In Article uX3Pa.21949$Ph3.1498@sccrnsc04, "Brad Harper"
wrote:
For all of the instuments you mentioned, I would suggest a ribbon over a
dynamic. Beyerdynamic M160, or M260 would be good choices if you couldn't
pop for a Royer SF-1 or Coles.

Brad Harper


"jnorman" wrote in message
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i'm thinking of picking up a couple of LD dynamics for the studio,
after reading the consistently good comments on them from dorsey and
fraser and others. the RE20 and the sennheiser 421 and 441 are seem
pretty nice. which would be the best choice for mainly classical
instruments in a studio setting? violin, cello, oboe, picollo,
various ethnic instruments, etc. how would they do on piano, pedal
harp, or classical guitar? what preamps work well with dynamics like
these? thanks.

A ribbon on strings and reeds is usually fine. A ribbon on a classical
guitar, harp or piano would be my last choice.

Regards,

Ty Ford

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