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Title: Any inexpensive figure-8 mics out there?
Post by: dano420 on June 17, 2005, 06:09:21 PM

Hello, I'm looking for an inexpensive figure-8 pattern mic that sounds good. Any suggestions?

Title: Re: Any inexpensive figure-8 mics out there?
Post by: Nick Graham on June 17, 2005, 06:16:56 PM

ADK TLs...

Card, Hyper, Omni, and Figure 8 settings all in one mic.

Title: Re: Any inexpensive figure-8 mics out there?
Post by: dano420 on June 18, 2005, 03:12:51 AM

Are the ADK TLs large diaphram mics? What is the best price on one of these?

Also, are there any figure-8 mics that come in a small package, maybe about the size of a km140?

Thanks for the info!

Title: Re: Any inexpensive figure-8 mics out there?
Post by: Ray76 on June 18, 2005, 08:14:22 AM

Quote from: dano420 on June 18, 2005, 03:12:51 AM

Are the ADK TLs large diaphram mics? What is the best price on one of these?

Also, are there any figure-8 mics that come in a small package, maybe about the size of a km140?

Thanks for the info!

the at4050 is also a great mic, from my recent experience. also a multi pattern ld

Ray

Title: Re: Any inexpensive figure-8 mics out there?
Post by: dano420 on June 18, 2005, 10:52:20 AM

That's funny you should mention the 4050's. I used to own a pair and are a very versitile mic although I personally didn't like the sound of them all that much. After reading a bit, I'm probably going to look into the AKG 390's with the figure-8 capsule. Thanks for all the info!

Title: Re: Any inexpensive figure-8 mics out there?
Post by: krebsy on June 18, 2005, 11:09:49 AM

I've been using an AKG 394 lately. It's pretty much on par sound wise with the rest of the blue line series, and is probably the best value you will find for a figure 8 in a sd mic system. Solid mic for a decent price. Are you planning some M/S? I'd like to get a second one to try some blumlein, but I'm broke!!

Title: Re: Any inexpensive figure-8 mics out there?
Post by: Ray76 on June 18, 2005, 02:49:59 PM

Quote from: dano420 on June 18, 2005, 10:52:20 AM

That's funny you should mention the 4050's. I used to own a pair and are a very versitile mic although I personally didn't like the sound of them all that much. After reading a bit, I'm probably going to look into the AKG 390's with the figure-8 capsule. Thanks for all the info!

what didnt you like about the sound??im just askin cuz they sound great to me.

Curious to know.

Ray

Title: Re: Any inexpensive figure-8 mics out there?
Post by: 1st set only on June 20, 2005, 09:29:08 AM

Behringer B2 Pro

150 each and does card, omni, and fig 8.

alot of people here do not like the name behringer. They do make some crappy stuff, but for the money these mics CANNOT be beat. here is a sample.

http://www.archive.org/audio/etree-details-db.php?id=20537