i have been using the superlux t-bar for a few months now and would like to upgrade. i've seen a few shure verts go up in the last weeks but i was wondering what my options are. for so i am still using the superlux shockmounts that are 5.99/ea. could you give me some ideas? pros/cons of certain bars, some bars won't go to a certain configuration...
thanks
travis
if you've got an extra you could let go off get ahold of me and we can work something out
I don't know what type of microphones you have, but I have SD condensors and I have the AKG KM-235 and the Shure bars. The AKG is lighter than the Shure, but leaves a huge space between the capsules if I try to run DIN. I can always get a spacer for that, but I have not yet done so. I like the Shure bar a lot; very flexible and never a problem setting a configuration with XY or DIN.
I'm currently using the AGK T-bar, with a spacer for running DIN, NOS, etc. It works well, but to get the configurations right (or close to it), the weight of the mics + shocks is in front of the stand. That sets the balance of the stand off, which could be an issue if I were running very high (which I never do).
I'm assuming the Shure vert bar allows SD mics to be more centered over the mic stand, when run in these configs, correct? If so, I may have to trade out one day.
The vert bar is simply awesome IMHO. And you can use large shockmounts and/or risers to help get the spread wider if you want.
so most bars are going to support the different configs., if not you can always get risers and the likes. i have smkh8k condensor mics. i assume all these bars have room and would work with my setup?
It's really just personal preference. The Shure vertical bar and the AKG KM235 bar (and other similar options) all support the main mic configs, along with flexibility to tweak those configs: XY, ORTF, DIN, DINA, and NOS (depending on the length of your mics / shockmounts). For the KM235 bar, a simple (and cheap) riser is key to easily run most configs