coreybenson wrote:
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So, knowing what we do, if you had a small pile of money to throw at
it, what would you consider for a do-it-all high quality mic? Neumann
U87? AKG 414 (I actually don't like them!)? Neumann TLM149? Some other
high buck mic?
The key is wow factor, but I'd like to get a Swiss Army knife mic if
possible. Even better would be two of them, if they'd work well as
overheads on drums, etc. Every time I buy a single mic I end up kicking
myself.
Thoughts? Opinions? Tell me to shut up and just keep recording,
ignoring the gear snobs who don't know any better?
Waiting patiently to spend my hard earned money! lol
Corey Benson
www.curbsideproductions.com
I have 5 414's (various incarnations including an early one with a C12
Capsule and two 414B-uls.and was really thinking they were "The Bomb"
until I used a U87. There was an almost distorted sound on some male
voices that disappeared with the U87.
Unfortunately, this revalation got me into a situation in which I
started jonesing for better and different sounding microphones. My
SM81's and Audio Technicas were replaced with 451's KM84's, KM 86's,
and Km184's. I got a beautiful pair of KM83's. Then I tried some
Schoeps. "Honey, What is this bill from Posthorn for $3400?, and this
one for $3200? and this for $750? --"Just some microphones."
"HOW MANY MICROPHONES DID YOU BUY? --"Just four."
I found a bunch of wonderful UM 563's (Gefell valve mic's) to augment
the U87's and I have a highly modded UM57 with a U47 capsule & Stephen
Paul diaphragm and custom power supply that is absolutely wonderful on
most voices.
Also a few ribbons, shotguns and specialty microphones, some of which
are beautiful display pieces.
You, my friend have started on a long and slippery slope. May the ride
be fun!
"I canna' change the Law o' Physics."--Scotty