of output patch cable adapters fitting R-4's (4) XLR-3F
line input jacks, and most any deck balanced (or unbalanced) LINE
input jack requirement. |
|
|
$2200
|
As
PA-3SX-U above, but
4-channel (dual stereo), long +250
hour battery life,
4-UN-Balanced +4 dBu 100 ohm outputs |
Single
UN-Balanced
miniXLR-5M
|
1.0
x 2.5 x 2.7
|
+250
Hrs. (2) AA photo lithium L91 (type),+100 Hrs. (2)AA alkaline
cell
|
Fully
compatible for 4-channel DSM-4CS/ surround mic system working
into 4-chanel Edirol/Roland R-4/R-44 deck line inputs. One miniXLR-5M
balanced stereo output. Choice of output patch cable adapters
fitting (4) XLR-3F line input jacks, and most any deck balanced
(unbalanced) LINE input jack requirement. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
MODEL
PA-24NJ (standard
with 3.5 mm mini-jack mic input)
+$30
USD UPGRADE: Switchcraft
mini-XLR-3F mic input for connection to mini-XLR-3M plug
upgraded (+$50 USD) DSM mic model
|
DSM
PA-24NJ DC-150KHz SERVO
STEREO MIC PREAMPLIFIER
-
Advanced
DSM Mic Powering: 3-IC Low Noise Current Source
-
6-IC
2-Stage AMP Design; Fullest Fidelity at ALL Gain
Settings
-
True
DC Servo Design; NO Capacitors in the Signal
Path
-
<
.005% Low Distortion; DC-to-150,000 cycle (-3
dB bandwidth)
- +3
dBm; <100 Ohm Output, Drives up to 10' extenstion
cables
-
2-AA
Cell 200+ Hour Powering (L91 Eveready Photo
Lithium)
-
ON/OFF
High Pass Filter; 45Hz-OFF-90Hz; DC Coupled
-
Very
Small Pager-Like Size; Protected Switches, Gold
R/A Plug
PA-24NJ
SERIES portable mic preamplifier
(6 MODELS) designed
specially for DSM-1S/6S
mics.
Ideal for remote location ambient recording using MD, DAT,
CF, HD recorder or ANY analog LINE input for up to 24bit/192kbps
digital recording requirement.
|
|
THE
most compact precision wide-bandwidth battery powered mic
preamp available today.
Click
HERE
for Owner's Manual.pdf
|
|
 MODEL
PA-24-U with upgraded mini-XLR stereo
input & universal output connector, with ($90) adapter for
dual Neutrik ProFi RCA output plugs.
Suggested
for Marantz models PMD-670 / 671
FEATURES:
200 hour battery life, convenient Velcro-to-deck
securing strap and short 10" output cables, three
front panel toggle selections for 25 to maximum 45 dBv
gain, high definition +3 dBu output.
|
|
  - PA-24-X
- Dual
XLR-3 true balanced outputs for up to ~30' balanced extension
cable. For DSM + LiteGUY on stand/boom for studio session,
or remote folding tripod or handheld fishpole.
- MS24-X
$95
USD patch(at
right) converts preamp output to dual unbalanced 3.5mm
mini-stereo plug/jack outs.
|
|
PA-24UX
+
RIGHT ANGLE XLR Plugs Adapter
 For
Fostex FR2 deck for lowest profile,
compact size 'stealth' portable requirements. Preamplifier
(short 12 inch out cables) is suggested secured to
equipment bag or deck carry strap, or deck's surface with
adhesive velcro strip.
NOTE:
Now with (not shown) slimmer profile Neutrik R/A plugs.
UNIVERSAL
OUTPUT
ANY
PA-24 (series) preamp model with OPTIONAL (+$30 unbalanced/$75
balanced miniXLR-3/5M universal output plug for using with
additional output adapter(s) to fit any type recorder input.
Available
output plug adapters include (miniXLR-3/5F
jack to)
- 3.5
mm stereo R/A plug (MD/DAT/R-09, more)
- Dual
R/A 3.5 mm TS plug for MR-1 line input
- Dual
XLR-3M standard (unbalanced/balanced) plugs
- Dual
R/A 1/4" TS/TRS (unbalanced/balanced) phone plug
|
|
|
PA-24XP
(as shown; deck not
included)
Switchcraft
Mini-XLR stereo mic input.
Dual
silver-nickel alloy molded
R/A TRS powered* balanced output plugs exactly
fit Microtrack's unusual narrow spacing.
Powered
balanced output will easily drive up to 10 meter length cable
extensions; most useful for versatile uncompromising remote
microphone location recording of nature sounds, noise-free
stage performance, and studio session projects where DSM mic/
preamp are best located a significant distance from the recorder.
Optimized
PA-24XP Model for MicroTrack 24/96 compact
flash recorder used for both headworn DSM
(2)two channel ambient field recording, and long cable connection
remote LiteGUY baffled mic on conventional mic stand or studio
boom. Note: $65 USD adapter converts preamp dual TRS
output plug to XLR plug for 'studio type' deck/mix board XLR
line inputs
PA-24XP
Preamplifier did use a securing strap
(as shown above) wrapping around MT24/96 deck leaving all
needed control functions accessible.and LCD screen information
visible. However, the preamp NOW comes
with most convenient adhesive velcro patch securing the
preamp to the deck's rear panel eliminating the need for
the strap attachment
Requires
DSM™ mic with $50 USD
mini-XLR output plug option
Click
image for Microtrack 24/96 deck review
|
|
|
 Model
PA-24-V
(Click HERE
for owners manual
page)
For
professional long distance remote mic recording
Remote
DSM + LiteGUY surround-sound mic + Preamplifier positions
at virtually unlimited long cable connection distances from
the recorder.
