What would be the best cardioids to get for the CMC8 when most of the recordings I do are in medium sized clubs (subcards, cards, or hypercards)? Also, do I need the adapter from sound professionals to attach a set of cardioids? Thanks!
Originally these were sold as follows:
ES943 body + adaptor + AT853 caps (large)
The latest models are:
ES943 body + AT943 caps (small, no adaptor)
So its up to you - you can buy AT943 card caps, or an adaptor + AT853 caps
I've used both, sound is similar, but my personal choice is AT853 caps, I think they sound nicer.
Really depends on availability of capsules. I use Card capsules 95% of the time, and Hypers for the larger venues / arenas / outdoor stadiums.
I think I got that right, and I hope the above was clear, if not, pm me.
Now it gets tricky - AT853 (and probably the smaller AT943) mics overload at very high volumes - your typical club rock gig. This is why people phantom power these mics, or use a 3-wire battery box. Chris Church could build you one of these.
ps Chris..you went from occasional visits to fluffing your gear constantly - we've got the mesage now
pps has anyone done a direct shoot out between Chris's cardioids and AT853s (ie running them in parallel)? If so, I'd like to know the results. I did offer to do this a few months ago..