what specifically did the Mod do for them ?

Do you know of a US supplier who will ship to the UK? I followed your link but they will only ship to US territory. Even with shipping cost and import duty this sounds like a great deal.
Cheers,

There are MXL distributors in the UK - I just can't find one stocking the SP1 (not even sure if it's still widely available).

I have googled for MCA SP1 and apart from mod discussions, this mostly brings up eBay sellers shipping from the US and asking around $89 plus $19 shipping to UK.
My thought was that if I could find a 'normal' US-based web retailer (charging the $40 price referred to in this thread) who would ship to the UK then even after shipping and UK tax it would still be a good deal at the current exchange rate.
PSSL have it in stock for $39.95, but as I said previously they will only ship to US territory. They suggested shipping to a US address and having it forwarded, but I don't think I want to get into that.

Failing being able to get one of these mics, I may go for the Red5 RV6, which comes with a shockmount, foam windshield and plastic foam-lined case for £49 + £7.50 UK shipping. This mic also has 100Hz rolloff and -10dB pad switches and has had good reviews in the UK. If anybody else has used one for acoustic and/or classical guitar I would be interested in your experience.

Hi Gareth,

Your avatar had me going for a couple of seconds - tried to swat it off my screen .

I have found a US eBay seller who will ship this mic worldwide for $89.95+$19 shipping - but I was looking for it at the $40 cost referred to in this thread. If you buy at this guy's price and take local tax into account, you're into a fairly crowded price point, so buying the SP1 isn't the no-brainer it is at $40 (may still be a bargain though, if it kicks bottom like the chaps say).

The eBay link I found is here.

Cheers

Here's a page with a demo! (It's voice-overs, but it can still give you an idea.) Scoll down a bit. Looks like this mic sometimes goes as the "MCA SP-1". Ooh well, whatcha 'spect... maybe a little Lost in Translation?

http://www.vocalimpactmedia.com/SoundStorage.html

FWIW, to me it sounds clearer, cleaner, and fuller after the mod. Here's the place that does the mods. The guy's name is Jim Williams:

http://www.audioupgrades.com/

Reading around, most of these LDC mic mods are capacitor-quality upgrades, possibly with a more optimized cap value (but more likely not). One could probably search for a similar DIY upgrade. Knowing the cap style would be the main objective. Then, open the MXL/MCA SP-1, find the right caps, pull them, measure them, then buy and install the same-value caps in the upgraded style.

Or, just pay Mr. Williams the going rate.

I recieved my pair this evening.. and I have to say..Thanks very much for the recommendation. They are actually very smooth sounding, It really suprised me. I'd put them up against any 200.00 - 300.00 mic that I have. I was concerned about self noise being high but that wasn't any worse than any other mic I have. I noticed that you can induce some hum in them by grabbing hold of the houseing... maybe I hadn't noticed this in other mics as much. Not a concern in normal use though. I wish I had the funds to order a few more. Thanks again for the heads up on this one.

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Phantom power
Keep it covered when you're not using it
Get or make a pop filter (you can get one for about $20).

My friend needs a mic. According to your referral, I told him to get th MCA Sp-1. This dude gave him Rocket 5's and a pop filter lol. Lucky dog. He is getting the 10 inch rocket woofer tomorrow.

Cant wait to hear how this mic sounds.

Good qustion CJ. Joe Meek has passed, but yes, he made great gear. I owned a great unit, as did a couple friends of mine.

Sup with the mic's? I wonder as well.

Joe Meek is now owned by PMI AUDIO GROUP, the same parent company that makes STUDIO PROJECTS mics and also TOFT AUDIO.

Here is their LINK

SP Mics are made by 747 Audio a Chinese OEM. I have used and own some SP mics and they are pretty good for the money, but unless you spend a lot more money, you won't get much better than the SP1. I think to top the SP1 you would have to spend over $250 to $300.

Heres one I'm very curious about

http://www.bswusa.com/proditem.asp?item=TRION-6000

So should my friend get this mic, the studio Projects C1, or a At 2020, or should he buy something ike the baby blue bottle for a first mic?

Well....................

SP1=$40
2020=$99
C1= $199-229
BlueBird & Baby Bottle=SOLD OUT @ those stoopid Full Compass price's.


So, I have a few SP1's, a 2020, an original C1, an original Baby Bottle, and 2 BlueBirds on their way here from Full Compass. Plus a whole bunch of other top notch mics, but we are talking "Bang for the Buck" mics.

I would say get 2 SP1's. Stereo is good, I like to buy mics in pairs. I think the SP1 is the best deal going.

Hell of a deal....however every review of the 2021 I have seen has not been that good. The 2020 I have sounds great, so $20 more for an SDC (2021) mic too......what's not to like.

CJ finds another GREAT deal !!!

ORIGINAL: LixiSoft

Hell of a deal....however every review of the 2021 I have seen has not been that good. The 2020 I have sounds great, so $20 more for an SDC (2021) mic too......what's not to like.

CJ finds another GREAT deal !!!

Freeking e-bay, ive spent over $1,000 in the past 3 days in there. Someone help me!!!!
Cj

Cool! Thanx Lixi.

After that reply, I think the sp-1 will do him well for now!

That groove tube mic is tempting, but I need the MP1 pre too eh?

So basically, this setup with my tenor, somewhat michael jackson sound is good for R&B vocals? I might have to get it! hehe