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The other issue (other than this set being too sensitive for an overly loud show?) is that John's D7 has been upgraded to properly power the
DSM with the MOD-2 upgrade to Sony's Plug-in-Powering feature. The D100 has far too little current available............... needs to be
upgraded with the MOD-2 ($85) so that the mic is operating properly. You cannot use the line input.......... for two reasons........ one: no mic
powering feature exists with line input....... two: the DSM is designed with very low output and matches the deck's mic input only............ line
level input demands a much higher output and self powered mic to work at all.
Rock shows in general have been getting much louder with the use of higher power amps and more efficient PA speakers........... mic sensitivity
for current Rock Concert venues has been lowered to reflect the times......... see my web site and DSM mic chart page for the different DSM-6
Mic sensitivity ranges and suitable recording situations for each.
I do have a series of mic powering adapters, ones that just properly power the mic (with or without the MOD-2) and models that do this with
Bass reduction for reducing the exagerated bass more common in rock venues these days. The PA-6LC2 gives the most useful 65 cycle bass
reduction (can be switched off for full bass sounds) and will power the mic properly............. this may solve the distortion problem providing
the mic is not overly sensitive....... which I feel its not likely to be.
Let me know if any of this makes sense............ see if John has that original invoice & number somewhere......... and the mics Serial number is
on the cord........ let me know that..... I can also do a less effective search based on the serial number if the invoice number cannot be found.
Best Regards in Sound & Music Recording,
Leonard Lombardo
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