So how DO $45/pair omnis sound?

[TNJazz]

Decide for yourself.  Here is the sample file:  http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=B09E92646B69D313

This is a very unscientific sample - the show got a little crazy last night and I had to scramblie to get these put up in time (they arrived late in the day).  Several tapers last night, so I just stuck the mics onto fleximounts and clamped them onto a stand in the "section".  So the path you're hearing is MSH-1A (omni) -> MOTU Traveler @ 24bit/48kHz.  Mics were run in the crowd approximately 20 feet from the stage, spaced about a foot and a half apart (see pic).

No post processing at all was done to the files.  These are the raw files that are part of the multitrack project.

Next weekend I'll try them onstage, and running through a better preamp (either Metric Halo, Onyx 800R or Ramsa).

Please leave your comments on this thread.  Round 2 to follow.

If you like what you hear, these can be purchased here:  http://www.naiant.com/studiostore/microphones.html

[Brian Skalinder]

Here is the sample file:  http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?actionfiltered=download&ufid=B09E92646B69D313

Is there a way to get this w/o signing up for an account?

[dunebug81]

Here is the sample file:  http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?actionfiltered=download&ufid=B09E92646B69D313

Is there a way to get this w/o signing up for an account?

Hes linked the wrong page.

[TNJazz]

My bad - fixed it (I think)

[Gawain]

Dimensions: 2 3/4" x 3/4"ø (70mm x 19mmø)....this makes them even good to stealth...I better switch off my pc or will end the night with a pair ordered  but with that price...mmmm...

[L Ron Hoover]

I wonder how these would work with the Microtracker's 30V phantom.

[F.O.Bean]

sounds great IMO, hmmm, may have to buy a pair for shits and giggles

[Ryan Sims]

I wonder how these would work with the Microtracker's 30V phantom.

Here's the specs according to the website:

Type: Omnidirectional Electret Condenser Microphone
Phantom Power: +48V nominal, +18V minimum
Recommended Input Impedance: 600Ω minimum
Sensitivity: -39dBV/Pa, +/- 2dB
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.15% typical, 1kHz @94dBSPL
Maximum Level: 126dBSPL (1% THD @ 116dBSPL, +/-2dB)
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz, +/-2dB
Polar Response, 180°: -3dB @ 10kHz
Self-Noise: 22dBA
Weight: 1.3oz (36g)
Dimensions 2 3/4" x 3/4"ø (70mm x 19mmø)

One would assume the 30V could do it fine, right?
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I, for one, think these sound unbelievable.  $44/matched pair is insane.  I will be buying these instead of omni caps for my 853s, definitely.  Fuckin' A I am blown away.  I can't wait for Round 2, big +T.

[Sanjay]

the capsules on the end look strangely like the panasonic capsules in core sound etc....

[TNJazz]

The maker of these mics is a member of this board.  Perhaps he'll step up and tell us more about them?

Attached is a closeup pic of the pair.  The mics are basically an XLR connector, that's it.

Dirk

[stirinthesauce]

Sounds really amazing, Dirk.  I ran 481's there last night.  Sound marginally better, but not $1200 better    Think I know what my next purchase is.  Need some omnis

[TNJazz]

I set up a pair of 481's there last night, pressed record and then left to tape some lame show at another bar.

fixed it   

[Chuck]

This is so weird. ToddR sent me a link to these on Friday. I sent a couple of e-mails and I PayPaled him the $$ today.
I've been looking for this type of mic for a while now. $54 shipped for (2) matched omni's (with two windscreens), with XLR connectors that take 48v phantom power!   I can't wait 'til they come.

[stirinthesauce]

I set up a pair of 481's there last night, pressed record and then left to tape some lame show at another bar.

fixed it   

Hey, I made it back for the last 40 minutes of their set    Then left again, came back for the last 20min of the Jack Pearson/Oteil superjam set 


Don't think I'll be trying that one again anytime soon    Thanks for posting the sample, I am really impressed by those little omnis.

[TNJazz]

Here's another shot of the "section".  Damn those tapers are sooooo energetic...