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Re: microphones ( was "electric percussion instruments")



--- Richard Zvonar <zvonar@zvonar.com> wrote:
> At 2:41 AM -0800 2/22/03, Rick Walker/Loop.pooL wrote:
> 
> >I always used Beta 58s or Beta 57s on stage before I heard a pair of 
>the AKG
> >C1000s ...one can purchase a pair of these great mics for $300 at most
> >big music stores:
> 
> $330/pair on zZounds.com; $300/pair at musiciansfriend.com
> 
> This is a good opportunity for people to weigh in on their preferred 
> microphones for various purposes.

The C1000 isn't a bad mic for stage work, with the hypercardioid adapter
installed and careful monitor placement, but any condenser mic is sensitive
enough to cause problems with feedback and unwanted noise pickup. It's 
probably
better in a more controled environment. However, it'll work on a battery 
when
phantom power isn't available, making it a nice portable tool.

The C1000 has a weak bass response that I think would make it a poor 
choice for
low frequency instruments. Records well a "zingy" sounding acoustic to fit 
into a
busy mix though. I think it's too thin sounding for good vocals.

In general, for all-around stage work, the SM57 is really pretty useful. 
Durable
too. I like the Beyer M201 (or even the M69) for a more neutral sound. The 
Audix
dynamic mics are nice and crisp sounding stage mics. A Shure SM7 or EV 
RE20 would
give better bass response without a lot of feedback issues.

Greg

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