Beyerdynamic M160 vs. Coles 4038
Beyerdynamic M160 vs. Coles 4038
I want to get a pair of Ribbon mics. I would like to use them as drum overheads. Any reason the 4038's would be any better than the M160's other than personal taste? Is there anything about the M160's being a double ribbon mic that wouldn't work very well?
Thanks for your any input.
Thanks for your any input.
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I recently used the M160 and M130 in an overhead M/S configuration and it sounded great. The way it smoothed out the abrasive cymbols....I started using ribbons as OH's. Again my experience in minimal at best, but that's my two cents...
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The Beyers are directional (hypercardioid), and the Coles are fig 8. I like the Coles as OH, but if you're recording a whole band in a room, you'll get more bleed (and/or crappy room noise if your room isn't the best) in the Coles which may be a deal breaker. I've used the 160 a few times, and think it has a bit more detail in the top, though as johnny7 says, the Coles can get some bumpin' bottom end. Considering price and the single use of "ribbon on OH", I'm inclined to say get the Beyers...
I thought this club was for musicians. Who let the drummer in here??
Very interesting thread. Both are superb mics. We have only one of each so I have no experience with pairs. The Coles is a bit softer on the top. Might depend on the room. In a high ceilinged great sounding room I'd try the Coles. In a low-ceilinged, not so great room the Beyers might be a better choice. Also a pair of Beyers would be less expensive thereby allocating more $ for something else and the 160 pair will come in handy on lots of other stuff - guitars, piano, percussion. One of the all-time great mics IMHO.
i know only from a musician standpoint as i'm very inexperienced 'engineering,' but I know that I've never lost with an m130, m160, or 4038. All three of these are among my favorite mics on guitar amps, horns, and drum room mics. Never seen anyone use 'em as overheads. The 4038 is absolutely KILLING on flute though.
Regardless of which you choose I bet you'll be happy.
Regardless of which you choose I bet you'll be happy.
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the 4038s are the balls for overheads. The are quite dark, but take a additive high shelving EQ very nicely. They are also the balls on gtr amps.
M160s and m130s are also nice. they are a little brighter and crunchier than the 4038. As mentioned previously, you can use them together for a great M/S pair.
Overall, I'd say the 4038s aremore lush/deluxe sounding, but probably not as versatile as the beyers.
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mike
M160s and m130s are also nice. they are a little brighter and crunchier than the 4038. As mentioned previously, you can use them together for a great M/S pair.
Overall, I'd say the 4038s aremore lush/deluxe sounding, but probably not as versatile as the beyers.
best,
mike
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has anyone ordered an m160 through here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002S ... n=11091801
it's a pretty dramatic price difference. seems almost too good to be true. wondering if there's a catch.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002S ... n=11091801
it's a pretty dramatic price difference. seems almost too good to be true. wondering if there's a catch.
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"I like the Coles as OH, but if you're recording a whole band in a room, you'll get more bleed (and/or crappy room noise if your room isn't the best) in the Coles which may be a deal breaker."
I use a single 4038 as a drum OH in a 32' x 16' x 14' high room, and am constantly amazed as to how the mic rejects the amps in the room when positioned correctly.
I mean, I can set up a medium sized amp (3-10" Bandmaster, AC30, etc.) for guitar, an Ampeg B-15 for bass, and the Coles will reject those amps to the point that I can almost get away with doing OD's on either instrument.
It's uncanny how it does that considering the figure-8 pattern, but it does....
I use a single 4038 as a drum OH in a 32' x 16' x 14' high room, and am constantly amazed as to how the mic rejects the amps in the room when positioned correctly.
I mean, I can set up a medium sized amp (3-10" Bandmaster, AC30, etc.) for guitar, an Ampeg B-15 for bass, and the Coles will reject those amps to the point that I can almost get away with doing OD's on either instrument.
It's uncanny how it does that considering the figure-8 pattern, but it does....
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