Topic: DPA 4061 or 4062?

[mysticeyes]

I'm very happy with my DPA4061's, also have a pair of 4090's; didn't like the CA-14's, so there goes your personal preference....
But really, the DPAs are not that expensive. I got a used SMK4061 kit, with the mics, different types of mounts, XLR adapters, etc. for $500 bucks on ebay. Not dirt cheap, but not too bad. The same seller had a few of those kits, and they all sold for around $500 each.

[mr qpl]

I've never overloaded my 4061's unless the battery to the battery box was dead-ish. Recorded some really loud shows with them, too.

[symoka01]

Thanks for all the immense replies# that's why I love this board! Although I absolutely love my 853's (and would argue a few of my tapes rival some of the best available for certain bands and even clubs I still sometimes feeling limited by them. I've had a couple situations that the split level made them cheese (not counting out microtrack2496 1/4" input limitations).  In addition, could be location or mix, but, mix is really not what I heard in my ears.

All this said, I do master almost all shows (equal, levels, occasional slight compression, etc) and don't necessarily need 4061 w/ frequency boost...however, I find this is where 853's lack - med-hi,s. I  also find them difficult with thick low bass (makes low and med-low mix very imbalanced and muddy).  These are my two biggest complaints with the 853's.
 I've also had a few situations where its been too quiet for mice 853's

 I know there's not one solution for all these issues, but would like a mic that can cover many of them and be a potential overall improvement to 853 sound which I love. 

 Although the deneke ps2 I think sounds great with the 853s, it is bulky. A stealth action with no compromise to sound would be ideal.

 I know the microtrack2496 is dated, but I think it produces very clear recordings.  I'm sure there's some recorders now that sounds even better and are cheap (Sony m-10).  All I'm looking for is great mic input sound (clean, clear and minimum 24/48 capability). Don't care about any other bells or whistles just solid and input components, 24 bit capable, and external storage options).

 I know these are a lot of questions but any sport in any of these areas is much appreciated! I would like to go to sleep grab something in time for sasquatch

Thank you much!

[Len Moskowitz (Core Sound)]

Currently Run AT853 and have read that often times the next logical step is the DPA 4061 or 4062.  That being said, I mainly tape loud rock and hip hop/rap. LOts of clubs and an occasional arena. Given that there's a good chance I'll be fairly close to the stage, would 4061 handle the spl or is the 4062 suggested? Feedback and other suggestions on this would be appreciated

The only set of HEB/4062s that we've recommended and sold to a customer was for someone recording jet engines on aircraft carriers at close range. If you're recording loud rock concerts, we strongly recommend the 4061s.

[Gutbucket]

Another application I heard about was recording engine noise under the hood of race cars.