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Title: LD mics (what are the options)
Post by: jasonw on January 22, 2007, 11:59:57 PM

For around 300-600 dollars?

Title: Re: LD mics (what are the options)
Post by: caymanreview on January 23, 2007, 12:01:05 AM

you might be able to grab a set of unmatched ADK TL's for 600, if you can find em used

Title: Re: LD mics (what are the options)
Post by: jasonw on January 23, 2007, 12:02:46 AM

Quote from: caymanreview on January 23, 2007, 12:01:05 AM

you might be able to grab a set of unmatched ADK TL's for 600, if you can find em used

YEah I saw some in the yardsale for 650 I believe I would have liked those but that would make 4 set of mics for me and I just can see having that much $ in mics. 

Title: Re: LD mics (what are the options)
Post by: twatts (pants are so over-rated...) on January 23, 2007, 12:35:53 AM

TLs...  The plain ADK A51S mics are nice as well, but are only cards.  They're about $100ea. used???

The LSD2 is nice as well...  But I think that may be more expensive???

T

Title: Re: LD mics (what are the options)
Post by: jasonw on January 23, 2007, 12:39:45 AM

Yeah...I am looking for something that I can use in a local club recording a bluegrass duo....and more local clubs...also some summer shows at walnut creek

Title: Re: LD mics (what are the options)
Post by: caymanreview on January 23, 2007, 12:40:00 AM

i think maybe the lsd2 is a little above the budget, but not much

they used to be 550, but i think they are a little higher now

Title: Re: LD mics (what are the options)
Post by: jasonw on January 23, 2007, 12:47:15 AM

Any opinions on the ADK hamburg/vienna mics...I see them on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-ADK-LE-Vienna-Edition-Microphone-s-MATCHED-PAIR_W0QQitemZ300071041262QQihZ020QQcategoryZ41466QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-ADK-LE-Vienna-Edition-Microphone-s-MATCHED-PAIR_W0QQitemZ300071041262QQihZ020QQcategoryZ41466QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-ADK-HAMBURG-PRO-Condenser-Microphone-Mic-shockmnt_W0QQitemZ300071363234QQihZ020QQcategoryZ41466QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-ADK-HAMBURG-PRO-Condenser-Microphone-Mic-shockmnt_W0QQitemZ300071363234QQihZ020QQcategoryZ41466QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

Title: Re: LD mics (what are the options)
Post by: twatts (pants are so over-rated...) on January 23, 2007, 12:51:00 AM

Quote from: jasonw on January 23, 2007, 12:47:15 AM

Any opinions on the ADK hamburg/vienna mics...I see them on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-ADK-LE-Vienna-Edition-Microphone-s-MATCHED-PAIR_W0QQitemZ300071041262QQihZ020QQcategoryZ41466QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-ADK-LE-Vienna-Edition-Microphone-s-MATCHED-PAIR_W0QQitemZ300071041262QQihZ020QQcategoryZ41466QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-ADK-HAMBURG-PRO-Condenser-Microphone-Mic-shockmnt_W0QQitemZ300071363234QQihZ020QQcategoryZ41466QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-ADK-HAMBURG-PRO-Condenser-Microphone-Mic-shockmnt_W0QQitemZ300071363234QQihZ020QQcategoryZ41466QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

From what I remember, the Vienna is a "pres" mod and the Hamburg a "warm" mod of the ADK TLs.  That's the closest I could come up with for a translation of their description when I was shopping for ADKs...

For the money ($700), you should get a matched pair of TLs.  The Hs and Vs are only Card.  The Hyper and Omni on the TLs are worth the wait...

Terry

Title: Re: LD mics (what are the options)
Post by: caymanreview on January 23, 2007, 01:01:01 AM

Quote from: twatts on January 23, 2007, 12:51:00 AM

The Hyper and Omni on the TLs are worth the wait...

definantly. having all those pattern options is a huge plus

Title: Re: LD mics (what are the options)
Post by: Roving Sign on January 23, 2007, 06:46:54 AM

I've had good luck with my Apex 435s - I like them better than my tascam/naks...

Title: Re: LD mics (what are the options)
Post by: Ryan Sims on January 23, 2007, 07:16:01 AM

I was looking for a new LD to do vocals at home on, but at $80 I might buy a pair of those just to have.

You got any samples?  I've not heard anything from Apex.

Title: Re: LD mics (what are the options)
Post by: RobertNC on January 23, 2007, 11:54:06 AM

Quote from: jasonw on January 23, 2007, 12:39:45 AM

Yeah...I am looking for something that I can use in a local club recording a bluegrass duo....and more local clubs...also some summer shows at walnut creek

Either Hypers or Card, and Omnis or Blumlein respectively.  Most def the ADK-A51TLs.

You said your price range is $300-$600 and $650 is too much? 

Title: Re: LD mics (what are the options)
Post by: jasonw on January 23, 2007, 12:14:58 PM

Quote from: RobertNC on January 23, 2007, 11:54:06 AM

Quote from: jasonw on January 23, 2007, 12:39:45 AM

Yeah...I am looking for something that I can use in a local club recording a bluegrass duo....and more local clubs...also some summer shows at walnut creek

Either Hypers or Card, and Omnis or Blumlein respectively.  Most def the ADK-A51TLs.

You said your price range is $300-$600 and $650 is too much? 

I know its only $50....I will probably end up slutting it up and buying some TL's.  I just like to pretend I have will power over my taping obsession.

Title: Re: LD mics (what are the options)
Post by: Shawn on January 23, 2007, 12:47:02 PM

you should be able to pick up a pair of SP c3 for under $600

Title: Re: LD mics (what are the options)
Post by: twatts (pants are so over-rated...) on January 23, 2007, 01:12:56 PM

Quote from: ShawnSmith on January 23, 2007, 12:47:02 PM

you should be able to pick up a pair of SP c3 for under $600

C3 is a nice mic, albeit only card, omni and fig8. 

Terry

Title: Re: LD mics (what are the options)
Post by: MarkF on January 23, 2007, 01:47:44 PM

http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,78573.0.html

Title: Re: LD mics (what are the options)
Post by: Roving Sign on January 23, 2007, 01:53:32 PM

Quote from: Ryan Sims on January 23, 2007, 07:16:01 AM

I was looking for a new LD to do vocals at home on, but at $80 I might buy a pair of those just to have.

You got any samples?  I've not heard anything from Apex.

Here's a show I think shows them off nicely...

http://www.archive.org/details/jj2006-09-06.apex435

Title: Re: LD mics (what are the options)
Post by: Ryan Sims on January 23, 2007, 03:52:32 PM

Wow thanks.  This sounds quite nice.  I just found the 415 too, I like the multipattern option there.  Definitely going to think about these.

Title: Re: LD mics (what are the options)
Post by: thegreatgumbino on January 23, 2007, 11:42:08 PM

Quote from: MarkF on January 23, 2007, 01:47:44 PM

http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,78573.0.html

I second the LSD2.  So easy to use it's ridiculous, and it's a great sounding mic!  $550 is a steal.