In Reply to: help finding best mics in the $50 range posted by thump on January 6, 2017 at 18:32:16:
Microphones happen to be one of my favorite areas of audio. So...On the one hand, you scorn poor sound on videos. On the other hand, you expect to make a good (better) recording with a $50 microphone in a venue which you haven't described and with an unknown setup. Have I got that right?
Next, you mention the "French style" X/Y. I don't know what's "French" about X/Y, but ORTF is.
But let's move on to "high SPLs" and bass and low distortion. You are kidding yourself if think that's going to happen with a $50 mic. Sure, you might be able to find some used E-V 635As or AKG D200Es, etc. in that price range, but for new mics? - Ha!
For high quality sound, I'm partial to some AKG, Audio-Technica, DPA, Rode, Royer, Sennheiser, Shure and Schoeps models, any of which will set you back $300 to $1,800 each.
Did I neglect Neumann? Huh. ;)
I would suggest that you think about using your PZMs for the time being.
You're welcome.
:)
Edits: 01/07/17
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- Hmmm... - Inmate51 04:17:08 01/07/17 (3)
- RE: Hmmm... - thump 16:48:56 01/08/17 (0)
- I love my Schoeps CMIT 5U. - jusbe 07:52:22 01/07/17 (1)
- great cartoon that MORE relevant today! - thump 17:31:10 01/08/17 (0)