Shure KSM44
Shure KSM32
Rode NT1000
MXL V67
Studio Projects C4 pair
Beyer Soundstar MkII
Electrovoice RE15
Preamp: Sebatron V2000e
I figure I have (1) reasonably neutral/uncoloured covered with the Shures, (2) bright/hyped covered with the Rode, (3) dark/coloured covered with the MXL.
For me, these varieties are prioritised in the order (1), (3), (2).
Here are some possibilities that come to mind:
(1) I'm not that happy with the MXL in comparison to my other mics. Get something better that fills its current role & sell the MXL, and the Rode. (maybe buy AT4047 or ADK Hamburg or something else).
(2) I'm happy enough with the Studio Projects C4s, and need a pair of small-diaphragm condensers for recording acoustic guitar. But I've never used any other SDCs, and maybe I'd be better off selling the C4s and the Rode and getting something better, e.g. the Peluso SDCs.
(3) Sell the KSM32, the Rode, the MXL. Buy a "boutique" piece like, say, a Soundelux U195. (My wallet shrinks at this option... )
I know it's hard to know just from this what I should do, but any thoughts about what is the weakest part of my "arsenal" would be appreciated.
Oh yeah, and I shouldn't forget to neglect option 4:
(4) Stop fussing about microphones.
Shure KSM32
Rode NT1000
MXL V67
Studio Projects C4 pair
Beyer Soundstar MkII
Electrovoice RE15
Preamp: Sebatron V2000e
I figure I have (1) reasonably neutral/uncoloured covered with the Shures, (2) bright/hyped covered with the Rode, (3) dark/coloured covered with the MXL.
For me, these varieties are prioritised in the order (1), (3), (2).
Here are some possibilities that come to mind:
(1) I'm not that happy with the MXL in comparison to my other mics. Get something better that fills its current role & sell the MXL, and the Rode. (maybe buy AT4047 or ADK Hamburg or something else).
(2) I'm happy enough with the Studio Projects C4s, and need a pair of small-diaphragm condensers for recording acoustic guitar. But I've never used any other SDCs, and maybe I'd be better off selling the C4s and the Rode and getting something better, e.g. the Peluso SDCs.
(3) Sell the KSM32, the Rode, the MXL. Buy a "boutique" piece like, say, a Soundelux U195. (My wallet shrinks at this option... )
I know it's hard to know just from this what I should do, but any thoughts about what is the weakest part of my "arsenal" would be appreciated.
Oh yeah, and I shouldn't forget to neglect option 4:
(4) Stop fussing about microphones.