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Gear / Technical Help => Microphones & Setup => Topic started by: Swampy on January 22, 2007, 10:26:59 PM
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So, the TLs just arn't practical for theater taping... They require too large of a stand and bag for some theaters. So I was thinking about buying a second set of smaller mics for theaters. I was thinking about maybe getting a set of the Superluxes again, but I've also though about going even smaller, possibly stereo mic or mini mics. The catch is that I want to keep it under 200 bucks, as I just won't use them enough to justify anything more. I'd like to get hypers since I will be using them in theaters. I was looking at the Giant Squid mics, but I don't think they make hypers, I also looked at the Sound Professionals, but I don't think they sell a pair of hypers for under $200. Does anyone have any suggestions for me? Thanks for any help!
EDIT to add that these don't need to be completely stealthable or anything. I'd like to use my UA-5 if at all possible so I have some pres & A>D...
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Franken-Naks? Seen a few around the yard sale lately and they might fit the bill... perhaps a bit more spendy than $200.
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Ya, pretty much if they are over 200 they arn't any good to me, I can't really justify spending that much...
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Yeah, I sing the budgetary blues, myself.
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Yeah, I sing the budgetary blues, myself.
haha I hear ya. It was only that I saved some money on finding a cheap W-mod UA-5, and the fact that I've gotten a ton of work in the last few weeks that I'm able to afford this little expense!
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I have a set of AT853's for sale for $160........they come with card caps and you can pick up a set of hyper and omni caps to round out the set.....I have them listed in the yard sale....PM me if your interested...
I'm not pimpin' but I couldn't resist..
Peace,
jk
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I have a set of AT853's for sale for $160........they come with card caps and you can pick up a set of hyper and omni caps to round out the set.....I have them listed in the yard sale....PM me if your interested...
I'm not pimpin' but I couldn't resist..
Peace,
jk
PM sent. If hyper caps are available for a decent price, I'm interested...
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PM sent
Here's the link to SP's selection of 853 elements....
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/category/320/mics
and the Hypers
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/AT853H-ELE
Peace,
jk
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Looks like I'm gonna own some AT 853s! Though with the hypers and phantom adapters they are more than I'd like to spend, I think for what I'm getting, they will be worth it!
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how about some 391's? :P
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Studio Projects C4s
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Audio Technica AT3031
http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired_mics/474528ca789f46f4/index.html
Great sounding mic for the money. I'm on the 2nd go-around with these mics. The cease to amaze me. Great cardioid packed in a 5 1/2 inch barrel. Very low-pro and can be had on eBay for $200.00 a pair or less.
SPECIFICATIONS
ELEMENT Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
POLAR PATTERN Cardioid
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 30-20,000 Hz
LOW FREQUENCY ROLL-OFF 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY -34 dB (19.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
IMPEDANCE 250 ohms
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL 148 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 158 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)
NOISE 16 dB SPL
DYNAMIC RANGE (typical) 132 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO 78 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS 11-52V DC, 3 mA typical
SWITCHES Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad (nominal)
WEIGHT 4.0 oz (112 g)
DIMENSIONS 5.67" (144.0 mm) long, 0.83" (21.0 mm) maximum body diameter
OUTPUT CONNECTOR Integral 3-pin XLRM-type