Topic: Looking for a smaller second set of mics...

[Swampy]

So, the TLs just arn't practical for theater taping... They require too large of a stand and bag for some theaters. So I was thinking about buying a second set of smaller mics for theaters. I was thinking about maybe getting a set of the Superluxes again, but I've also though about going even smaller, possibly stereo mic or mini mics. The catch is that I want to keep it under 200 bucks, as I just won't use them enough to justify anything more. I'd like to get hypers since I will be using them in theaters. I was looking at the Giant Squid mics, but I don't think they make hypers, I also looked at the Sound Professionals, but I don't think they sell a pair of hypers for under $200. Does anyone have any suggestions for me? Thanks for any help!

EDIT to add that these don't need to be completely stealthable or anything. I'd like to use my UA-5 if at all possible so I have some pres & A>D...

[rowjimmy]

Franken-Naks? Seen a few around the yard sale lately and they might fit the bill... perhaps a bit more spendy than $200.

[Swampy]

Ya, pretty much if they are over 200 they arn't any good to me, I can't really justify spending that much...

[rowjimmy]

Yeah, I sing the budgetary blues, myself.

[Swampy]

Yeah, I sing the budgetary blues, myself.

haha I hear ya. It was only that I saved some money on finding a cheap W-mod UA-5, and the fact that I've gotten a ton of work in the last few weeks that I'm able to afford this little expense!

[joekar]

I have a set of AT853's for sale for $160........they come with card caps and you can pick up a set of hyper and omni caps to round out the set.....I have them listed in the yard sale....PM me if your interested...

I'm not pimpin' but I couldn't resist..

Peace,
jk

[Swampy]

I have a set of AT853's for sale for $160........they come with card caps and you can pick up a set of hyper and omni caps to round out the set.....I have them listed in the yard sale....PM me if your interested...

I'm not pimpin' but I couldn't resist..

Peace,
jk

PM sent. If hyper caps are available for a decent price, I'm interested...

[joekar]

PM sent

Here's the link to SP's selection of 853 elements....

http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/category/320/mics

and the Hypers

http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/AT853H-ELE
Peace,

jk

[Swampy]

Looks like I'm gonna own some AT 853s! Though with the hypers and phantom adapters they are more than I'd like to spend, I think for what I'm getting, they will be worth it!

[Nate]

how about some 391's?

[Nick's Picks]

Studio Projects C4s

[spyder9]

Audio Technica AT3031

http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired_mics/474528ca789f46f4/index.html

Great sounding mic for the money.  I'm on the 2nd go-around with these mics.  The cease to amaze me.  Great cardioid packed in a 5 1/2 inch barrel.  Very low-pro and can be had on eBay for $200.00 a pair or less. 


 SPECIFICATIONS
 
ELEMENT                            Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
POLAR PATTERN                        Cardioid
FREQUENCY RESPONSE               30-20,000 Hz
LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF             80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY -34 dB (19.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
IMPEDANCE                              250 ohms
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL       148 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 158 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)
NOISE                                         16 dB SPL
DYNAMIC RANGE (typical)         132 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO                78 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS    11-52V DC, 3 mA typical
SWITCHES                               Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad (nominal)
WEIGHT                                        4.0 oz (112 g)
DIMENSIONS                              5.67" (144.0 mm) long, 0.83" (21.0 mm) maximum body diameter
OUTPUT CONNECTOR                 Integral 3-pin XLRM-type