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Gear / Technical Help => Microphones & Setup => Topic started by: T-90 on November 25, 2005, 01:09:06 PM
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Hey fellas.....here are some specs on mics I currently have.....1 large/1 small diaphragm....can I do XY with these or will the 2 different types of mics make for a bad recording in that setup? Is there a technique for recording with large/small combos, or is the technique to get some new mics? Im hunting around for a decent pair of starters, but wanted to get opinions from the pros on these specs....I would rather wait to get a better pair of mics if these will produce a poor recording than ruin a recording of a good show trying to use these.....they tested ok with my home stereo cranked up, not sure what the spl level was....seemed like I had to turn up the gain a fair amount on the AD20......any thoughts would make my day :)
Large-MLX990
Type: Condenser pressure gradient mic with large 20mm gold diaphragm capsule
Frequency Range: 30Hz – 20kHz
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Sensitivity: 15mV/Pa
Impedance: 200W
S/N Ratio: 80dB (Ref. 1Pa A-weighted)
Equivalent Noise Level: 20dB(A weighted IEC 268-4)
Max SPL for 0.5% THD: 130dB
Max SPL with -10dB cut: 130dB
Power Requirements: 48V Phantom Power (+- 4V)
Current Consumption: <3.0mA
Size: 60mm x 130mm
Small-MXL991
Type: Condenser pressure gradient mic with 20mm diaphragm
Frequency Range: 30Hz – 18kHz
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Sensitivity: 15mV/Pa
Impedance: 110W
S/N Ratio: 78dB (Ref. 1Pa A-weighted)
Equivalent Noise Level: 20dB (A weighted IEC 268-4)
Max SPL for 0.5% THD: 137dB
Power Requirements: Phantom Power 48V ±4V
Current Consumption: <3.0mA
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i would get 2 mics that are the same
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To bad the LD is not multi pattered - Could have set them up M/S.
I would also recommed the same mic's for xy.
Good Luck
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Also assuming that LD is like any other LD i've used, I wouldn't want to point the diaphram at the ground.
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thats what I was thinking......gots to get some mics :)
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anyone use these?
AT-PRO37
SPECIFICATIONS†
ELEMENT Fixed-charge back plate
permanently polarized condenser
POLAR PATTERN Cardioid
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 30-15,000 Hz
OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY –42 dB (7.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa*
IMPEDANCE 200 ohms
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL 141 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
DYNAMIC RANGE (typical) 112 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO1 65 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa*
PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS 11-52V DC, 2 mA typical
WEIGHT (less accessories) 1.7 oz (49 g)
DIMENSIONS 3.9" (99.0 mm) long, 0.83"
(21.0 mm) maximum body diameter
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you're probably gonna want to just buy a pair of standard starter mics. the mics used most widely are the ones that sound best for recording live music usually. might wanna check out the Studio Projects C4 or the AKG C1000. but if you would be able to achieve a nearly dead center location with the 2 mics you have you could mount the LD directly above the SD and point them both at the center of the stage. more of a single point stereo technique but it might sound ok once you mix the 2 mics together in post.
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cool....thanks for the input again....looking at a pair of c4's.....any suggestions on outdoor windscreens for them, or do the ones they come with work ok? I would like to try and use these mics Ive got, but I fear they will produce poor results in the field
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cool....thanks for the input again....looking at a pair of c4's.....any suggestions on outdoor windscreens for them, or do the ones they come with work ok?
search for "dead Rats"
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sweet....the old dead rats.....thanks
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just picked up a new set of c4's for $275.....gonna make some dead rats for em......thanks again kids :)
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just picked up a new set of c4's for $275.....gonna make some dead rats for em......thanks again kids :)
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so what are you running now?
c4's>?>ad-20>?
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c4's>mogami gold>ps-2>ad-20>optical>njb3
Thats my new rig :)
Going to try to get Otiel & Peacemakers and the Lee Boys in Jax on Dec 4th as my 1st real shot at a real recording!! Its indoors and I am more of a festival kind of guy....but I think it will be a good test run :)
btw....have some sennheiser HD477 open back phones....will these do the job just to check in on things or do I need to get something that will isolate more?
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btw....have some sennheiser HD477 open back phones....will these do the job just to check in on things or do I need to get something that will isolate more?
i cant help you with that. I dont check in on things until after the show
Raphael
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cool.....thanks again!!
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just picked up a new set of c4's for $275.....gonna make some dead rats for em......thanks again kids :)
Where'd you find 'em for $275? Everywhere I look I see $299.
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its a super secret :) check your PM