Topic: AT-853 and sound quality

[marc0789]

not bad but you better be damn close.

My intention is to prove this wrong.... I think the phantom power unit's and a preamp will make a world of difference in sound quality.

that's not a slam. you're just not gonna make a $300 or so pair of mikes sound like $1000+, no matter what you put behind them.

[§†∑∫åµÞ≥¥]

not bad but you better be damn close.

My intention is to prove this wrong.... I think the phantom power unit's and a preamp will make a world of difference in sound quality.

that's not a slam. you're just not gonna make a $300 or so pair of mikes sound like $1000+, no matter what you put behind them.

I agree to some extent. I think it really depends on where it's being played back... if it's on a boombox, the mics may not matter too much. If it's on a nice home stereo w/ an EQ it may matter a little more, but the EQ could help balance it out.... I dunno.... it's hard to tell a multi-$1000 difference to my ears, at least based on where I'm listening to the recordings. A lot is based on location of the mics too, of course. It's basically a neverending debate in my mind. I've heard $5000 rigs that sounded like ass and $500 rigs that sounded great. Just spewing thoughts..... no offense was ever taken or inferred.

[spyder9]

I'll fluff my Audio Technica factory AT853RXs (phantom) all day long.  Nice balanced sound.  I use mine strictly for stealth purposes.  Hypers caps really do a good job.  I have nice recordings to backup my claim.  Granted, they do pickup bass real well.  Too well, sometimes.  But, its better than sounding tinny.   

[marc0789]

I can say that I've heard real good tapes, including yours. I have an outstanding SP tape of wilco from the fall, just great. but the situation was near ideal..right in front of a stack. and for sure, $ don't guarantee a damn thing if you don't have location and the right configuration.

[leegeddy]

and for sure, $ don't guarantee a damn thing if you don't have location the right configuration.

QTF!

marc

[spyder9]

What he said!   

[pfife]

I'll fluff my Audio Technica factory AT853RXs (phantom) all day long. 

I haven't noticed...

 

+t

[spyder9]

            T+ backatcha

[nexus6]

Posted my old Neko Case show up here to demo the AT853Rx for those wishing for a sample of the capabilities of this mic....

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=21823.0

ANDY (aka dwonk)

[Sean Gallemore]

one word

phantom

[Evil Taper]

I've been having a few problems taking these mics to loud metal shows without phantom power, but otherwise they sound great.

[KingReptile]

I'll fluff my Audio Technica factory AT853RXs (phantom) all day long. 

I haven't noticed...

 

+t

LOL

[George]

  Granted, they do pickup bass real well.  Too well, sometimes.  But, its better than sounding tinny.   

Agreed.  I taped a Faint show last October and the bass was overwhelming, my pants and shirt were literally bouncing from all the bass.  I figured i was gonna have a really mid-bass heavy tape after the show.  I got home and started converting the tape and was startled at what i was hearing, some earth shaking low bass...it was wild to hear that come from these little tiny mics.  Everytime i listen to this show i have memories of how freaking bass heavy the show was.

Evil Taper , if you get them modded for phantom power, you'll be happy with the change.  It definitely made a world of difference. Although it can be a little tricky sneaking in the mv-100 compared to the slim line battery module sp sells.

[Evil Taper]

Well, I didn't have the confidence in my gear anymore so I sprung for a pair of DPA 4061s, may keep the 853s around for multi mic mixes or some other craziness in the future.  Without the phantom style setup those mics just can't perform the way they need to.

[Karl]

I've mentioned in a couple other threads--I've ran these mics with 18V battery power, and they help handle the loud shows much better.