SDC Pair for under $300?

thieves · Post by **thieves** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:07 pm

Hi, all...

I finally want to add a pair of SDC's to my humble mic selection, but I really don't want to break the bank. If I had any sort of budget I'd love a pair of SM81's, but that's not in the cards. I read some good things about the AKG perception 150 pair that was on MF, but they've disontinuted that deal:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ ... sku=482393

I was also looking at the AKG perception 170, which seems to be similar and a step up:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ ... sku=271290

some others i've been looking at...

Audix Fusion 15
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ ... sku=270282

M-Audio Pulsar II
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ ... sku=271505

Anyone have any experience with these, or something else I could consider that would in the $2-300 range for a pair? I really can't go much higher than $300 at this time though.

I'd mostly be using these as drum overheads, but i might also use them as room mics and acoustic instrument mics from time to time.

mjau · Post by **mjau** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:22 pm

You could probably find two Oktava 012's used for under $300. AT Pro 37's would be a good choice, too.

darjama · Post by **darjama** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:43 pm

Fullcompass has some at3031 selling for $144 each. That's probably the way I'd go for the budget.

the finger genius · Post by **the finger genius** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:52 pm

+1 on the oktavas

rwc · Post by **rwc** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 2:09 pm

I found an SM81 in good condition used for $175, and bought it.

find two, that would only be $50 over your budget, but I think worth it.

I wouldn't go any lower than this, or else you get into mxlville, and will-sell-in-six-months-for-a-real-micville

012s are sexy too, but I prefer the 81s, for some crazy reason.

rwc · Post by **rwc** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 2:11 pm

http://cgi.ebay.com/Shure-sm81-sm-81-co ... dZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/SHURE-SM81_W0QQitem ... dZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Shure-SM81-Professi ... dZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Shure-SM81-Professi ... dZViewItem

go forth and bid!!!

trodden · Post by **trodden** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 2:20 pm

the finger genius wrote:+1 on the oktavas

totally. then save up for a pair of the 102 capsules and you got some great stereo options.

thieves · Post by **thieves** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 3:25 pm

which online retailers carry oktava?

thieves · Post by **thieves** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 3:27 pm

i wasn't even considering the 012's, but i'm assuming they'd pair up well with my mk 319

thieves · Post by **thieves** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 3:30 pm

oh and there's no way in hell that i'm making any ebay purchase over $50 ever

the finger genius · Post by **the finger genius** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 3:33 pm

to get a pair for 300$ you'll most likely have to get them used, either on ebay, or occasionally on the b/s/t section of this board.

none of the "major" online retailers sell them. i think recording services sell them online, but the price will be probably be higher than you're looking for (just google oktava and recording services.)

the finger genius · Post by **the finger genius** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 3:34 pm

well, scrap that then.

thieves · Post by **thieves** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 3:42 pm

i've just gotten too much grief from trying to buy/sell anything of any value on ebay, it's just such a cesspool nowadays.

what's the deal with oktava's poor distribution? i got my LDC from guitar center like 8 years ago

the finger genius · Post by **the finger genius** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 3:48 pm

I've had no issues, and have probably spent upwards of 2000$ in the last 6 months. Of course, if you're not comfortable with it, that's your call.

I think Oktava and GC had a falling out a few years back, since then, they haven't been available in any of those types of places.

rwc · Post by **rwc** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:09 pm

thieves wrote:oh and there's no way in hell that i'm making any ebay purchase over $50 ever

I am surprised.

In this budget, you could get some amazing stuff.

All it takes is a little looking into someone's feedback.

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