Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2005 10:04 am
I agree with the idea of buying a '57
but back to condensers....
In terms of condensers I would have to say that in my experience, unless you've got the money for Neumanns or Blue mics, AKG or Audio-Technica really make the best condenser mics within a moderate budget. (Not counting matched pairs of AKG C4000's, of course...those things are pricey and are also industry standard)
If you are on a tighter budget, go with MXL or Octava. Rode is also an option, also I have a friend with a Nady condenser that I actually like, and it's got the figure 8 pattern too.
Don't bother with any condensers except for large diaphragm condensers, unless you are recording cymbals or wind instruments.
Above all, rök.
but back to condensers....
In terms of condensers I would have to say that in my experience, unless you've got the money for Neumanns or Blue mics, AKG or Audio-Technica really make the best condenser mics within a moderate budget. (Not counting matched pairs of AKG C4000's, of course...those things are pricey and are also industry standard)
If you are on a tighter budget, go with MXL or Octava. Rode is also an option, also I have a friend with a Nady condenser that I actually like, and it's got the figure 8 pattern too.
Don't bother with any condensers except for large diaphragm condensers, unless you are recording cymbals or wind instruments.
Above all, rök.