Topic: Looking for an upgrade

[bc3ironmaiden]

I currently run
SP-CMC-2 Sound Professionals Deluxe Audio Technica Cardioid Stereo Microphones >
SP-SPSB-1 Sound Professionals  Mini Battery Module > Olympus LS-10 Linear PCM Recorder

I have made some really killer recordings with this setup ( you can find my stuff on Dime or Traders Den ) but , I am looking to upgrade my mics , I was looking at SP-CMC-4s , 8s , or 9s , they seem to be the best mics offered by Sound Pros , can anyone help me with wich ones are the best , or if there is something better out there in the same price range , I do like the cards , I really don't want anything else.
Thanks
 Bill

[Belexes]

The 8's sound too thin to me. ( I sold mine)

For cards, I would steer you towards:
CA-14 (specify cardioid as they are also available in omni)

I think you tape loud rock from what shows I have seen of yours on Dime and TTD.  If you were to get the SP-CMC-4's, you'd have to add a mod called 4.7k that Chris Church devised so they will not distort.  The CA-14's will not distort.

Chris sells a battery box (very tiny!) to properly power the mics.  Or you could opt for the CA-9100 pre-amp.

[adrianf74]

The 8's sound too thin to me. ( I sold mine)

For cards, I would steer you towards:
CA-14 (specify cardioid as they are also available in omni)

I think you tape loud rock from what shows I have seen of yours on Dime and TTD.  If you were to get the SP-CMC-4's, you'd have to add a mod called 4.7k that Chris Church devised so they will not distort.  The CA-14's will not distort.

Chris sells a battery box (very tiny!) to properly power the mics.  Or you could opt for the CA-9100 pre-amp.

+1.  I've used the CMC-8's and never liked how they sounded.  SP-CMC-8's pale compared to the CA-14 cards.  Chris has a couple of small battery box options as well.

[F.O.Bean]

CA-14 Cards