jasonlam1995
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As the title suggested, which one is better? In terms of recording acoustic instruments such as strings and piano
Rode M5 or NT5?
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John Willett
Circle Sound Services
The NT 5 is a nice little, inexpensive, cardioid SDC that is good value for money.
An added advantage is that you can also buy the omni heads designed for the NT 55 and swap them with the cardioid heads on the NT 5 for use when recording piano (for example).
For recording a grand piano, a directional mic loses the bottom end, so an omni (which goes much lower) is better for this.
So, the NT 5, getting the omni heads at a later date if you can't afford them now, is a good budget option.
If you go, instead, for the NT 55, then you get both cardioid and omni heads included in the price.
An alternative at a similar price is the Sontronics STC 1 - these can be bought as a matched pair and also have optional omni and hyper-cardioid heads available.
An added advantage is that you can also buy the omni heads designed for the NT 55 and swap them with the cardioid heads on the NT 5 for use when recording piano (for example).
For recording a grand piano, a directional mic loses the bottom end, so an omni (which goes much lower) is better for this.
So, the NT 5, getting the omni heads at a later date if you can't afford them now, is a good budget option.
If you go, instead, for the NT 55, then you get both cardioid and omni heads included in the price.
An alternative at a similar price is the Sontronics STC 1 - these can be bought as a matched pair and also have optional omni and hyper-cardioid heads available.
yes, that's what I'd suggest or AKG 451 have a brightness that is much more pleasant, they are like the nt5's without the harshness
witzendoz
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Funny how the original Poster asked for a recommendation between the M5 & the NT5, and now we are talking about something comply different.
Alan.
John Willett
Circle Sound Services
But reasonable if what is suggested is in the same ball-park price-wise and a better solution is obtained.
Very often "newbies" are only acquainted with the mass-market brands and may miss other solutions that can be in the same price bracket, so this is sensible - as long as the new suggestions to not go silly and way over budget.
witzendoz
Senior Member
I checked the Sweetwater price (because where I am in Oz the prices are all over the place)
M5 for a pair $199 (under $100 each)
NT5 single $219, pair $429
AT 4041 $299
AKG 451 $499
So as everyones personal preference takes over the price usually starts to climb. Why not a Neumann KM184 at $850?
Recommending microphones is like recommending studio monitors, how long is a piece of string.
That was the point I was trying to make.
Alan.
Bubba po
Tiny Stonehenge Moment
Reading the reviews, this is an application that many people have used them for and they have been highly delighted.