Studio Projects CS5

[arcaxis]

Any users of said mic in the title? Maybe a possible decent multi-pattern alternative to the AT4050 or C414? I've seen this mentioned by one member here and on another board, but I'd like to hear a few other opinions.
CS5 - The Ultimate Studio Microphone

From what I've read the mic delivers pretty much an uncolored sound without much any boost in any frequency range. There are a few Youtube videos, but some of those seem to be tied back to Studio Projects.

[elbandito]

I've got a CSS and I quite like it... Its the only LDC i use in my own recordings. I used to have an AT4033 and although that mic obviously isnt multi pattern, i preferred the sound of the Cs5. Self noise is quite low, lots of options to tailor the sound on the way in, a decent price... What more can one ask for, really?

[kip4]

Any chance you can do a fuller review and maybe some samples?
Thanks

[chessparov]

As you ascend the budget price scale, the CS series is the first intended "all rounder" LDC that REALLY has always impressed me.

If I were starting over, would prefer it over the (otherwise excellent) AT 4050. I prefer the "switches off" tone vs. a 4050, and like the extra tone
of the various high and low pass filter options. Partly my taste also, as I love the more vintage vibed AT 4047.

If I ever used more sound treatment, even hanging duvet's (classis SOS mag suggestion), a CS would be my next LDC purchase.

FWIW have an unusual voice (particularly in baritone) however, and various dynamics-especially neodymium based-work excellently too IMHO.

Chris

[Kierkes]

I've recorded in tiny untreated rooms with the CS5 before and the results have been surprising. I can only imagine what would happen in a better room. Here's my friend Rocky. It's such an imperfect mix, but hey.

https://soundcloud.com/rep43/warrior-rocky-paterra-original

[chessparov]

Hey Kierkes, good job!

Have you guys thought about being a vocal/harmony duo, since you both have A-1 voices?

FWIW I'm trying to put together a male (me!)/female Country/Soul duet oriented (small combo) locally in South OC...

Chris