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Hi,
I am looking for an alternative CA-11 Model but without LowSense Mod fir quiet shows like theatre.
Is there any conparabale mic, buyable in Europe?
Best regards

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Re: Microphones for silent events (similar to Church CA 11) in Europe
« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2018, 11:22:35 AM »
DPAs are available in Europe, right?  If so the 4060 might fit the bill.  If you have more of a CA11 budget, though, DPAs are probably not in the running.
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Re: Microphones for silent events (similar to Church CA 11) in Europe
« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2018, 11:25:26 AM »
These mics are widely available in Europe. Should be suitable for quiet up to loud, but not too loud, shows.

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Re: Microphones for silent events (similar to Church CA 11) in Europe
« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2018, 11:44:36 AM »
You can try primo caps for ambient recordings. They are very quite, but they are limited around 14kHz. Look at datasheet, there is frequency chart.
http://micbooster.com/primo-microphone-capsules/98-mono-clippy-em172-microphone.html

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Re: Microphones for silent events (similar to Church CA 11) in Europe
« Reply #4 on: February 19, 2018, 12:05:24 PM »
Maybe those ones, handmade in Norway?
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Specs:
Characteristics: Omni
Sensitivity: -28dB ± 3dB at 1kHz (38mV/Pa) at 5V
Impedance: 2.4kOhm
Max Input Level: 122dB S.P.L. Typ
Signal to Noise Ratio: >78dB
Self Noise: <15dB
Operating Voltage 2-10V (5V ideal)
Here:
https://www.luhd-mics.com/store/p19/PM-01AB_Stereo_Microphone.html
https://www.luhd-mics.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html

FWIW.

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Re: Microphones for silent events (similar to Church CA 11) in Europe
« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2018, 04:31:02 PM »
Sennheiser makes some very nice, high-sensitivity small mics. Either omnis or cards. They are widely available in Europe.

You might need to re-terminate them, though, and they will be a bit more expensive than Church. Pricewise, in between the CAs and the DPAs (which I think are great, by the way)...

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Re: Microphones for silent events (similar to Church CA 11) in Europe
« Reply #6 on: February 19, 2018, 06:08:38 PM »
How about Soundman.de in-ear mics? From Germany. They're tiny and very detailed and about the same price as CA-11.

http://www.soundman.de/

 If you can figure out the confusing website, or just email Soundman, they can tell you what the right mics are for you--they have various sensitivities.  They respond quickly to email.

You probably do NOT need the most expensive ones, which are very precisely matched for studio recording.

I run Soundman-->battery box-->Line-in-->Sony PCM-M10  to record loud live music. For what it's worth, I've seen disappointed reviews about the Soundman battery module, which is only 6 volts. Since the mics can handle up to 10 volts,  I use a 9V battery box with them that I already owned (SoundProfessionals).

But you're not recording loud music. You're recording quiet sounds, and if you're using a preamp, or a recorder with a good built-in mic preamp, you wouldn't need a battery module at all.

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Re: Microphones for silent events (similar to Church CA 11) in Europe
« Reply #7 on: February 19, 2018, 06:35:29 PM »
If you're happy with the CA-11's, but need better range at a similar budget, try the CA-14's. 
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Re: Microphones for silent events (similar to Church CA 11) in Europe
« Reply #8 on: February 19, 2018, 06:44:41 PM »
I've got a pair of Jonas Gruska's Usi Pro mics based on the EM172 capsule and find them decent for ambient recording in quiet settings. He's got a preorder going now for them: https://lom-label.myshopify.com/. He's based in Europe. Note that delivery wouldn't be for a couple of months.
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Re: Microphones for silent events (similar to Church CA 11) in Europe
« Reply #9 on: February 26, 2018, 09:32:54 AM »
Thanks for all posts. But I definetly want to go for card microphones. Unfortunately all mics are omnis :(

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Re: Microphones for silent events (similar to Church CA 11) in Europe
« Reply #10 on: February 26, 2018, 10:55:38 AM »
You could try some of the small AT cards (like the AT853).  I think they make/made some that were designed for hanging over a chorus and that sort of thing.
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Re: Microphones for silent events (similar to Church CA 11) in Europe
« Reply #11 on: February 26, 2018, 12:25:21 PM »
Thanks for all posts. But I definetly want to go for card microphones. Unfortunately all mics are omnis :(

Like I already said, if you like the CA-11's., than try the CA-14's.  They are available in both Cardioid and Omni and are far superior to the CA-11's.
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Re: Microphones for silent events (similar to Church CA 11) in Europe
« Reply #12 on: March 02, 2018, 02:04:27 PM »
Thanks for all posts. But I definetly want to go for card microphones. Unfortunately all mics are omnis :(

Like I already said, if you like the CA-11's., than try the CA-14's.  They are available in both Cardioid and Omni and are far superior to the CA-11's.

The ca-14 cards are better yes.
The ca-11 omnis are better than the ca-14 onmis.
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Re: Microphones for silent events (similar to Church CA 11) in Europe
« Reply #13 on: March 02, 2018, 02:05:41 PM »
Hi,
I am looking for an alternative CA-11 Model but without LowSense Mod fir quiet shows like theatre.
Is there any conparabale mic, buyable in Europe?
Best regards

I don't understand it? Do you already have the ca-11's?
Why not go mic in for quit shows? Or use a good preamp?
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Re: Microphones for silent events (similar to Church CA 11) in Europe
« Reply #14 on: March 02, 2018, 03:05:17 PM »
I tried my ca11 and had to add 40db gain. That was a very noisey record... It was a non amplified theatre
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Re: Microphones for silent events (similar to Church CA 11) in Europe
« Reply #15 on: March 02, 2018, 03:36:51 PM »
^ More sensitive mics would definitely help.  Sennheiser does make some high-sensitivity cardioid lavaliers (ME4 at 40 mV/Pa and MKE40 at 42 mV/Pa).  I don't have any experience with either, but their miniature omnis are quite good, and, of course, they are a pretty highly regarded manufacturer.  Maybe worth taking a look?

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Re: Microphones for silent events (similar to Church CA 11) in Europe
« Reply #16 on: March 02, 2018, 04:42:06 PM »
Thanks for all posts. But I definetly want to go for card microphones. Unfortunately all mics are omnis :(

Like I already said, if you like the CA-11's., than try the CA-14's.  They are available in both Cardioid and Omni and are far superior to the CA-11's.

The ca-14 cards are better yes.
The ca-11 omnis are better than the ca-14 onmis.

Really?  Huh, go figure  :shrug:

I tried my ca11 and had to add 40db gain. That was a very noisey record... It was a non amplified theatre

Are you recording at 24bit?  Preferably at a high sample rate...  If so, worry about the quality and not the volume that you record a.  If you are using 24/96, you could jack the levels in post and shouldn't hear any difference.  With my CA-1's I use the CA9200, and get no unwanted noise.  Ever.  What are you using for a pre?
Normal: Nakamichi CM-700's >> SD 744T (or) Sony PCM-M10
Normal: Crown CM-700's >> SD 302 >> SD 744T
Fun times: 3 Crown CM-700's >> SD 302 >> SD744T + 2 Nakamichi CM-700's >> SD744T
Stealth: CA-14c >> CA 9200 >> Edirol R-09HR
Ultra stealth: AudioReality >> AudioReality battery box >> Edirol R-09HR
Simple & Sweet!

 

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