May 31st 04, 09:59 PM
I'm looking for an inexpensive setup for live recording.
I plan to record at both indoor (small clubs) or outdoor (festival) venues.
I'll use a stereo pair on a mic stand near the back the above venues.
I plan to record either to laptop (Edirol UA5) or to minidisc.
Does anyone have opinions on the following mics:
- Audio technica AT853 (cardoid capsules, phantom powering)
- MXL 603S, Behringer B5
- Studio Projects C4, Rode NT5
Specific questions:
- Does the AT853 (electret) offer as good quality as the others?
I know the self noise is a bit higher, but I am not concerned about that,
as long as the quality is good.
- How do the cheapies (MXL, Behringer) compare to the midrange (SP, Rode)?
I prefer the Behringer, but only because I can get them a bit cheaper
(in Canada). Is that a good mic?
- I know I could get more expensive gear, but I'm mainly looking for
a starter setup.
By the way, these recordings will be made with artists' permission.
I won't put them on P2P networks either...
Thanks,
Richard
I plan to record at both indoor (small clubs) or outdoor (festival) venues.
I'll use a stereo pair on a mic stand near the back the above venues.
I plan to record either to laptop (Edirol UA5) or to minidisc.
Does anyone have opinions on the following mics:
- Audio technica AT853 (cardoid capsules, phantom powering)
- MXL 603S, Behringer B5
- Studio Projects C4, Rode NT5
Specific questions:
- Does the AT853 (electret) offer as good quality as the others?
I know the self noise is a bit higher, but I am not concerned about that,
as long as the quality is good.
- How do the cheapies (MXL, Behringer) compare to the midrange (SP, Rode)?
I prefer the Behringer, but only because I can get them a bit cheaper
(in Canada). Is that a good mic?
- I know I could get more expensive gear, but I'm mainly looking for
a starter setup.
By the way, these recordings will be made with artists' permission.
I won't put them on P2P networks either...
Thanks,
Richard