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Have 2 setups (Church audio vs Line audio), which one do you recommend more?
tomazahlin:
I've got a couple concerts coming up which I plan on recording
I'd like to know your opinions on which setup do you think would do a better job, which one would you use?
Setup 1 is smaller in size, more stealth, while setup 2 is a bit bigger in size, zoom h5 is bigger and also cables are quite thick as they have xlr connectors. My guess is the setup 2 is a bit better quality, but setup 1 is more stealth. But I know Chris from Church audio does an amazing job with microphones so it might be better quality as well. Not sure, that's why I ask you guys. I might go to a show and record with both setups, then I can decide also myself a bit better.
Setup 1:
Church Audio CA-11/CA-14 (pair) -> Church Audio Ugly preamp -> Line jack input Zoom H2 (costed around 600 eur)
Setup 2:
Line Audio CM4 (pair) -> Xlr input with Phantom power Zoom H5 (costed around 500 eur)
I also have an option of buying a different pair of microphones that have a xlr connector and require phantom. My budget would be around 1000 eur for a pair,... in case anyone has any great recommendations and experiences.
:cheers:
Links:
https://www.church-audio.com/
http://www.lineaudio.se/CM4.html
jbell:
I would say Line Audio CM4 setup wins here! You could have some low profile XLR cables built and get a small P48 deck (Zoom F3) to give the rig a smaller foot print.
tomazahlin:
--- Quote from: jbell on February 21, 2023, 07:18:03 AM ---I would say Line Audio CM4 setup wins here! You could have some low profile XLR cables built and get a small P48 deck (Zoom F3) to give the rig a smaller foot print.
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Thanks, this is actually a great idea, I can totally do this, and also use the smaller zoom f3 recorder to pair with either line audio microphones or church audio preamp... seems like the inputs can be configured to accept microphone or line input and have a phantom power option. Again, thanks for this, I had no idea Zoom F3 existed, otherwise I would already get it instead of the H5.
jbell:
Get with Ted he recently did a build for low profile mini star quad with chopped XLR's and they are top notch.
https://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=133186.0
--- Quote from: tomazahlin on February 21, 2023, 08:12:01 AM ---
--- Quote from: jbell on February 21, 2023, 07:18:03 AM ---I would say Line Audio CM4 setup wins here! You could have some low profile XLR cables built and get a small P48 deck (Zoom F3) to give the rig a smaller foot print.
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Thanks, this is actually a great idea, I can totally do this, and also use the smaller zoom f3 recorder to pair with either line audio microphones or church audio preamp... seems like the inputs can be configured to accept microphone or line input and have a phantom power option. Again, thanks for this, I had no idea Zoom F3 existed, otherwise I would already get it instead of the H5.
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tomazahlin:
--- Quote from: jbell on February 21, 2023, 08:21:13 AM ---Get with Ted he recently did a build for low profile mini star quad with chopped XLR's and they are top notch.
https://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=133186.0
--- Quote from: tomazahlin on February 21, 2023, 08:12:01 AM ---
--- Quote from: jbell on February 21, 2023, 07:18:03 AM ---I would say Line Audio CM4 setup wins here! You could have some low profile XLR cables built and get a small P48 deck (Zoom F3) to give the rig a smaller foot print.
--- End quote ---
Thanks, this is actually a great idea, I can totally do this, and also use the smaller zoom f3 recorder to pair with either line audio microphones or church audio preamp... seems like the inputs can be configured to accept microphone or line input and have a phantom power option. Again, thanks for this, I had no idea Zoom F3 existed, otherwise I would already get it instead of the H5.
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Thank you, I sent Ted a message.
What do you think of a pair of Beyerdynamic MC930 microphones vs CM4?
https://www.thomannmusic.ch/beyerdynamic_mc930_stereo_set.htm
I found some thread here - https://gearspace.com/board/so-much-gear-so-little-time/1393835-cm4-vs-mc930-vs.html with great comparison and both microphones sound quite similar to me, the price difference for Beyerdynamic is not worth it I think.
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