{"product_id":"aea-stereo-bars-arrays-smp-1m","title":"AEA Stereo Bars \u0026 Arrays SMP-1M","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAEA Stereo Bars \u0026amp; Arrays SMP-1M —\u003c\/strong\u003e a 1-meter (100 cm) anodised aluminium stereo bar with three SMP-S sliders and an AEA-CP coupler, designed for precise and repeatable microphone positioning across the full range of stereo techniques — from coincident XY and Blumlein through ORTF to wide spaced pair at full one-metre spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SMP-1M is the middle variant in the AEA SMP bar system — wider than the SMP-17 (43 cm), narrower than the SMP-1.25M (125 cm). A one-metre bar with SMP-S sliders and a centimetre-engraved scale in 2.5 cm increments covers the complete practical range of stereo techniques used in studio and orchestral recording: from tight coincident XY pairs at the centre of the bar to wide A-B configurations with 80–100 cm spacing. Sliders travel freely and lock with a thumb screw at any point — the scale zeroed at centre allows immediate symmetric spacing readout without a tape measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFull Stereo Technique Range on One Bar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one-metre length covers not only standard studio configurations but also distant orchestral miking positions and instrumental ensemble coverage requiring wide horizontal spread. Three SMP-S sliders in the kit enable a centre-microphone layout — classic for A-B with outrigger or for a minimal Decca Tree on a single bar. The 17 cm ORTF spacing is marked specifically on the bar scale, removing the need to measure. The SMP-1M also functions as the standard rear arm bar for Decca Tree Regular assemblies, where two SMP-1M bars form the 2-metre rear span of the T configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModularity and System Expansion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SMP-1M is fully compatible with every element of the AEA SMP system: SMP-S sliders, the AEA-CP coupler, Decca Tree brackets, and the SW dead-hang swivel adapter. Engineers starting with the SMP-1M can add further bars or sliders without replacing the existing assembly. The hard-anodised aluminium with engraved scale allows exact session geometry to be reproduced from a numeric notation — critical on multi-day orchestral sessions and staged album recordings where tonal consistency between days is a production requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1-meter (100 cm) length\u003c\/strong\u003e — full range from coincident XY\/Blumlein to A-B and spaced pair at up to 1 m spacing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 × SMP-S slider\u003c\/strong\u003e — continuous position adjustment, individual azimuth angle setting (0°, ±30°, ±45°, ±55°), thumb-screw lock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAEA-CP coupler\u003c\/strong\u003e — 5\/8\" mic stand mount, zero play in the connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngraved scale in 2.5 cm increments\u003c\/strong\u003e — session-to-session geometry repeatability; dedicated ORTF spacing mark (17 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModular system compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e — standard rear arm for Decca Tree Regular and Super; compatible with all AEA SMP accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBar length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 m (100 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBar width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\" (approx. 2.5 cm), hard-anodised aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSliders included:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 × SMP-S (with individual azimuth adjustment)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoupler:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × AEA-CP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMount thread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\/8\" standard microphone stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngraved scale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 cm increments, zeroed at centre; ORTF spacing mark (17 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlider angle markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0°, ±30°, ±45°, ±55° (included angles: 60°, 90°, 110°)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupported stereo techniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e XY, ORTF, Blumlein, A-B \/ spaced pair, Mid-Side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA (Pasadena, CA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AEA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54069044543825,"sku":"50980","price":572.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8741\/0769\/files\/AEAStereoBars_ArraysSMP-1M.jpg?v=1781521206","url":"https:\/\/wrdtunes.com\/de\/products\/aea-stereo-bars-arrays-smp-1m","provider":"Wired Tunes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}