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Re: Do I get the Schoeps MK4, MK41's or MK5?
« Reply #75 on: July 16, 2013, 01:17:03 PM »
So, I'd say you've decided to go with the mk41s ;)
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Re: Do I get the Schoeps MK4, MK41's or MK5?
« Reply #76 on: July 16, 2013, 01:27:04 PM »
Quote from: F.O.Bean on July 16, 2013, 01:17:03 PM
So, I'd say you've decided to go with the mk41s ;)

I don't know - I keep changing my mind  :facepalm:

If I'm most satisfied with the CA14 omni's at the moment (exept for the clapping, chatter etc) - why upgrade to a supercardioid?  ::)

Perhaps I should settle with the MK4 and get less chatter, clapping than my CA14 omni's - but getting more detail and overall better sound ?

When standing on the floor at the 12,000 seater arena in Gothenburg, maybe the MK4 is sufficient at a good location anyway? (40-60 ft from the PA).

Just saying... it's hard to decide  ;D
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Re: Do I get the Schoeps MK4, MK41's or MK5?
« Reply #77 on: July 16, 2013, 01:33:11 PM »
Quote from: jontebus on July 16, 2013, 01:27:04 PM
Quote from: F.O.Bean on July 16, 2013, 01:17:03 PM
So, I'd say you've decided to go with the mk41s ;)

I don't know - I keep changing my mind  :facepalm:

If I'm most satisfied with the CA14 omni's at the moment (exept for the clapping, chatter etc) - why upgrade to a supercardioid?  ::)

Perhaps I should settle with the MK4 and get less chatter, clapping than my CA14 omni's - but getting more detail and overall better sound ?

When standing on the floor at the 12,000 seater arena in Gothenburg, maybe the MK4 is sufficient at a good location anyway? (40-60 ft from the PA).

Just saying... it's hard to decide  ;D

Yeah I feel ya! It's a tough decision with so much $$$ involved!!! Just keep listening to stuff on archive.org and go from there
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Re: Do I get the Schoeps MK4, MK41's or MK5?
« Reply #78 on: July 16, 2013, 05:19:01 PM »
Quote from: jontebus on July 16, 2013, 01:27:04 PM
Quote from: F.O.Bean on July 16, 2013, 01:17:03 PM
So, I'd say you've decided to go with the mk41s ;)

I don't know - I keep changing my mind  :facepalm:

If I'm most satisfied with the CA14 omni's at the moment (exept for the clapping, chatter etc) - why upgrade to a supercardioid?  ::)

Perhaps I should settle with the MK4 and get less chatter, clapping than my CA14 omni's - but getting more detail and overall better sound ?

 (40-60 ft from the PA).


41s!  Lock the thread
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Re: Do I get the Schoeps MK4, MK41's or MK5?
« Reply #79 on: July 16, 2013, 05:32:32 PM »
^ it's deja vu all over again.
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Re: Do I get the Schoeps MK4, MK41's or MK5?
« Reply #80 on: July 17, 2013, 11:37:38 AM »
Quote from: jontebus on July 15, 2013, 04:31:25 AM
Quote from: Gutbucket on July 15, 2013, 01:14:39 AM
Just curious, have you considered the microphones made in your home country?  There are some nice microphones made in Sweden-  Milab, Pearl, Line-Audio.

Nope - I've heard shows recorded in the 80's with Milab-mics though (small ones). Might have happened a few things after that (to the better)  ;)

Seems most of these brands are more suitable for acoustic settings.

/Jonas

Relative to the other comment here about Milabs I don't like the tone they reproduce, particularly on the highs, which can be grating.  Overall they have some clarity but don't seem accurate to my ear. 
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Re: Do I get the Schoeps MK4 or MK41's?
« Reply #81 on: July 17, 2013, 11:40:15 AM »
Quote from: Gutbucket on July 12, 2013, 09:43:30 PM

It strikes me as conceptually analogous to what is perhaps the most important acoustic phenomenon in recording to my mind- the direct/reverberant ratio.



+1.  That really is what most of the fuss is about.  I think everyone has different tolerances for that ratio but I know what I like most  ;D   
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Re: Do I get the Schoeps MK4, MK41's or MK5?
« Reply #82 on: July 17, 2013, 12:50:19 PM »
I agree. I have zero plans for adding caps for a long while to come. Mk4/mk41 has me covered!
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Re: Do I get the Schoeps MK4, MK41's or MK5?
« Reply #83 on: July 17, 2013, 02:07:42 PM »
There's two trains of thought I see.  On the one hand, it IS hard to decide which is the best capsule for your situation.  There's lots of data to sort through and lots of recordings you can listen to.  It's alot of infomration to absorb, and differing opinions taboot...none of this makes the task of deciding any easier.

On the other hand, all of the capsules in the Schoeps line have similar sonic signatures to them and, to me, you're really contemplating features that won't result in DRASTIC differences to how your recordings will sound. 

In the end, whatever you decide, you're gonna get alot of really good recordings whatever you go with, so I wouldn't stress over the decision too much.
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Re: Do I get the Schoeps MK4, MK41's or MK5?
« Reply #84 on: July 22, 2013, 10:33:46 AM »
Hi again,

Those who would like to share a link to their best captures with the MK41's (stealth!!!) are more than welcome :)

/Jonas
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Re: Do I get the Schoeps MK4, MK41's or MK5?
« Reply #85 on: July 22, 2013, 10:40:35 AM »
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Re: Do I get the Schoeps MK4, MK41's or MK5?
« Reply #86 on: July 22, 2013, 05:02:33 PM »
Quote from: jontebus on July 22, 2013, 10:33:46 AM
Hi again,

Those who would like to share a link to their best captures with the MK41's (stealth!!!) are more than welcome :)

/Jonas

Here's my most recent. Venue was a 250 capacity club:
http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=163241.0
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Re: Do I get the Schoeps MK4, MK41's or MK5?
« Reply #87 on: July 22, 2013, 05:09:11 PM »
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Re: Do I get the Schoeps MK4, MK41's or MK5?
« Reply #88 on: July 22, 2013, 05:53:46 PM »
Thanks guys!  :clapping:
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Re: Do I get the Schoeps MK4, MK41's or MK5?
« Reply #89 on: July 22, 2013, 06:41:01 PM »
Quote from: jontebus on July 22, 2013, 05:53:46 PM
Thanks guys!  :clapping:

Did you listen to my Dosio fob tape above?
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