I'd just like to add my 2 cents here.
I have a CMC-08 rig, and LOVE it.
The mics can handle most anything w/o distortion.
IMO - The key to a good recording with them is a CA-9100 w/ the HPF filter on.
(or something comparable in function)
WHY ? because all the energy/voltage coming in is in the low Freq's.
When you put a 'leash' on the low end...when there is too much bass.
then the HPF filter normalizes the low end of the recording,
and you don't overload your line in.
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I just saw (recorded) Monster Magnet.
It was SO RETARDED LOUD that my ears rang HARD for 3 days and are still ringing a bit now.
I was 20' - 25' in front of the right stage array.
Show was 2-20-11. One off US show / Tour opener, they're in Australia now.
It was at Starland Ballroom, that has one of the loudest PA's I've ever heard.
and they crank the shit out of it !!!
and...
The recording came out great.
My levels on the CA-9100 and the recorder were way low, but no issues.
RIG : SP-CMC-08>CA-9100(HPF on)>VR-10(@16bit)
Want to Judge for yourself ?http://www.megaupload.com/?d=0K1C2IOR(RAR compression - 16bit wave recording, my pics, a review and recording info)
Let me know what you think. Enjoy.
(PLAY IT LOUD !!!)