Re: If you were going to buy just one Mic...

[andy butler <akbutler@tiscali.co.uk>]

For Studio.

Nevaton CM51. ( pricey,  $1000 or so)
It's a multipattern condenser with a medium sized diaphragm. (omni fig8 
etc)
Incredibly detailed, full sound with just a subtle hint high frequency 
lift.
A large diaphragm condenser is never quite as good for off axis sounds,
and while they can sound amazing, they're not all purpose.
A small diaphragm gives more accurate response, especially off axis, but
doesn't have the big sound.
The Nevaton is Russian, but costs a bit more than the Octavas( which I 
have and like)
and easily beats them for sound.
Good on vocals(with pop filter of course).
Amazing to use a pair to capture a drum kit.

Sounds good even if you don't bother to position it. 


For Stage, and places you wouldn't risk a condenser.
Sennheiser 421.
Works for vocals much better than the SM58, you don't have to waste the 
mid eq on the mixer to get rid of the muddy 200Hz range. Has a variable 
high pass to remove lows if that's a problem. 

Works on a kick drum (good lf response and survives high sound pressure).

One of the standard mics for use on a guitar cab.

I've used one to record a whole drum kit, good enough for a demo.


Cheaper
Get an Octava for recording.
For live I'd check out some sort of Sennheiser.




andy butler
    


  

Chris Sewell wrote:
> what would it be? I'm thinking the Sputnik looks promising. Anyone try 
> this mic? Any better all in one's out there?
> Thanks
> C
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