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Title: What mics would you buy if price was no object?
Post by: Lexus507 on February 24, 2006, 12:11:12 AM: ssia
Title: Re: What mics would you buy if price was no object?
Post by: eric.B on February 24, 2006, 12:32:10 AM: probably all of them.
Title: Re: What mics would you buy if price was no object?
Post by: Lexus507 on February 24, 2006, 12:34:25 AM: cop out answer
Title: Re: What mics would you buy if price was no object?
Post by: Aaron41 on February 24, 2006, 12:35:04 AM: Today the answer would be AKG 483s. Tomorrow... who knows.
Title: Re: What mics would you buy if price was no object?
Post by: IowaClint on February 24, 2006, 02:37:20 AM: Get something you can use in all applications. I own 391/93 and 481/83. I think it comes down to preference. I used to patched out of a guy that had 481/82/83->V2->ad2k and the recordings were amazing hence why "I" when to AKG. You may have other preference. Money will get you the greatest but when it comes down to it, let you ears do the talking rather than somebody else. Everybody has a fav. my .02
~Clint
Title: Re: What mics would you buy if price was no object?
Post by: sullen on February 24, 2006, 04:55:26 AM: Quote from: Lexus507 on February 24, 2006, 12:34:25 AM
cop out answer

Not a cop out!

I would buy all of them too ;D
Title: Re: What mics would you buy if price was no object?
Post by: shaggy on February 24, 2006, 05:48:36 AM: Schoeps mk4v/mk21 > KCY > vms02ib and Sonosax SX-M2/LS

And I did buy them! Fuck it, you only live once...
Title: Re: What mics would you buy if price was no object?
Post by: muj on February 24, 2006, 07:01:47 AM: Quote from: wericB on February 24, 2006, 12:32:10 AM
probably all of them.

the best answer +T
Title: Re: What mics would you buy if price was no object?
Post by: muj on February 24, 2006, 07:03:21 AM: Quote from: Mr. French on February 24, 2006, 12:41:40 AM
I've had a bit of a woodie for a mic by this company, Pearl

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http://www.pearl.se/estart.htm
(http://www.pearl.se/bilder/cc22.gif)

or,....

Pearl wishes to introduce its new Tube Microphones - the CT40 and the DT40. The CT40 model uses a fixed cardioid capsule while the DT40 model offers a choice of five different polar patterns making this microphone ideal for many recording applications.

These microphones use the classic Pearl dual rectangular capsule, which allows it to achieve
a very flat frequency response. The capsule is mounted in silicone, and then supported on a cone to prevent sound reflections. Further, the microphones are powered by a traditionally designed circuit utilizing a Nuvistor vacuum tube and high quality transformer made with an orphous core material.

This microphone has been carefully developed to produce the best results in many applications. It is manufactured from the very highest quality components to provide the very best sound experience.
To orient the microphone, the sound source must face the PML Logo.

The CT 40 and DT 40 are finished in black chromium. The C4020 Power Supply is connected to the microphone using an 8-core XLR cable, and the output from the power supply is a standard three pin XLR.
The D4020 for use with the DT40 incorporates a rotary switch to select the five different polar patterns.

Both Pearl models are supplied with a flight case, respective power supply, a 10-meter cable,
and the 1942 shockmount.


Specifications
Polar pattern:    DT 40 Figure of eight, omni, cardioid, hypercarioid, wide-angel cardioid
CT 40 Cardioid
Sensitivity:    28 mV/Pa
Impedance:    200 ohm
Operating voltage:    48 V
Frequency response:    20 Hz - 25 kHz
Rec. min. load imp:    1 K ohms
Weight, microphone:    470 g
Dimensions:    160x ø43
Connector CT 40:    6-pin XLR
Connector DT 40:    7-pin XLR
Power Supply CT 40:    C4020
Power supply DT 40    D4020
Power supply, weight    1,3 kg
Power supply, dimensions    160x100x175 mm
Connector 4020:    Audio output = 3-pin XLR

(http://www.pearl.se/bilder/dt40.gif)

my next 2 purchases are pearl mics and gefell mk102 caps. would love a pair of earthworks sr78 /30 as well.
Title: Re: What mics would you buy if price was no object?
Post by: nickgregory on February 24, 2006, 08:13:53 AM: DPA 4022
Title: Re: What mics would you buy if price was no object?
Post by: Shawn on February 24, 2006, 09:23:43 AM: I'd probably go with a nice set of U-89s
Title: Re: What mics would you buy if price was no object?
Post by: Brian Skalinder on February 24, 2006, 09:26:11 AM: I'd add a pair of MK2s and MK8s, and another set of CMC6 bodies and KC5 actives. And since price would be no object, I'd pick up a Deva V, too.
Title: Re: What mics would you buy if price was no object?
Post by: ford prefect on February 24, 2006, 10:06:34 AM: Quote from: Brian Skalinder on February 24, 2006, 09:26:11 AM
I'd add a pair of MK2s

