I'm looking for a pair of small condenser mics, which will be an upgrade from some AKG C1000s's. I would spend as much as 800 for the pair. Any suggestions? Thanks,

Hi all,
Just trying to see what everyones' opinion of what
the term "smooth" means in reference to a mic's characteristics.

Smooth as in not hyped or?

The singer I'm currently works with sounds awsome on this mic. But I'm not happy with the overall quality of the signal. I may perhaps just have a "bad" one, as my friend did buy it from guitar center 5 years ago, but I've always hear people saying the tone of the mic will be horrible if you happen to get a bad one, not the noise level or sensitivity.

Anyway...

Hi friends!

Have you tested MXL V69, V67,V77, 2001 and 2003 models?

Which is more suitable for:
a)vocals
b)strings
c)guitars?
d)snare?

Thanks in advance
Nice weekend
:)
:p:

Hi
Looking for some feeback on best mics for
recording violin, viola and cello. Can't
afford U87s but wondered about K184 if I can
find one ( or more ).

In the past I used a pair of AKG 414 EB mics to record piano. Interested in feedback re: other mics that would match up as well other than Neumann U87 ( too expensive )

Ted

Hey,

Is there anything in the $600- range worth looking at as far as small diaphragm condensers go apart from the Oktava MC-012 from The Sound Room and SP C4s? I was thinking used 451s, but I've heard they're quite too bright at times. I was also thinking about SM81s.

Instruments that will be recorded:

In the past ( when dinosaurs roamed the Earth )
I used a pair of AKG 414 EB mics to record piano.
Interested in feedback re: other mics that
would match up as well other than Neumann U87
( too expensive )

Also interested in whether noise reduction
is used when mixing down in analog at 30ips
1/2 inch tape.

Ted

hi,

i'm new here.

just bought an AKG 535EB small diaphram condenser and was wondering whether leaving it attached to a stand in my room would be ok - does it shorten it's lifespan in any way or will recording quality be affected by dust settling in? should i keep it in the box? will leaving the sponge/wind shield on have any negative effects?

I have treated my room a la fiberglass cloud on ceiling, and left the floor live. I like a bit of liveliness since I mostly record acoustic guitar in ORTF with some omni's. I took Ethan's advice from his faq on this and decided I'd try it with the cheaper rigid fiberglass bass traps on the ceiling with coverage at about 80%.