CHOOSING A DSM Stereo Microphone Model FAQ ... - Sonic Studios

mics onto a pair of walkman style headphones so the wires running down my neck don't look weird?
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4) How can I purchase these from you?
Thanks!
Paul (@aol.com)
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Hello Paul,
Thank you for expressing interest in a DSM microphone system and for also describing your project and portable deck model.
The DSM-6S/EH or DSM-6S/H (only pro-match choices in stock currently; $550 & $450) are suggested models. Powering the DSM
may be done directly by the M1, but the MOD-2 upgrade is needed to get the most consistent performance from the microphone.
Instead of the M1 MOD-2 powering, a useful PA-6LC ($125) powering adapter & 85 cycle bass rolloff will allow removing some of the
lower frequency rumbling that urban (ambient sound) situations tend to have; auto/truck traffic and air conditioning systems produce
a lot of rumble even if you don't consciously notice it; it will be very apparent in your interview recordings and likely need some DAW
post filtering work at least. The 6LC powering adapter will properly power the DSMs and provide a significant bass rumble reduction
that seems most useful for your project.
Although you may mount the mics anyplace you like, I'd strongly suggest recording with the DSMs headworn in some fashion. They
are smaller than they appear in the photos and are rarely noticeable for what they are .... Stereo mics. Having just long enough hair to
hide them in the sideburn area when mounted on eyeglasses usually provides the best low profile. Mounting the DSMs any place else
without the "head baffle in-between the pickups" significantly reduces the "you are there" quality of the recordings.
Obviously, you must make some important decisions on what is most important for your sound within projects and mount the DSMs
accordingly.
Mic models suited to your music or sound recording tastes are listed at: http://www.sonicstudios.com/dsm.htm
Powering & bass filter considerations are discussed at: http://www.sonicstudios.com/pa_x.htm
General Ordering information is at: http://www.sonicstudios.com/ordering.htm
Regards in Sound & Music Recording,
Leonard Lombardo
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