Cheap, flat, quiet mic
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Cheap, flat, quiet mic
I want something like an ECM8000 that is noticeably quieter, for just one tier higher price - e.g. $200-$300 range.
This is a measurement mic - I think it is a knockoff of earthworks. I use it only on steel string acoustic guitar, ever. Never anything else. No other requirements beyond flat and a little bit quieter.
Any endorsements of mics you've used IRL tracking a sensitive performance on steel string guitar?
My situation is that I do some guitar tracks from home for extra $$$ and usually the ECM8000 is perfect (or ADK Hamburg for classic sound), but the track I have on deck just has voice and percussion, and what I add is going to be it. I'm a little worried about the noise. I am supposed to send them something today, so I guess I'll find out LOL.
In any case I want something a little quieter, but still that exact same character - just flat. So I guess no character.
This is a measurement mic - I think it is a knockoff of earthworks. I use it only on steel string acoustic guitar, ever. Never anything else. No other requirements beyond flat and a little bit quieter.
Any endorsements of mics you've used IRL tracking a sensitive performance on steel string guitar?
My situation is that I do some guitar tracks from home for extra $$$ and usually the ECM8000 is perfect (or ADK Hamburg for classic sound), but the track I have on deck just has voice and percussion, and what I add is going to be it. I'm a little worried about the noise. I am supposed to send them something today, so I guess I'll find out LOL.
In any case I want something a little quieter, but still that exact same character - just flat. So I guess no character.
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thanks for all info.
i went ahead and used my ADK Hamburg for the track and they liked it. i think the sound was better with the measurement mic but it was just too noisy to use. at the end of the track i put 5 tracks of acoustic guitars and there was a phasey WHOOOOSH of noise as the final chord fades. very frustrating
i'm reading the thread on mods from http://homerecording.com/bbs/equipment- ... ds-111051/ right now...
i went ahead and used my ADK Hamburg for the track and they liked it. i think the sound was better with the measurement mic but it was just too noisy to use. at the end of the track i put 5 tracks of acoustic guitars and there was a phasey WHOOOOSH of noise as the final chord fades. very frustrating
i'm reading the thread on mods from http://homerecording.com/bbs/equipment- ... ds-111051/ right now...
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I mean I always recommend oktava's mics. The quality is somewhat varied but it's easy to get a good LDC for under 100 on the guitar center used website. And if it doesn't sound quite right, send it to michael joly for modifications. Even after his work you'll end up paying under 300 for an excellent mic.
The Avenson STO-2 are what you're looking for. Same type of mic as the ecm800 and earthworks, priced between those two. I think they're only sold in pairs:
http://avensonaudio.com/sto2/
http://avensonaudio.com/sto2/
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