Topic: Searching for an upgrade for my old setup

[F.O.Bean]

Am I the only one who thinks CA-14s would still eb an upgrade to those OHM's I say get CA14[Cards/Omnis] and a 9100/9200 CA Preamp and be done with it

[fandelive]

Am I the only one who thinks CA-14s would still eb an upgrade to those OHM's I say get CA14[Cards/Omnis] and a 9100/9200 CA Preamp and be done with it

I don't think it can beat the 4.7k modded MM-HLSO's, but that's a matter of taste.

You (Dominik) will be able to listen to alot of samples over at archive.org, dime-a-dozen, zomb tracker... Just do a search by mic model and let your ears be pleased.
You first asked for a budget rig, but then talked about getting some DPAs.

My advice : take the DPAs if you have the $$$.

Otherwise, if you do 90% stack taping take the 4.7k modded MM-HLSO's that someone is selling in the yard sale for 150$. Amazing bang for the bucks.
If you had to pay 280$ for a brand new MM-HLSO's pair + ~20$ for the 4.7k mod (+ postage), I would have told you to get the CA-14(o).

You'll always need to power the mics so save some money for either a battery-box (cheap) or a Church Audio 9100/9200 preamp.
I personnaly improved my sound by keeping the same mics but switching from a simple battery-box to a CA preamp.

One last note : ask Chris Church for a built-in switchable bass roll-off filter if you order his preamp. You'll need this when using omnis

[F.O.Bean]

Am I the only one who thinks CA-14s would still eb an upgrade to those OHM's I say get CA14[Cards/Omnis] and a 9100/9200 CA Preamp and be done with it

I don't think it can beat the 4.7k modded MM-HLSO's, but that's a matter of taste.

You (Dominik) will be able to listen to alot of samples over at archive.org, dime-a-dozen, zomb tracker... Just do a search by mic model and let your ears be pleased.
You first asked for a budget rig, but then talked about getting some DPAs.

My advice : take the DPAs if you have the $$$.

Otherwise, if you do 90% stack taping take the 4.7k modded MM-HLSO's that someone is selling in the yard sale for 150$. Amazing bang for the bucks.
If you had to pay 280$ for a brand new MM-HLSO's pair + ~20$ for the 4.7k mod (+ postage), I would have told you to get the CA-14(o).

You'll always need to power the mics so save some money for either a battery-box (cheap) or a Church Audio 9100/9200 preamp.
I personnaly improved my sound by keeping the same mics but switching from a simple battery-box to a CA preamp.

One last note : ask Chris Church for a built-in switchable bass roll-off filter if you order his preamp. You'll need this when using omnis

Agreed. Go to archive.org and listen to as many samples as possible and see what you personally like

[Dominik]

Thank you so much for your kind help and advices!

I luckily  found a taper who sells me his DPA 4061s.
Now I`m thinking about getting a preamp as well. For now it's either a Naiant Tinybox or a Church Audio 9100/9200.
Does anybody know which one will suit the DPAs better?

[beatkilla]

How are the dpas terminated? I beleive that a 9volt battery box or preamp is too much power for the dpas. I thought around 5 volts?so id be careful.

[Dominik]

How are the dpas terminated? I beleive that a 9volt battery box or preamp is too much power for the dpas. I thought around 5 volts?so id be careful.

They will be terminated in a 3.5 mm minijack.
I`ll ask Jon about the power supply. Thanx for the hint!

[aaronji]

The DPAs have no problems with a 9V battery box or pre.  That's what the MPS6030 and MMA6000 use...

If I recall correctly, DPA says a minimum of 5V.