Topic: So how DO $45/pair omnis sound?

[uglybassplayer]

Peaches and the Herbmakers

fixed it

It's wierd, when I click on the link, the site recognizes me as being "signed in", but it still re-routes me to the signup page.  What should I be seeing when I click on the link?  Shoud it take me to a page where I can download the file, because that's not whats happening.

[china_rider]

Here is the original sample:
http://www.aztapers.org/music/samples/oteil.flac

[TNJazz]

Here is the original sample:
http://www.aztapers.org/music/samples/oteil.flac

Thanks!

Hey Dirk,
Why don't you cut that sucker up and just put the whole show on the archive?  That is oteil and the peachmakers right?

Matt

I would, but that would mean I'd have to listen to it again...

[uglybassplayer]

Thanks China_Rider, I'm downloading it right now.  BTW, I just pulled the trigger on a matched set of these mics (with the windscreens, holders & t-bar) myself.  I'm just a sucker for mics based on modified WM61As

- Frank.

[mmmatt]

Hey Dirk,
Why don't you cut that sucker up and just put the whole show on the archive?  That is oteil and the peachmakers right?

Matt

I would, but that would mean I'd have to listen to it again...

It would be like being reuninted with it and it feels so good...

[TNJazz]

Hey Dirk,
Why don't you cut that sucker up and just put the whole show on the archive?  That is oteil and the peachmakers right?

Matt

I would, but that would mean I'd have to listen to it again...

It would be like being reuninted with it and it feels so good...

fucker   

Now that song's going to be in my head all afternoon

[Chuck]

re-united.. hey.. hey...   
 
  sorry guys...   

[J.Maye]

I am definitely getting a pair of these. Obviously I can run these with my existing kind kabels>UA5, but Im looking for something a little more stealthable. I was originally going to save up and get a DPA 4061>MMA6000 setup, but when I saw/heard these I decided they completely fit my needs. Obviously the DPA setup would be nicer, but I think it would be overkill for what I really need. I don’t plan on stealthing much, but I really want the option. Anyone have a good recommendation for powering these mics? I’ll be running into a jb3 or iriver h120 and I would be satisfied with the internal a/d converter for now. I looked at the battery boxes and it looks like none of them put out enough voltage, or maybe I am missing something. I know this should prolly go in the pre/ad section, but since everyone is pretty much up to speed on these mics in this thread I thought I would pose the question here. Im looking for something small and fairly cheap, under $200. If that’s not a feasible option I’ll still have a nice set of Omni’s for open taping.

[smokydays]

I am definitely getting a pair of these. Obviously I can run these with my existing kind kabels>UA5, but Im looking for something a little more stealthable. I was originally going to save up and get a DPA 4061>MMA6000 setup, but when I saw/heard these I decided they completely fit my needs. Obviously the DPA setup would be nicer, but I think it would be overkill for what I really need. I don’t plan on stealthing much, but I really want the option. Anyone have a good recommendation for powering these mics? I’ll be running into a jb3 or iriver h120 and I would be satisfied with the internal a/d converter for now. I looked at the battery boxes and it looks like none of them put out enough voltage, or maybe I am missing something. I know this should prolly go in the pre/ad section, but since everyone is pretty much up to speed on these mics in this thread I thought I would pose the question here. Im looking for something small and fairly cheap, under $200. If that’s not a feasible option I’ll still have a nice set of Omni’s for open taping.

The MSH-1A was really developed for studio recording.  Give me a couple of weeks and I'll have a clip-mount version for plug-in or phantom power. 

That is awesome!  +T !  I will be ordering a pair soon myself.

[uglybassplayer]

The MSH-1A was really developed for studio recording.  Give me a couple of weeks and I'll have a clip-mount version for plug-in or phantom power. 

Hmm, I may just have to put my CSBs on evilBay 

- Frank.

[Chuck]

My thinking on these microphones is that they have more self noise than the typical condensors we all use for making audience recordings. But, for our application, that self noise is not as a big a concern as it would be in the studio environment. The ambient noise in the venues we record in easily masks the self noise the "ultra small" diameter electret omni mics have. The fact that the MSH-1A design is small (so, potentially stealthable) and 48v phantom powered is exactly what many of us need. Flat frequency response, good sound and very low price is the icing...

The anticipated battery box powered version will probably be very popular with tapers as well.

[rdflash]

I am definitely getting a pair of these. Obviously I can run these with my existing kind kabels>UA5, but Im looking for something a little more stealthable. I was originally going to save up and get a DPA 4061>MMA6000 setup, but when I saw/heard these I decided they completely fit my needs. Obviously the DPA setup would be nicer, but I think it would be overkill for what I really need. I don’t plan on stealthing much, but I really want the option. Anyone have a good recommendation for powering these mics? I’ll be running into a jb3 or iriver h120 and I would be satisfied with the internal a/d converter for now. I looked at the battery boxes and it looks like none of them put out enough voltage, or maybe I am missing something. I know this should prolly go in the pre/ad section, but since everyone is pretty much up to speed on these mics in this thread I thought I would pose the question here. Im looking for something small and fairly cheap, under $200. If that’s not a feasible option I’ll still have a nice set of Omni’s for open taping.

The MSH-1A was really developed for studio recording.  Give me a couple of weeks and I'll have a clip-mount version for plug-in or phantom power. 

They are already phatom if they are just XLR right?

[Chuck]

I am definitely getting a pair of these. Obviously I can run these with my existing kind kabels>UA5, but Im looking for something a little more stealthable. I was originally going to save up and get a DPA 4061>MMA6000 setup, but when I saw/heard these I decided they completely fit my needs. Obviously the DPA setup would be nicer, but I think it would be overkill for what I really need. I don’t plan on stealthing much, but I really want the option. Anyone have a good recommendation for powering these mics? I’ll be running into a jb3 or iriver h120 and I would be satisfied with the internal a/d converter for now. I looked at the battery boxes and it looks like none of them put out enough voltage, or maybe I am missing something. I know this should prolly go in the pre/ad section, but since everyone is pretty much up to speed on these mics in this thread I thought I would pose the question here. Im looking for something small and fairly cheap, under $200. If that’s not a feasible option I’ll still have a nice set of Omni’s for open taping.

The MSH-1A was really developed for studio recording.  Give me a couple of weeks and I'll have a clip-mount version for plug-in or phantom power. 

They are already phatom if they are just XLR right?

yup

[davepeck]

ordered mine this morning. thanks OP!

can't wait to try them out..

[TNJazz]

Hmmm...

I will have a sample from this weekend's gig up tonight or tomorrow (onstage mics -> Metric Halo) for additional consideration.

I've got a few concerns though, especially as it relates to field taping usage.  Need to do a little more listening first before I comment further though...