Topic: Mic Comp: DPA4060 vs. Nevaton MCE400

[it-goes-to-eleven]

I'm trying to remember when my DPAs ever sounded this bad

When are you guys gonna do another comp?

How about recording some birds with your mics, as a test of their health, etc?

[dactylus]

I'm trying to remember when my DPAs ever sounded this bad

When are you guys gonna do another comp?

How about recording some birds with your mics, as a test of their health, etc?

What sorta bird recordings are you speaking of?


I received the dpa phantom adapters from JD a few days ago.  Once the 2nd mytek makes its way back into town I'm going to do a comp here.  Hopefully within the next two weeks.

dpa 4061 > v3 > mytek adc192 digi out > to a bit bucket

nevaton mce400 > v3 > mytek adc192 digi out > to a bit bucket

[aaronji]

I am definitely curious to hear some more comps!  My take on this one is that it's pretty hard to judge the difference between the two mics due to the differences in set-up.  If I read JD's comment correctly, the Nevatons were essentially boundary-mounted, in addition to the big difference in spacing...

But I was definitely impressed by the Nevaton recording.  I have thought about getting a pair for a while, but the shows I downloaded weren't that great (mostly loud shows from unknown locations).  These samples have piqued my interest again, though.  The only problem is price: Nevaton Europe sells the MCE400 for 249 euros each, plus a 32.50 matching fee and 25 for shipping.  That works out to about $800.  I guess I'll have to coordinate something with our friendly local Nevaton dealer next time I am headed to the US!

[TNJazz]

The only problem is price: Nevaton Europe sells the MCE400 for 249 euros each, plus a 32.50 matching fee and 25 for shipping.  That works out to about $800.

Just FYI to anyone who might be interested:  Nevaton has recently raised their prices considerably and the cost of a pair of MCE400 has gone up about 50%.  Still cheaper than EU prices, but I guess they realized they were selling these too cheaply.  So if you got a pair at the original price (which was the same for the last 3 years by the way), consider yourself lucky!

[Fatah Ruark (aka MIKE B)]

Damn! I guess I got a deal then. I think I paid $300 for the the pair (Brand new). 

[aaronji]

Just FYI to anyone who might be interested:  Nevaton has recently raised their prices considerably and the cost of a pair of MCE400 has gone up about 50%.  Still cheaper than EU prices, but I guess they realized they were selling these too cheaply.  So if you got a pair at the original price (which was the same for the last 3 years by the way), consider yourself lucky!

Sigh...Typical...Finally decide to take the plunge and they jack up the prices!  Still considerably cheaper in the US, though, especially since Nevaton Europe appears to have increased their prices too (now 349 euros each).  I guess next time I'm in the States long enough to arrange the shipping, I'll be in touch!