Topic: Proof that Church Audio mics are freaking awesome!!!!

[atxwolfattack]

Hey guys,

first off, i want to say that i am not trying to say anything bad about other microphones, or anyone else's gear, i just thought this observation was pretty interesting.

So a couple weeks ago, i went to record Dinosaur Jr is San Antonio Texas. First off, i know for a fact that they are very taper friendly, and ended up spending an hour before the show trying to convince the 100's of staff members at the venue that they are fine with taping. Luckily i ran into the road manager and he helped me get my gear in.

So i get a call from another Texas taper and told him he was gonna have a hard time getting his gear in. So since the road manager gave me a "audio press pass" i decided to go outside, and grab his gear, bring it in and let him clamp to my stand.

So here are the 2 setups...

jcrab66's  -   Schoeps MK4's > Nbox > Tascam HDP2

Mine -         Church Audio Cardiod mics > Church Audio STC-9000 > iRiver ihp-120


I thought it would be kind of cool to compare the two recordings.

NOTE: Jcrab66's recording was originally 24bit, but was dithered to 16, so his original could potentially sound even better at 24bit. Also, these are mp3s, so they are compressed, but they are both compressed exactly the same way.

Here is Jcrabb66's recording with the Schoeps MK4's...

A.mp3


And my recording with the Church Audio Cards...

B.mp3



What do ya think?


The Schoeps MK4's sound better to me, but you gotta admit, those Church Audio mics sound pretty dang close for the price difference.

[Kindguy]

Great job! T+

No doubt about it. Church audio bang for the buck factor is huge. Looking forward to trying my church omni caps out.

[Brian Skalinder]

Would it be possible to get the raw files - 24-bit MK4s and 16-bit CA?  Or even 16-bit for both?

[atxwolfattack]

yeah, i can post the 16 bit versions of both, i just need to upload them, i think the flac files both in 16bit are like 18mb each or so? I will post them in a little bit.

[atxwolfattack]

Here is the 16-bit flac file from Jcrabb66's Schoeps MK4's

http://www.wikiupload.com/download_page.php?id=168069



Here is my 16-bit flac file for the Church Audio cardiod mics

http://www.wikiupload.com/download_page.php?id=168076

[69mako]

I just listened to both samples at work on the cheap computer speakers and I couldvarely hear a difference between the two.  The "DinosaurJr t02.flac" file I thought had a little more bass in it but that's the only difference I heard.  This is great news for me because I bought a CA-9000 mic/preAmp from Chris and have been streming to use them for a while now.  I'll get to use mine in a week or so.  I can't wait!!

Mako

[Keyd]

Nice test. Thanks for sharing your results.   

They sound great. I have some Church Audio coming soon.   

This helps justify my opinion to myself, which is similiar to yours.

I used to really like that song too. I still do I guess, it's just been a long time since I have listened to it.

The band actually sounds better to me than the times I saw them 15-20 years ago.

[powermonkey]

Nice comparison!

+T.

[DaveG73]

This is really interesting.

I actually preferred the CA recording, the vocal seemed a little clearer to my ears. (only listened to the Mp3 versions).

That being said, I would have liked to have seen this as a blind test and I am not a fan of the band, so my thoughts that the schoeps being slightly bass heavy, could simply reflect the fact that this is the band's "sound".

I have d/l'ed some great schoeps taped shows and some great CA shows. I guess given my budget, I am very happy with Chris' product.

+T (My First) now I can finally give them, for pulling constantly good sounds. You are doing way better than me 

Dave.

[rowjimmy]

Wow. a cursory listen to the .mp3 files reveals striking similarity.
I'm going to grab the .flac files tonight and put a little more into this. +t

[KLowe]

Great.  Now chris's caps are going to run abou 1100 a peice.

Just when I was looking forward to the omnis.... 

+T's to samples and to the mic maker

[atxwolfattack]

yeah, Chris really does make such fabulous audio equipment. His mics and preamps are top notch, and for the price, you are gonna have a hard time finding something better. My rig consisting of the Church Audio mics and preamp, and an iriver-ihp120 cost me somewhere between 300-350 bucks, and i am very pleased with the results i get with the setup.

[Church-Audio]

Hey guys Church Audio cards are now on sale $1199.99 a pair 




Chris

[Arni99]

Hey guys Church Audio cards are now on sale $1199.99 a pair 




Chris

oh, cool price chris...1200$ HAHA!

[SparkE!]

Hey guys Church Audio cards are now on sale $1199.99 a pair 




Chris

oh, cool price chris...1200$ HAHA!

Some people are still selling them cheaper on eBay.