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Offline emalvido

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The AT dilemma.......... AT831, AT943, AT853 wich one?
« on: March 17, 2006, 05:40:22 PM »
Hello Board :
Done my homework, read lots of posts asking: wich one is better?, taping results?, distortion? one vs other, ups, downs, recomendations, etc etc....
So I ended mixed up  ???
Bottom line......... wich ones should I get?
Basically would be the SP-CMC-? wich model?
According to me, the choice would be SP-CMC-8
I tape in large arena, auditoroum; rock pop concerts, sometimes would be loud metal stuff.
I have used OKMII/R for 4 years, very happy with them I  need to upagrade to cardiodids 
I will use my loyal M1
Stealth basis
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Re: The AT dilemma.......... AT831, AT943, AT853 wich one?
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2006, 06:41:49 PM »
the 943 are smaller if your primary use is stealth.  the 853 are a little bigger, but IMO, sound better... i think they are some of the best mics out there at the price point.  831 have a more limited responce and i am not a fan of what i have heard...

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Re: The AT dilemma.......... AT831, AT943, AT853 wich one?
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2006, 06:58:29 PM »
Quote from: jeromejello on March 17, 2006, 06:41:49 PM
the 943 are smaller if your primary use is stealth.  the 853 are a little bigger, but IMO, sound better... i think they are some of the best mics out there at the price point.  831 have a more limited responce and i am not a fan of what i have heard...

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What he said!

AT853 is a small price increase from AT831, but provides: better sound, interchangeable capsules.

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Re: The AT dilemma.......... AT831, AT943, AT853 wich one?
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2006, 07:57:17 PM »
Get some AT853s and give them some phantom power OR a three wire battery box and you'll be good to go until the upgrade bug strikes again.....
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Re: The AT dilemma.......... AT831, AT943, AT853 wich one?
« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2006, 08:12:51 PM »
I've got a sweet AT943 phantom/mini combo mod kit available in the Yard Sale.
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Re: The AT dilemma.......... AT831, AT943, AT853 wich one?
« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2006, 12:21:06 PM »
buy 853RX's and feed em phantom power, they sound better than the other 2 IMHO
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Re: The AT dilemma.......... AT831, AT943, AT853 wich one?
« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2006, 05:05:34 AM »
After running AT831s for 3 years (and having a few official releases to my name with these mics), I have to say they are tough and dependable mics, and forgiving for bad-sounding rooms.

AT853s are better, but need to be phantom or 3-wire battery box powered. I'm happy with the upgrade to them.
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Re: The AT dilemma.......... AT831, AT943, AT853 wich one?
« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2006, 09:02:15 AM »
There are a few guys offering the 3 wire boxes in the Yard Sale for $100.  That will allow the AT853s to handle higher SPLs and bass.  Or go phantom power as suggested, you will notice a difference in how they handle a typical show.
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Re: The AT dilemma.......... AT831, AT943, AT853 wich one?
« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2006, 11:51:51 AM »
Does anyone have any side-by-side pics of any of these mics together. I've only held the 943's in my hand, but I'm wondering what the 853's look like next to the 943's?
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Re: The AT dilemma.......... AT831, AT943, AT853 wich one?
« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2006, 12:05:12 PM »
Quote from: Tainted on March 22, 2006, 11:51:51 AM
Does anyone have any side-by-side pics of any of these mics together. I've only held the 943's in my hand, but I'm wondering what the 853's look like next to the 943's?

I don't have any pics but I'd say the at943's are 33% smaller, rough estimate.
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Re: The AT dilemma.......... AT831, AT943, AT853 wich one?
« Reply #10 on: March 22, 2006, 02:52:25 PM »
I'm looking into picking up a set of stealth mics - quick Q can the  853's deal with 30v from the Microtrack? I thought I saw they were 5-52v or something ... <shrug>

still debating on what to get, minimal budget though..
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Re: The AT dilemma.......... AT831, AT943, AT853 wich one?
« Reply #11 on: March 22, 2006, 02:54:45 PM »
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Re: The AT dilemma.......... AT831, AT943, AT853 wich one?
« Reply #12 on: March 22, 2006, 03:16:15 PM »
I'll try and take a picture tonight of the two side by side
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Re: The AT dilemma.......... AT831, AT943, AT853 wich one?
« Reply #13 on: March 22, 2006, 11:41:13 PM »
OK, so if I get sp-sms-4 w/ at853 element, is a regular 9V batt box with no bass rolloff sufficient? (running into a jb3)

I have this: http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/SP-SPSB-1

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Re: The AT dilemma.......... AT831, AT943, AT853 wich one?
« Reply #14 on: March 23, 2006, 12:23:07 AM »
Quote from: jhirte on March 22, 2006, 02:52:25 PM
I'm looking into picking up a set of stealth mics - quick Q can the  853's deal with 30v from the Microtrack? I thought I saw they were 5-52v or something ... <shrug>

still debating on what to get, minimal budget though..


fur fuksakes jim, you just saw my 853's whaddaya need to know :P
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