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Gear / Technical Help => Ask The Tapers => Topic started by: BlackLab on September 07, 2015, 10:04:49 AM
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I am more of a video guy but have always stealth taped audio as well so I have a source to go w/audio
I still use R-09 & CA-11's but really feel an upgrade is in order
Is there really any benefit to upgrading my recorder - my perception has always been its the mics that count. Would like one maybe w/better internals when I use it for other uses
Any mic recommendations for a step up from my Church CA-11's (which I never found to be all that great). Dont want to break the bank as I put my money into the video part of my rig mostly
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No need to upgrade the recorder.
If you don't want to break the bank I'd stick with what you have, otherwise your just going to have a change of mics (IMO).
Some other options for mics to try if you want to do a slight upgrade:
1. Countryman B3
2. Nevaton MCE400
The Nevatons can be hard to find, but sound really nice. B3's are available new, and occasionally used.
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I don't mind upgrading mic, in fact I think I need to. Was reading about B3's and wondered if Sound Professionals SP-BMC-2's are comparable
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I don't mind upgrading mic, in fact I think I need to. Was reading about B3's and wondered if Sound Professionals SP-BMC-2's are comparable
They cost $69. I would think your CA-11's are probably better and certainly can stand a higher sound pressure level.
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You don't state whether your CA-11's are the cardioid or omni version. While I agree with Mike B's suggestions of the Countryman and Nevaton mics, they are omni microphones and might require a change to your usual stealth taping techniques if you're used to cardioid mics. It's generally "easier" (and cheaper) to make a very good sounding omni than it is to make a very good sounding cardioid microphone, hence the generally more expensive pricing of very good sounding cardioids. I own sets of the CA-11's and Countryman B3's and have gotten great results while stealthing with both, but they are different tools for different scenarios.
Or, also as Mike suggested, you stick with what you currently have, as a very noticeable improvement in your audio recordings will likely involve a considerable investment. My .02.
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they are cards. Didnt realize there was a price difference in configuration ie that cost to make would be significantly different
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I don't mind upgrading mic, in fact I think I need to. Was reading about B3's and wondered if Sound Professionals SP-BMC-2's are comparable
They cost $69. I would think your CA-11's are probably better and certainly can stand a higher sound pressure level.
CA-11s will definitely produce a better recording. I do love the sound pros because they are TINY (about the size of pencil erasers) and extremely easy to bodymount