I was considering getting a pair of 4060s or 4061s. It seems like a no-brainer, and I'll get a pair someday, but it's a big investment right now and there are plenty of times when omnis don't seem the right choice (small clubs, etc).
So I'm wondering what your opinions would be on a comparable set of miniature cardioids, performance/price-wise? Would you still go with DPA, i.e. 4080s? Or what other brands would you suggest?
My thought here is I'm either going to go for the most transparent and quietest small mics I can get (a one-time investment), or else I'll just stick with the $100-a-pair electrets that are 'pretty good'. In between these alternatives doesn't make as much sense to me, as I'll still be out a significant amount, but wondering if I should've spent more(!) If that makes any sense...
These are to be used both 'stealth-wise' with a battery power supply, and 'open', from normal phantom-powered XLR inputs.
BTW, where's the best place (in US), price-wise, to buy DPA? Please PM me if neccesary.)
Thanks!
Dave