Topic: Looking to upgrade..

[E@rl]

Right now I'm running SP-CMC-2's and im looking to upgrade

Don't want to spend a ton at this point im still getting the hang of taping so im looking for suggestions for around 500+ or below.

preamp I'm looking to get is a UA5

and as for mics I'm open to suggestions.. so let me know what you guys suggest...  here are what im looking at so far..

the rode NT5
shure ksm137
Audio Technica Pro 37s

[ArchivalAudio]

well
I started a thread about these:
CAD e70 condenser  Card/Omni caps
look like newer mics that may have been available in a bundle previously?

look here:
http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,122357.0.html


It also appears that they are not shipping until June 9th 2009

you could be  one of the first....

also you could consider the Busman mics


I have the Rodes- I am not sure you'd be upgrading with them...?  ? ? but they sound ok
I just Upgraded to the Milab VM44-Links ($1200) from the RODE NT5's after about 5.5 years of running them.
I hardly ever use them - If you like to borrow them to try them out let me know

Peace
-- Ian

[Neilyboy]

Interesting Ian.. I will have to look into these myself! I am gonna wait around and see what kind of recordings come with these mic's but they seem pretty nice for a sub 200/pair mic set..

Neil

[Belexes]

Consider Busmans:

http://busmanaudio.com/

The choice of capsules between the four is very nice.

[E@rl]

Consider Busmans:

http://busmanaudio.com/

The choice of capsules between the four is very nice.

Went with the Busmans thanks for the help... im keeping the CADs in mind as well

[kgreener]

are there frequency response graphs published for Busman mics?  if so, does anybody know where they can be had? 

thanks.

[ArchivalAudio]

Consider Busmans:

http://busmanaudio.com/

The choice of capsules between the four is very nice.

Went with the Busmans thanks for the help... im keeping the CADs in mind as well

WOW
E@rl
you pulled the trigger that fast?

I am sure you'd get tons more recommendations to consider
But the Busman Mics are an excellent choice!
and Chris is a very nice and genuine guy!
you won't be sorry

-- Ian

[ArchivalAudio]

Interesting Ian.. I will have to look into these myself! I am gonna wait around and see what kind of recordings come with these mic's but they seem pretty nice for a sub 200/pair mic set..

Neil

yeah seems like they could a great deal and nice mic
I'd consider getting some myself - just to have them
but since the beginning of the year - mid jan I have had a roughly $200 per month "temporary" pay cut!
and it doesn't look like its going to be added back to my salary and time soon....
I'm still paying off the Milabs...
but if I get an extra $200 they might be fun to play around with.

-- Ian

[E@rl]

Consider Busmans:

http://busmanaudio.com/

The choice of capsules between the four is very nice.

Went with the Busmans thanks for the help... im keeping the CADs in mind as well

WOW
E@rl
you pulled the trigger that fast?

I am sure you'd get tons more recommendations to consider
But the Busman Mics are an excellent choice!
and Chris is a very nice and genuine guy!
you won't be sorry

-- Ian

Haha, yea i pulled the trigger on a lot of stuff pretty fast almost bought an entire rig today. Bought a UA5 of the yard sale. Then went and got a stand extension pole from B&H photo. xlr cables from ebay and the mics. I'm gearing up for the summer shows

I might check those CAD ones out as well.. never hurts to have a couple to play around with.

[dorrcoq]

I see you already bought your XLR's, but it should be noted that even though he doesn't seem to list them on his site, Chris (Busman) makes nice cables to go along with his mics.

[E@rl]

I see you already bought your XLR's, but it should be noted that even though he doesn't seem to list them on his site, Chris (Busman) makes nice cables to go along with his mics.

Thanks for the heads up... i bought some cheap cables, but i was noticing a lot of guys using "phatman" cables and what not. Anyone have links to these cables or the ones Chris (Busman) makes?

[ArchivalAudio]

No links- Chris made me some nice custom Mil Spec Silver XLR's
contact him
juts tell him what you are looking for...
he will work with you and get you what you want.

It inspired me to make my own- which Are for my personal use
-- Ian