Topic: Hanging mics

[ArchivalAudio]

I'd
go for the 853's over the pro 45's

I have the 853a's and have used them in may different situations

only other reason to take them down between shows
is smoke and humidity...


if you can get away with hanging an array (possibly other mics)
either 110° ORTF
or other close may be 90° NC (near coincident)
it would improve your over all stereo image


peace thru music

[Alexandru Petrescu]

I use the PRO-45 for theater stage, I'm generally happy with them, for the price.  One thing I've noticed is that they're very sensitive: sometimes during black (no light, short change of scene, silence at public and on scene) they're picking even the whisperings of actors _behind_ the scene, inaudible to the room audience.

I always hang and remove them after the show, even if the next show is tomorrow.

By specs it seems the higher-end Audio-Technicas have wider frequency response, more dynamic range.  Probably useful for music and choirs, but not for voice I guess.

The PRO-45 comes in a small (~5") carton box, not solid. I wish I had a solid box.

I've used them for 2 years now and if I knew they were going to see so much use I think I would have bought the higher end ATs.  But then, for higher end, one can go as high as hanging Schoeps capsules.

I'm not a professional, not much audio experience other than that, I don't know other mics.