SKP100 Transmitter
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Greg Smith
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It works fine with battery powered condensers in my experience. I've used it with a Sennheiser ME66, ME67 and multiple Shure SM94s without problems, although my most frequent use is with handheld dynamics (Sennheiser MD46 and E835, mostly). You will probably need to adjust the gain to suit the output of the microphone, since the ME66 (for example) is "hotter" than pretty much any dynamic mic.
Feeding a lower-impedance output into a higher-impedance input is not generally a problem, as long as there is enough gain in the input stage to handle the levels. With the microphone directly attached to the transmitter and no length of cable between them, a balanced connection isn't necessary. Actually, though, since the SKP100 has a female XLR input on it, I'm not absolutely sure the input specification isn't a typo that they copied from the bodypack transmitter description right next to it on the spec sheet.
- Greg
Feeding a lower-impedance output into a higher-impedance input is not generally a problem, as long as there is enough gain in the input stage to handle the levels. With the microphone directly attached to the transmitter and no length of cable between them, a balanced connection isn't necessary. Actually, though, since the SKP100 has a female XLR input on it, I'm not absolutely sure the input specification isn't a typo that they copied from the bodypack transmitter description right next to it on the spec sheet.
- Greg
I tend to plant lavs, since I can hide them better. It's fairly easy to hide the cable and then I can tape the standard G3 transmitter under the table or in a potted plant, or most recently, under a cowboy hat. Lately I've been using the Oscar Soundtech 801s as my "go to" lav and plant
John Willett
Veteran
The SK 100 has 4.5V plug-in power for a condenser tie mic.
If you want 48V phantom you will need either the SKP 500 G2 or the SKP 2000 (G3).
Richard Crowley
Veteran
So where do you get them? The website is particularly devoid of any type of cost or availability information. Gives the impression they aren't very interested in sales.
From what I can tell they are a small operation, sell direct, and meter their flow of product by responding individually to pricing and availability requests. Having purchased from them on several occasions I can say that they are less interested in racking up sales and more interested in one on one relationships with potential users. My dealings with Oscar Soundtech makes me feel more like a client than a customer. I purchased my first 801 lav from them a year ago after having a 15 year old Tram fall apart (the plastic housing had become brittle). I now own 3, and now budgeting to add 3 of their TL-40s to my inventory having receiving glowing comments from a fellow soundie. Availability has never been a problem for me a it's never taken more than 5 business-days from the time I place an order until the mic arrives. As far as pricing, expect to pay half of what you would spend on Tram or Sanken.
Rick R
Veteran
In my experience, (and documented by others) any questions or other issues with the OST mics are responded to by Dave within a few hours, but that's usually the exception and more often than not.. a few minutes.
There were some problems with the earlier type 1/8" TRS locking connector, but I gather that has been taken care of. Problems with any of the older connectors reportedly have been quickly repaired/replaced w/o question.
There were some problems with the earlier type 1/8" TRS locking connector, but I gather that has been taken care of. Problems with any of the older connectors reportedly have been quickly repaired/replaced w/o question.