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Title: MBHO MBC440 (cardiod) opinions?
Post by: Popmarter on April 18, 2011, 04:31:40 PM
Hi,

These mics are offered for 250 euro. I was wondering if these mics would be nice for backup cardiods for stealthing in a Kangol-hat. Any opinions on whether this would be a good buy? What preamp would be suitable?

thanks.
Title: Re: MBHO MBC440 (cardiod) opinions?
Post by: OOK on April 18, 2011, 05:35:13 PM
Good mics...worth every penny.....don't know about stealthing with them tho.....I would get the 440S...they have a switchable -10db pad.
Title: Re: MBHO MBC440 (cardiod) opinions?
Post by: John Willett on April 19, 2011, 06:04:09 AM
MBHO are, IMHO, top-notch mics at a very affordable price.

They sell direct so there is no long distribution chain with every link taking a profit - so you get the quality but don't pay the price you would normally have to for such a mic.



Title: Re: MBHO MBC440 (cardiod) opinions?
Post by: F.O.Bean on April 19, 2011, 08:04:11 PM
Quote from: John Willett on April 19, 2011, 06:04:09 AM
MBHO are, IMHO, top-notch mics at a very affordable price.

They sell direct so there is no long distribution chain with every link taking a profit - so you get the quality but don't pay the price you would normally have to for such a mic.





100% agreed John ;)
Title: Re: MBHO MBC440 (cardiod) opinions?
Post by: Teen Age Riot on April 20, 2011, 04:31:37 AM
Quote from: popmarter on April 18, 2011, 04:31:40 PM
Hi,

These mics are offered for 250 euro. I was wondering if these mics would be nice for backup cardiods for stealthing in a Kangol-hat. Any opinions on whether this would be a good buy? What preamp would be suitable?

thanks.

Using them as backups (for what?) won't do them justice.
Their size (~20cm I think) could be a problem for stealth use.

Either way, 250 is a steal, so get them!
Title: Re: MBHO MBC440 (cardiod) opinions?
Post by: Popmarter on April 20, 2011, 12:08:11 PM

thanks for the reply. Wanted to buy, but just sold....  :(

will keep eye open for others.