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Gear / Technical Help => Microphones & Setup => Topic started by: polewka on November 07, 2008, 04:35:30 PM

Title: AT943's or (cheaper) alternative? Help required.
Post by: polewka on November 07, 2008, 04:35:30 PM: In the market for the AT943's, but for my budget they're quite pricey. Do like 'em though and some friends have them and heard quite a few of their recordings (mainly Indie / Alt rock gigs). Very pleased with how they sound.

Plan to run them with my R-09HR and bb with roll off.

Wondered on here if anyone could recommend an alternative to these mics, but a bit less pricey ? By alternative I mean something with as good (or better) sound on the final recording......

I want something robust and will be using 100% for stealth, so something that can stand up to a bit of abuse would be a definate. Something that I love the AT943's for.

Any thoughts (and weblinks) would be very much appreciated......
Title: Re: AT943's or (cheaper) alternative? Help required.
Post by: EarlyMorningRain on November 07, 2008, 04:49:55 PM: hmm, look through the yard sale section for some used Church Audio mics. Either the CA-11's or the CA-14's.
Those mics definately are in the same category at the 943's.....

I say "used" only if you are tryng to stay within a certain budget.
Title: Re: AT943's or (cheaper) alternative? Help required.
Post by: Belexes on November 07, 2008, 05:01:41 PM: I have the 943's and am impressed with the CA-14's, so a pair is being shipped to me right now. I agree with norma, you should check out what Chris Church has to offer.
Title: Re: AT943's or (cheaper) alternative? Help required.
Post by: polewka on November 07, 2008, 06:45:44 PM: where can i see church audio 11's and 14's?
Title: Re: AT943's or (cheaper) alternative? Help required.
Post by: Belexes on November 08, 2008, 03:07:03 AM: Quote from: polewka on November 07, 2008, 06:45:44 PM
where can i see church audio 11's and 14's?

Here's the 14's:
http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,103461.0.html

http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,112004.0.html
Title: Re: AT943's or (cheaper) alternative? Help required.
Post by: Ziggz on November 08, 2008, 06:09:31 AM: Here's a link I posted in another thread with samples of 943's (cards) & CA11's

http://rapidshare.com/files/156756889/MicSamples.zip

They sound pretty close, I don't think you'd be disappointed with CA mics.
Title: Re: AT943's or (cheaper) alternative? Help required.
Post by: polewka on November 10, 2008, 12:34:50 PM: Thnaks for the responses, appreciated.

Ziggz > grabbed those 2 files, now which one is which (CA v's AT) ?

Only concern about the CA's is the 'hardiness' of the mics. Looks like dragging the mics through my clothing (I wear 'em neck mounted under a hoody) could cause some serious wear and tear......?
Title: Re: AT943's or (cheaper) alternative? Help required.
Post by: Belexes on November 10, 2008, 01:31:08 PM: With the CA-14's, you have to be more careful because the body of the mic is within the foam windscreen, but I collar mounted them when I used them with no ill effects. You couldn't throw yourself into a mosh pit with them, but in a seated venue or just standing in one place, I doubt you'd have issues.
Title: Re: AT943's or (cheaper) alternative? Help required.
Post by: Ziggz on November 10, 2008, 04:28:51 PM: Quote from: polewka on November 10, 2008, 12:34:50 PM
Thnaks for the responses, appreciated.

Ziggz > grabbed those 2 files, now which one is which (CA v's AT) ?

File1 = CA-11s.
Title: Re: AT943's or (cheaper) alternative? Help required. More sample recordings
Post by: soundpro on November 12, 2008, 10:21:16 PM: Hello:

On the subject of sample recordings, here are two that may be of interest.

Recording made with Tascam DR-1 built in mics:
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/MP3files/PRODUCTS/dr1mics/slammin.mp3

Recording made with Audio Technica AT853's (Sound Professionals SP-CMC-4U):
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/MP3files/PRODUCTS/dr1externalmics/slammin.mp3

There are additional samples, including the AT943's (SP-CMC-8):
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/TAS-DR-1

They were made on different nights, same venue, same location, same performers.

I realize that trying to compare these sample to others in this thread is difficult, but I thought they would be worth a listen.

Best Regards,

Chris Carfagno
sales@soundprofessionals.com
www.soundprofessionals.com
The Sound Professionals, Inc.
3444 Sylon Blvd
Hainesport NJ, 08036
800-213-3021
609-267-4400
609-267-0054 fax
Title: Re: AT943's or (cheaper) alternative? Help required.
Post by: Church-Audio on November 12, 2008, 11:44:30 PM: Both my mics and the AT mics are great mics take a listen to ALL the sound samples and remember you dont have to spend alot of money to get good sounding mics. And if you have any questions let me know.

Chris
Title: Re: AT943's or (cheaper) alternative? Help required.
Post by: polewka on November 13, 2008, 01:47:30 PM: Pm'ed you about modding my 853's Chris.

Thanks SP too for the detail, will listen sometime later.
Title: Re: AT943's or (cheaper) alternative? Help required.
Post by: rastasean on November 13, 2008, 01:52:51 PM: Quote from: Church-Audio on November 12, 2008, 11:44:30 PM
Both my mics and the AT mics are great mics take a listen to ALL the sound samples and remember you dont have to spend alot of money to get good sounding mics. And if you have any questions let me know.

Chris

Shhh, don't tell that to the Schopes guys. haha
Title: Re: AT943's or (cheaper) alternative? Help required.
Post by: Church-Audio on November 13, 2008, 01:57:30 PM: Quote from: polewka on November 13, 2008, 01:47:30 PM
Pm'ed you about modding my 853's Chris.

Thanks SP too for the detail, will listen sometime later.

I can do the mod for you so your mics dont distort anymore. I will send you a pm with the details on where to ship them.

Chris
Title: Re: AT943's or (cheaper) alternative? Help required.
Post by: polewka on November 14, 2008, 06:22:35 AM: Thanks for this Chris, that'd be great. Will wait to hear from you......