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Offline nicegrin

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what is the next step up?
« on: August 28, 2008, 05:05:45 PM »
Hi!

I´ve tried the mm hlso (sennheiser mk2es omnis), mm hlsc-1 (sennheiser mk40s cards), SP CMC-8 (AT 943 hypers) and the Chris Church ST CA-11 (omnis). They are all good mics I guess. My favourite of the bunch seem to be the SP CMC-8 hypers who seem to produce a nice result in most situations.

But I´m kind of looking to take the next step up... What is the logical next step up? What mics should I concider if I want something better then I have and still small ($tealthable)?

I know alot of you guys will say dpa 4061s but those havn´t really convinced me so other suggestions are very welcome...

Secondly I just have to say I was a bit surprised to see that I have recieved atleast 4 -Ts... And that from only asking simple questions with a humble attitude I hope. Tapers are a hostile bunch? 

Nicegrin

« Last Edit: August 28, 2008, 05:07:37 PM by nicegrin »
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Omnis:  6xNevaton MCE400s, Countryman b3s (modded), MM HLSOs (4.7K mod), Aevox in ear MK2s, CA-11s
Cards:   Schoeps MK4s with Schoeps CMRS, Milab VM-44 Links, SP CMC-8,  AT853, Sennheiser MKE 104, MM HLSC-1s, ECM-717
Hypers: AKG CK93s (modded), SP CMC-8, AT853, Audix 1280s (Church actives).


INBETWEEN: Naiant Tinybox (CMR mod), Naiant Tinybox (p48 mod), Naiant PFA, CA-9100, CA Ugly, Denecke PS-2 mini, MM-MBM, MM-CBM, SP SPSB-8, custom nuetrik XLR to TRS cables, 5 pin to 5 pin extension cable. 

DECKS: A10, M10, R05, Tascam DR-05, R09-HR , MT2, Sharp MS-H702, MZ-R 70.

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Re: what is the next step up?
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2008, 06:28:25 PM »
Does it have to be stealth?  DPA 4061s are great
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Re: what is the next step up?
« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2008, 06:32:39 PM »
nevaton mce 400


a member here is a dealer

http://www.bigpurpledog.com/BPDP/home.html
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Re: what is the next step up?
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2008, 06:36:05 PM »
open use and still very stealthable:

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Re: what is the next step up?
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2008, 07:04:35 PM »
$tealthable or atleast easy to wear on your chest or collars with clips kind of mics is what I´m looking for... I guess that narrows the field a bit...

Thanks!
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MICS:

Omnis:  6xNevaton MCE400s, Countryman b3s (modded), MM HLSOs (4.7K mod), Aevox in ear MK2s, CA-11s
Cards:   Schoeps MK4s with Schoeps CMRS, Milab VM-44 Links, SP CMC-8,  AT853, Sennheiser MKE 104, MM HLSC-1s, ECM-717
Hypers: AKG CK93s (modded), SP CMC-8, AT853, Audix 1280s (Church actives).


INBETWEEN: Naiant Tinybox (CMR mod), Naiant Tinybox (p48 mod), Naiant PFA, CA-9100, CA Ugly, Denecke PS-2 mini, MM-MBM, MM-CBM, SP SPSB-8, custom nuetrik XLR to TRS cables, 5 pin to 5 pin extension cable. 

DECKS: A10, M10, R05, Tascam DR-05, R09-HR , MT2, Sharp MS-H702, MZ-R 70.

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Re: what is the next step up?
« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2008, 07:18:50 PM »
Some type of active set up would be a big step up
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Re: what is the next step up?
« Reply #6 on: August 28, 2008, 07:47:54 PM »
Aevox Classic M MkII stereo omni's
very nice sounding mics
http://www.aevox.be/#M2
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Re: what is the next step up?
« Reply #7 on: August 28, 2008, 08:51:20 PM »
Audix 1290

John Kelly used them for a while and I liked what he got with those.
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Re: what is the next step up?
« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2008, 04:31:55 AM »
Quote from: nicegrin on August 28, 2008, 07:04:35 PM
$tealthable or atleast easy to wear on your chest or collars with clips kind of mics is what I´m looking for... I guess that narrows the field a bit...

Thanks!

Agree with above poster re: schoeps ccm4/41/21.  Nice and stealthy if you can afford them.  Audix m1280/1290 are small and reportedly nice as well, but known to be a bit power hungry. 
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Re: what is the next step up?
« Reply #9 on: August 29, 2008, 01:08:06 PM »
The only thing that would argueably be better than any of those other mics would be Schoeps.
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Re: what is the next step up?
« Reply #10 on: August 29, 2008, 01:13:45 PM »
Quote from: nameloc01 on August 29, 2008, 01:08:06 PM
The only thing that would argueably be better than any of those other mics would be Schoeps.

That is precisely what I said.
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Sony ECM260f
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canare star quads
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Oade ACM PMD 660
R4


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Re: what is the next step up?
« Reply #11 on: August 29, 2008, 02:15:28 PM »
How about the SKM140 kit or the 8040st with extension cables?  MBHO?  There are several more affordable options without resulting to Schoeps.
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Re: what is the next step up?
« Reply #12 on: August 29, 2008, 02:28:55 PM »
In a previous topic:Audix M1290 (or M1280)??? a true upgrade? (http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,105713.0.html)

the Audex came up as a pretty good mic however when looking for the best price there seemed to be some confusion as to whether the mics are still being manufactured. Can anybody confirm or deny this?

Secondly, would the Schoeps ccm4, 41 or 21. work with an Aerco MP-2 which, with dimensions 1.5" x 3" x 4" seems great for stealthing and what cables would be needed to join the two together IE anything special?

Looking forward to your replies

Schoff
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Re: what is the next step up?
« Reply #13 on: August 29, 2008, 02:51:34 PM »
schoeps actives with Nbox+
would be my #1 choice for high quality in smallest package
(see pic attached)

MK-4 caps=1550
Nbox+=1600

or

CCM-4=4100
Aerco MP2=750 (3 to 4 month wait)
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Re: what is the next step up?
« Reply #14 on: August 29, 2008, 04:06:41 PM »
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

thanks for the pics edtyre

one question £ or $

either way might be a while before I can afford a setup like that  :'(  >:( :banging head:
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