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In Reply to: Need a good stereo mic pair for under $500... posted by Penguin on February 23, 2002 at 10:12:24:
$500 certainly rules out good condensers or ribbons. As far a dynamics go, If I limited myself to Classical and solo I would look for a pair of Electro Voice RE55. You might be able to find two used ones. Their response is super flat and would be even good for pipe organ work. Their omnis so you need to space them about 12 feet apart. If your interested in solo then I would go cardiod, probably two Electro Voice RE15. Dynamics will give you a quiter noise floor. The Sennheiser MD421 is also a good mic but I think their price is getting up there. All the best! James
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Thanks,I was initially thinking a pair of Rode NT1s or a pair of Senheiser B3000s would fit the bill, but i will look at the EVs. I am planning to use the mikes directly with the Mike inputs on a Revox PR99, and maybe eventually on a 24bit dat.
dee
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If I were banking on just two mics, I would spend a little bit more and buy two Neumann KM84s. Or two AKG C451s. Even used these retain their value and you could sell them if you got in a tite. And once you use a condensor you will never go back to dynamics except for special effects.
Checkout Earthworks scratch and dent sale page. These guys make really excellent omni condensers that are perfect for recording. They make good reference mic's for RTA analyzers too.Phil
There is a pair in the SD bin, Maybe i can convince my buddy to go in on the pair, even though it is really expensive :-(. From they self promotion these should be as good as the large diaphragm cardiods without the ills of having to move the large weight around.dee
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