Topic: What mics would you buy if price was no object?

[Lexus507]

ssia

[eric.B]

probably all of them.

[Lexus507]

cop out answer

[Aaron41]

Today the answer would be AKG 483s. Tomorrow... who knows.

[IowaClint]

Get something you can use in all applications.  I own 391/93 and 481/83.  I think it comes down to preference.  I used to patched out of a guy that had 481/82/83->V2->ad2k and the recordings were amazing hence why "I" when to AKG.  You may have other preference. Money will get you the greatest but when it comes down to it, let you ears do the talking rather than somebody else.  Everybody has a fav.  my .02
~Clint

[sullen]

cop out answer

Not a cop out!

I would buy all of them too 

[shaggy]

Schoeps mk4v/mk21 > KCY > vms02ib and Sonosax SX-M2/LS

And I did buy them!  Fuck it, you only live once...

[muj]

probably all of them.

the best answer +T

[muj]

I've had a bit of a woodie for a mic by this company, Pearl

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http://www.pearl.se/estart.htm



or,....

Pearl wishes to introduce its new Tube Microphones - the CT40 and the DT40. The CT40 model uses a fixed cardioid capsule while the DT40 model offers a choice of five different polar patterns making this microphone ideal for many recording applications.

These microphones use the classic Pearl dual rectangular capsule, which allows it to achieve
a very flat frequency response. The capsule is mounted in silicone, and then supported on a cone to prevent sound reflections. Further, the microphones are powered by a traditionally designed circuit utilizing a Nuvistor vacuum tube and high quality transformer made with an orphous core material.

This microphone has been carefully developed to produce the best results in many applications. It is manufactured from the very highest quality components to provide the very best sound experience.
To orient the microphone, the sound source must face the PML Logo.

The CT 40 and DT 40 are finished in black chromium. The C4020 Power Supply is connected to the microphone using an 8-core XLR cable, and the output from the power supply is a standard three pin XLR.
The D4020 for use with the DT40 incorporates a rotary switch to select the five different polar patterns.

Both Pearl models are supplied with a flight case, respective power supply, a 10-meter cable,
and the 1942 shockmount.
 
   
Specifications
Polar pattern:    DT 40 Figure of eight, omni, cardioid, hypercarioid, wide-angel cardioid
CT 40 Cardioid
Sensitivity:    28 mV/Pa
Impedance:    200 ohm
Operating voltage:    48 V
Frequency response:    20 Hz - 25 kHz
Rec. min. load imp:    1 K ohms
Weight, microphone:    470 g
Dimensions:    160x ø43
Connector CT 40:    6-pin XLR    
Connector DT 40:    7-pin XLR    
Power Supply CT 40:    C4020
Power supply DT 40    D4020
Power supply, weight    1,3 kg
Power supply, dimensions    160x100x175 mm
Connector 4020:    Audio output = 3-pin XLR

my next 2 purchases are pearl mics and gefell mk102 caps. would love a pair of earthworks sr78 /30 as well.

[nickgregory]

DPA 4022

[Shawn]

 I'd probably go with a nice set of U-89s

[Brian Skalinder]

I'd add a pair of MK2s and MK8s, and another set of CMC6 bodies and KC5 actives.  And since price would be no object, I'd pick up a Deva V, too.

[ford prefect]

I'd add a pair of MK2s

Same here, and a pair of MK21's too.   

[kfrinkle]

MBHOs... the HO's are great, specially the active setup.

[Krispy D]

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