SoundField SPS422B Microphone System
System Components
1) The SPS422B Microphone itself looks like a normal microphone,
but with a larger "head" than normal (to hold the 4 capsule array). The narrow
barrel incorporates a 12 pin output connector and a 20 metre 12 pin to 12 pin
cable to connect the mic to its 1U processor is supplied as standard. The capsules
are all hand made by SoundField, gold sputtered and built with the typical features
of a high end large capsule condenser microphone. The SPS422B microphone itself
is the same microphone found in the top of the line SoundField MKV, the only
difference being the Processor. This is unique in that SoundField's stereo microphone
compares sonically to many other more expensive stereo pairs or stereo mics.
Nothing about the operational parameters are controllable at or within the microphone
itself. All control features are located on the SPS422B Processor/Preamp. The
concept is that the processor should remain within reach of the engineer in
the control room, where pattern and stereo modes can be altered without disturbing
talent or interrupting a session. This fact alone makes it unique in ease of
use, as the engineer will find the SoundField SPS422B a joy to operate.
2) A Mic Clip. A standard plastic "stand adapter" type mic clip is supplied with a 'double clamp' system to firmly hold the SPS422B Microphone which screws onto a conventional mic stand. A removable insert in the threading enables it to screw on to Euro style thread patterns or American style. Most people opt to purchase the optional shock mount to decouple the SPS422B from induced vibration.
3) A 20 Metre SoundField cable with a 12 pin female and 12 pin male
connector is included (about 55 feet long) to connect the microphone to its
1U processor. These cables can also be used as extension cables. It is a flexible
6 pair cable, which is a similar diameter to standard mic cable and manufactured
for SoundField by the Belden Cable Co.
4) A SPS422B 1U Electronics Processor/Preamp accomplishes all the capsule compensation, math and matrix operations to make it extremely easy to operate the SoundField Array. The system operates just as a coincident pair would but with a single set of controls. Inside the processor are extremely high performance microphone preamplifiers, delivering pro line level (+4) output to make it easy to interface to just about anything with XLR connectors. Specific features
