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Title: what is better of the 3 microphones, especially for loud recording?
Post by: robertmode on November 24, 2013, 02:26:33 PM: Hello,

SP-CMC-8 (at 943)
SP-CMC-4 (at 853)
SP-CMC-12 (at 350)

Yours sincerely.
Robert
Title: Re: what is better of the 3 microphones,especially for loud recording?
Post by: jagraham on November 24, 2013, 02:33:55 PM: Which would be "best" for loud recording is likely to be subjective. However, I have heard some good recordings with AT853s. You might try archive advanced search for those sources if you haven't yet for some samples.
Title: Re: what is better of the 3 microphones, especially for loud recording?
Post by: Marshall7 on November 24, 2013, 06:07:14 PM: I have AT853's and AT 943's. I like the 853's more, but are they"better" for loud shows" Hell, both will do the job.
Title: Re: what is better of the 3 microphones, especially for loud recording?
Post by: red on November 24, 2013, 07:28:20 PM: I'm in the same boat as Marshall (have both, love both, but if only could have one would have 853's). I'd also recommend the 4.7k mod for loud rock shows (check out the yardsale, darktrain frequently has great deals on these).
Title: Re: what is better of the 3 microphones, especially for loud recording?
Post by: LikeASong on December 04, 2013, 07:53:29 PM: I have used the 853s and the 943s and they are both fine, although the 943s are smaller and nicer :) The 4'7k mod is a MUST as Red says.
Title: Re: what is better of the 3 microphones, especially for loud recording?
Post by: robertmode on July 05, 2015, 07:47:19 AM: Thanks!
Title: Re: what is better of the 3 microphones, especially for loud recording?
Post by: acidjack on July 05, 2015, 11:48:44 AM: SP-CMC-8 (at 943) - smaller, great omni, somewhat tinny cardiod
SP-CMC-4 (at 853) - somewhat larger, great sounding cardiod, omni and subcardiod
SP-CMC-12 (at 350) - I don't know

Personally I'd go with the CMC-4, unless I only needed an omni in which case I'd take the CMC-8. The CMC-4 aren't that big.
Title: Re: what is better of the 3 microphones, especially for loud recording?
Post by: Humbug on July 05, 2015, 02:28:52 PM: I've recorded with / listened to recordings made with AT943 and AT853 cardioid mics, and my preference is also with the latter.

I also prefer Audio Technica's AT831 cardioid mics also to the AT943's. They're a budget mic that are often overlooked, and can shine in less optimal venues / locations.
Title: Re: what is better of the 3 microphones, especially for loud recording?
Post by: fmaderjr on July 06, 2015, 05:29:11 AM: Quote from: LikeASong on December 04, 2013, 07:53:29 PM
I have used the 853s and the 943s and they are both fine, although the 943s are smaller and nicer :) The 4'7k mod is a MUST as Red says.

The 943's are smaller but, assuming we are talking about cardioids, the 853's have better bass extension.
I would definitely go with the 853's. They are still easy to stealth with.
Title: Re: what is better of the 3 microphones, especially for loud recording?
Post by: fandelive on July 06, 2015, 06:06:58 AM: Quote from: red on November 24, 2013, 07:28:20 PM
I'd also recommend the 4.7k mod for loud rock shows (check out the yardsale, darktrain frequently has great deals on these).

Just select the "low-sens" option when ordering the mics from Soundprofessionals. No need to mod them after that I guess...
Title: Re: what is better of the 3 microphones, especially for loud recording?
Post by: Gutbucket on July 06, 2015, 11:05:50 AM: ^^^FYI, the low-sensitivity option and 4.7kOhm mod are the same thing.

The low-sens/4.7kOhm mod is specific to wiring for unbalanced two-wire output, such as when a pair are terminated to a stereo mini plug. It does not apply (and isn't needed) for 3-wire output, used with a 3-wire battery box or AT's PPA phantom adapters.