Same here, and a pair of MK21's too. :)
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Post by: kfrinkle on February 24, 2006, 10:07:58 AM: MBHOs... the HO's are great, specially the active setup.
Title: Re: What mics would you buy if price was no object?
Post by: Krispy D on February 24, 2006, 10:56:08 AM: http://cgi.ebay.com/SOUNDFIELD-ST250-ST-250-STEREO-MICROPHONE-SYSTEM-EXC_W0QQitemZ7392798875QQcategoryZ41466QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Title: Re: What mics would you buy if price was no object?
Post by: creekfreak on February 24, 2006, 11:49:10 AM: Gefell UM900...LD, tube, 48volt powered...5 patterns...drool
Title: Re: What mics would you buy if price was no object?
Post by: Busman Audio on February 24, 2006, 12:01:40 PM: U89's or TLM 170's not sure which I like better.

A full set of caps for my KM100s

A perfect set of KM54s would be nice to. I always loved my friends tapes with the 54s.
Title: Re: What mics would you buy if price was no object?
Post by: audBall on February 24, 2006, 12:06:41 PM: I'd at least try a pair of these

(http://www.manleylabs.com/images/goldmic05.gif)
Title: Re: What mics would you buy if price was no object?
Post by: ethan on February 24, 2006, 12:08:28 PM: Quote from: wericB on February 24, 2006, 12:32:10 AM
probably all of them.

heh..my thoughts exactly. I'd also buy every pre-amp and AD on the market.
Title: Re: What mics would you buy if price was no object?
Post by: Teen Wolf Blitzer on February 24, 2006, 12:39:46 PM: Quote from: Audßall on February 24, 2006, 12:06:41 PM
I'd at least try a pair of these

(http://www.manleylabs.com/images/goldmic05.gif)

HELL YA! That was my answer! Or some AKG c-12's! Or some telefunkens. With money being no object folks would really get Schoeps? Blech.
Title: Re: What mics would you buy if price was no object?
Post by: rowjimmy on February 24, 2006, 12:40:58 PM: Probably, as a primary rig, the soundfield st-350
(http://www.soundfield.com/news/images/st350.jpg)
http://www.soundfield.com/news/news_st350.php

And for sd i'd work up a schoeps with a pair each of mk21 and mk6 caps, 2pair of bodies, 2 pair actives, you get the idea.

All this would naturally require a 744t to plug 'em into.

And a sherpa for fests.
Title: Re: What mics would you buy if price was no object?
Post by: anodyne33 on February 24, 2006, 05:44:18 PM: (http://www.dreamt.org/d-man/images/tele-u47.jpg)

Moded by Tracey Korby :-*
Title: Re: What mics would you buy if price was no object?
Post by: Gordon on February 27, 2006, 03:19:43 AM: u 89's and some 414's
Title: Re: What mics would you buy if price was no object?
Post by: beanstalk on February 28, 2006, 12:22:35 PM: Studio Project C4's or every line of the DPA compacts.

It would be a tough choice.... :P :P :P :P :P
Title: Re: What mics would you buy if price was no object?
Post by: blowluver on February 28, 2006, 12:44:53 PM: (http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/5517/akgc426b5jv.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

I already own it in my dreams...
Title: Re: What mics would you buy if price was no object?
Post by: Bdifr78 on February 28, 2006, 05:06:04 PM: Quote from: creekfreak on February 24, 2006, 11:49:10 AM
Gefell UM900...LD, tube, 48volt powered...5 patterns...drool

Whoomp there it is!

But I would also have to own every cap for my km100 series mics.
Title: Re: What mics would you buy if price was no object?
Post by: jdawg on March 07, 2006, 02:39:38 AM: After sampling other schoeps caps for the hell of it, maybe try the Korby Audio KAT 4 system just because it's cool as shit looking. Includes C12, U47,U67, Elam251.
Title: Re: What mics would you buy if price was no object?
Post by: Bdifr78 on March 07, 2006, 08:48:20 AM: Quote from: jdawg on March 07, 2006, 02:39:38 AM
After sampling other schoeps caps for the hell of it, maybe try the Korby Audio KAT 4 system just because it's cool as shit looking. Includes C12, U47,U67, Elam251.

WTF?