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Post by Recycled_Brains » Sat Sep 05, 2009 9:21 am

ott0bot wrote:Thanks for the suggestions.

I've always wanted a 441, but still don't have the gusto to drop that on 1 mic yet. Really impressed me when I saw it used live on a cello.

Find a used one. I payed $325 for mine a couple years ago, and see them regularly for no more than $400.
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Post by tactics » Sat Sep 05, 2009 7:27 pm

Coles 4038 & Oktava ML52 ribbons are both great that fall in this area.
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Post by *cisko* » Mon Sep 14, 2009 10:17 am

My favorite ones are sm7, 441, and any ribbon really, I am actually surprised with the sound of the fathead!, cheap and great

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Post by ott0bot » Mon Sep 14, 2009 2:45 pm

Thanks for all the suggestions! I actually picked up a pair of the KEL mic's today, after some more research. If I don't like them I can send them back, so you can't beat that.

I'm still in the market for the sm7, i missed a few CL posts for a cheap used one, but I'll find one soon enough. I'm also still in the market for a ribbon, and I decided I agree with the save and buy what you want attitude. So the next $900 bucks I can save is going to an AEA r84. I still want to check out a few other suggestions made on this post, so I'll keep my eyes peeled for good deals on those items.

Thanks all.

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Post by Brett Siler » Mon Sep 14, 2009 6:26 pm

jgimbel wrote:I've got an Oktava MK-319, and when I read the title of this that's the mic that came to mind. Definitely pretty flat, darkish..
Great mic, even unmodded.

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Post by jgimbel » Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:51 pm

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jgimbel wrote:I've got an Oktava MK-319, and when I read the title of this that's the mic that came to mind. Definitely pretty flat, darkish..
Great mic, even unmodded.
Absolutely. I got mine cheap ($82 on ebay) intending to have Master Joly mod it at some point. I've got a bevy of cheap Chinese mics with the ever-so-wonderful harsh high end, so the 319's a lifesaver. The other day I was tracking some mountain dulcimer, and even an SM57 sounded damn bright on it since it's a bright sounding instrument in general. I closemiced it with the 319, and it sounded perfect. Plus it picked up a really beautiful low-mid range from the bass string of the dulcimer, which is something that's really important when you're playing but is REALLY easy to lose in a recording. The 319 definitely saved the day.

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Post by mscottweber » Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:46 pm

I've been eyeing those KEL mics awhile myself. After you get a chance to play around with them, I would love to hear your opinions on them.

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