Hey folks,
I've kinda had it with some RF issues I'm having with some RF issues I've had with my AT853s, so I'd love some suggestions on new mics. I've done oodles of reading on here, but with the wealth of info on this site, you know how you end up going around in circles?
SSIA it all really. They need to be:
1) low-profile (kangol-able)
2) Not AT: I've nothing against 'em, except the RF probs I've been having. Apart from that I've been mostly happy with the sound I've get with at853 > ps2 > ad20 > iriver h120 (though a *teensy* bright...and that may likely be the ad20).
3) Cost no more than $550
4) Non-omni: eg not DPA's. A lot of the smaller venues I often hit up have a lot of background chatter I don't want to pick up.
5) Sound good in a variety of environments: I tape in everything from small clubs/pubs (more often) to theatres to small arenas. Switchanble caps welcomed. Music recorded varies greatly from jazz / acoustic / pop / rock
I'd be running them into a ps2/ad20 or UA-5 (yes, I know its not stealthy)
That's all I can think of at the moment. Am I asking too much?
I prolly shouldn't say this so as not to sway the results, but I'm looking at the audix m1290's, but am a little concerned about a possible lack of bass (looking for samples if anyone's got them).
Thanks in advance for your thoughts and advice.