hey everyone. here's the deal.
I love my Microtech Gefells. I am
very happy with the sound of my current recording gear (MG m200 > V3 > HD-P2).
however, I think that over the next several months, I'm going to be swapping out gear to get a low-profile recording setup, and also one that I can keep in a smaller bag
I'm considering many options, and here are my thoughts. I'd love to hear any input from any of you.
oh, yeah, before we get to the mics, I think I'll be selling the V3 and the Tascam, and buying a SD 702. I'd love to keep the V3, and another external pre might be in my future at some point down the line. but part of the deal is that I don't want to spend a lot of money doing this. selling the V3 and the HD-P2 will get me close to the 702, and selling the gefells will get me close to just about any mic out there. so at this point, lets assume running mic-in to the 702.
I should also point out that in the many years that I've been taping, I've only had cards. I've borrowed both hypers and omnis, and there are definitely times and places for those caps. but I don't need them. 90% of the time, I'd run cards anyway, and the additional cost of extra caps isn't worth it for me. so, cardiod caps is what I need
now, obviously, the choices I present below are quite varied, and a lot of this will come down to personal opinion. but that's what this thread is all about, gathering other people's opinions. so let's hear it. also, if there's an option that you think I should consider that isn't listed below, let's hear it.
MG nboxthis would be the ideal solution for me, because I get to keep my gefell caps
but, who knows if this will ever be a reality, and how soon. I already sent Nick a PM asking about the current status, so we'll see what he says. if this will be ready to go in the next few months, that's my first choice.
DPA 4022I think these mics rock. definitely more transparent then the gefells, but on the other hand, the SD 702 is more colored than the V3. so these could be a good fit running straight into the 702. and I know there are several folks on this board who run thaty combo. but these mics are expensive and they don't come up for sale used very often. how much would a new pair set me back??
Neumann km140 with activesthese could also be a good option. in general, they sound similar to the gefells, which I love. but I think the bass handling isn't quite as good, the mids are very sweet, similar to the gefells. but then the highs are a little less smooth than the gefells. overall, similar to the gefells, but not quite as good. I used to run the km184s for years, and of course there are a million recordings made with the km140s, so I'm familiar with there sound. anyone run these directly into a sound devices? with these, I think they sound best with a very transparant pre-amp behind them, and I'm not sure if the SD 702 pre-amp is up to that task. what do you think?
Schoeps ccm4schoeps are schoeps. I've heard a million great sounding recordings with them. and I've borrowed them many times in the past for stealthing (mk4 > kc5 > cmc6). if I went with Schoeps, I think I'd go with the ccm4's, because they are smaller, and I don't really see myself needing anything other than cards anyway. I like the sound of schoeps. in my opinion, they are a more "laid back" mic that sounds good, but less in your face. again, I think they shine with a transparant pre-amp, which the SD 702 pre-amps may not be the best match. anyone run schoeps > sound devices??
Milab VM-44 LinkI've only heard a couple of recordings with these. so I don't know too much about them. in your opinion, do they stack up to the other options listed here?
so, that's where I am right now. what do you think? are there other options? (and don't tell me about MBHO actives. those mics are definitely
not suited to my taste).