FEATURES:
Dual
output for short /long distance
75 ohm terminated video cable for NO audio quality loss
or electrical interference.
Two
separate LINE level outputs, a low power Mini-Stereo
jack, and a long 22' S-VHS high-power cable. The S-VHS
cable is extendable to over a 1000' distance with NO loss
of audio quality!
The
low power mini-jack output drives short (<6 foot length)
patch cables, and allows over 200 hours preamplifier
running time on (2) L91 AA photo lithium cells.
With
the S-VHS video cable turned ON, preamplifier power is
increased, using up all six AA battery cells (2 AA
lithium + 4 AA Alkaline) in about 25 hours.
|
|
The
PA-24-V preamplifier's dual mode outputs are connected in versatile
ways for close and
very distant recording deck inputs.
 The
following illustrates some standard configurations:
1.
PA-24-V preamplifier connections: (a) MIC input
jack, (b) low level line output jack, (c) 22'
cable with S-VHS-F inline jack output
2.
S-VHS-M to 3.5mm stereo output plug (75 ohm terminated)
patch cable. OPTIONS: 3.5mm (shown), L/R
RCA phono, dual XLR-3M.
3.
L/R RCA phono-to-3.5mm stereo patch. OPTIONS: 3.5mm-to-3.5mm
stereo plug patch (shown), also ANY combinations of
dual XLR, RCA phono & 1/4" and custom specials.
4.
S-VID-A is an optional module for versatile preamplifier
output cable, extension, and recorder patch connections.
The
S-VID-A $550.00 USD module is
75 ohm terminating, and directly connects to the preamplifier's
22' high power output cable at (d), or any length of
standard commercial S-VHS patch cable at (e). Two
types of output jacks, 3.5mm at (f) and RCA phono
at (g) for dual recording. A
0/6dB ATTEN switch (h) ONLY works the RCA jacks.
|
|
PA-3SX
Portable Preamplifier 
 FEATURES:- Low
cost
- Hi-build
quality
- Smallest
pager size
- Low
noise, 20/28/36 dB gain
- 500+
hours on (2)L91 AA cells
- 7-to-55,000+
Hz frequency bandwidth
- Low
battery + near clip LED indicator
- PA-3SX
for 3.5 mm line input recorders
- PA-3SX-U
model w/universal output plug
CLICK
HERE
for OWNERS MANUAL
 At
right ($480 usd) PA-3SX with
locking professional quality miniXLR-3F input jack
shown Velcro-attached to Edirol/Roland
R-09 deck backside.
UNIVERSAL
OUTPUT
PA-3SX-U preamp model with both
input/output miniXLR-3F/M jack/universal output plug
for using with optional adapter(s) to fit any
type recorder input.
Available
output plug adapters include (miniXLR-3F jack to)
- 3.5
mm stereo R/A plug (MD/DAT/R-09, more)
- Dual
R/A 3.5 mm TS plug for MR-1 line input
- Dual
XLR-3M (unbalanced) standard size plugs
- Dual
R/A 1/4" TS (unbalanced) phone plugs
A
practical daylight LCD viewing solution for R-09 in the
form of a snug-fitting molded clamshell case. (Shown
below.)
 The
R-09
VIEW CASE not only protects the deck from bumps and scrapes,
there's a very effective integral viewing hood inside. 
This
viewing hood provides the deep shade needed to keep the
LCD from washing-out in bright daylight.
The
DAYLIGHT VIEW CASE is a SonicStudios.com exclusive and a
must for practical R-09 field protection/display Monitoring.
CLICK
HERE FOR R-09 REVIEW PAGE
R-09
VIEW CASE is $35 USD + Shipping
|
|
 |
|
Practical/more
affordable (than larger/very costly Zaxcom's DEVA IV) portable
hard-disk model Edirol R-4 (PRO) and Sound Devices SD-744T 4-channel
recorders are completed with one of two Sonic Studios 4-channel
preamplifier models specially configured for exceptional performance
surround-sound recording system using DSM-4CS HRTF mic array. |
|
 |
|
4-CHANNEL
PREAMPS FOR DSM-4CS SERIES SURROUND MICROPHONES SYSTEMS
|
Sound
Devices SD744T's input requirement is a very high +22 dBu.
Also CHANNELS 1/2 line-in's are standard XLR-3F type, but 3/4
is miniXLR-3F type. |
| PA-12SX4
model has different internal amplifiers running off +/-15 internal
high voltage supply being powered by external BD-16XS regulated
D-cell power sled. PA-12SX4 outputs full +24 dBu balanced signal
with miniXLR fitting SD-744T channels 3/4. Also dual XLR-3M output
adapter for DEVA IV or any balanced professional high dBu line
level recording application using standard size connectors/extension
cables on all 4 channels. |
|
|
Edirol
R-4(PRO) 4-channel line input signal requirement is a modest
+4 dBu. This allows using all-in-one PA-24CS preamp model as shown
at right running +100 hours on internal +/-3 volt supply using
(4) AA cells. |
| |
|
The
upper curve illustrates a very bassy live show with sound
that's exaggerated at low frequencies for a 'gut-thumping-feel'
effect.
