Posted by: "Tim Nielsen"
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> What's a fair price for a used SASS? I've sort of always wanted on,
> but honestly no idea what they sold for new.
>
> Also, how are 'out of the box'. I really enjoy how Walt's modified
> one sounds, from the samples I've heard. But how quiet is the mic 'as =
> is'? Is it useful for nature recording like it is, or only really
> modified out?
The stock Crown SASS is about 21-22dBA self noise. I do have one here
but never use it. It's also not as sensitive as the Mod SASS with the
MKH-20s, or that could be that you can safely apply a lot more gain. I
know I can use the Mod for greater distance. In any case, the Mod SASS
is a entirely different mic in character from the original model, though
they do have a lot in common.
You can use the stock SASS in nature recording but only in louder sites
where quiet ambiance is not a issue.
I've seen them go for about $400 on ebay, sometimes less, sometimes
more. A lot of variation.
A slightly cheaper alternative to the MKH-20 Mod uses the AT3032 mics.
Definitely better than the original, not quite as good as the MKH-20.
http://frogrecordist.home.mindspring.com/docs/mod_sass.html
The bottom of the page there is a photo and a couple comparison samples.
There are undoubtedly other mics that could be fitted.
Walt
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