fan of captive leads, because one
misplaced pull means it's back to the factory for
replacement, but with care and personal use
(don't let heavyhanded rock sound engineers get
their mitts on them) they should last.
In use the 1/4in connectors feel slightly on the
flimsy side and here I feel investment in Neutrik
connectors would be a few extra guilders well
spent.PERFORMANCE:
The SX- I Mk2 slips easily onto the
bell of the horn and with preamp in pocket the
player is free to wail away.
The sound is sharp and upfront without being
shrill and every nuance is captured. It cuts
through well in a mix, although I prefer knocking
a bit of the top end off and the positioning
system allows tonal balancing to achieve the
desired personal sound.
The LDM 94/SDS Modular System clamps in
place well and, although the gooseneck flexes
during energetic passages, I don't find this a
problem.The dynamic capsule delivers a warmer,
more rock'n' roll sound that's slightly curtailed
at extreme frequencies - no bad thing as the
results sit smoothly in a mix.
The LCM
85LP and LCM 89 capsules share the same
characteristics, both delivering a clear, natural
sound with a well balanced response from highs
down to lows. Subtleties and dynamics are
accurately reproduced, and every sonic nuance is
conveyed to the audience.
Both mics actually demand a high performance
standard, since less than perfect playing can be
heard just as easily as a brilliant solo.
There's a real depth to these
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mics which enables them to sit well
in a mix or stand out for solos.
The windscreen on the LCM 89 is occasionally
necessary as the capsule is sensitive to sharp
attacks (aren't we all?).The fixed positioning
doesn't offer the tonal variations of the more
mobile mic mounts, but all methods exhibit a high
resistance to shocks and mechanical noises.
"One
huge advantage of all these mics over traditional
stand-mounted alternatives is their evenness of
tone."CONCLUSION:
There's something in the SD Systems
range which should appeal to every player,
regardless of budget or taste. The top-of-range models are
very hi-fi and great for jazz, while the SDS
Modular System delivers real rock'n' roll -and at
high levels.
The SX-1 Mk2 is no slouch either, offering a
great sound and equally abundant value for money.
One huge advantage of all these mics over
traditional stand-mounted alternatives is their
evenness of tone.
My 'guinea pig' player remarked that it's often
hard to actually see where the stand is, let
alone perform at a consistent distance from the
mic.
There are many more brass, woodwind and string
models in the SD arsenal, and these too are well
worth checking out to suit equally specific
needs.
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The
SDS Modular system proves ideal
for conveying rock'n'roll sax
sounds
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MICFAX |
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Model:
SX- I MK2 |
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Model:
LCM 89 |
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Origin..
Holland |
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As SX- I Mk
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Type:
Electret condenser |
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Type: Back
electret condenser |
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Polar
pattern: Cardioid |
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Freq.resp.:
20Hz-20kHz |
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Freq.resp.:
150Hz-20kHz |
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Max SPL:
138dB (I% THD) |
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Impedance:
200 ohms |
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Max SPL:
14OdB |
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PRICES: |
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SX-
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Model:
SDS Modular System |
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SDS
Modular System £ 165 |
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LCM
85LP £245 |
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Type:
Dynamic |
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LCM
89 £299 |
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Freq.resp.:70Hz-15kHz |
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CONTACT: |
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Model:
LCM 85LP |
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Bill
Lewington: |
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01268
413366 |
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Frequency
response: 20Hz-2OkHz |
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Sales@bill-lewington.com |
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Max SPL:
138dB (1 % THD) |
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www.bill-lewington.com |
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