Budget SDC for choir recording

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giopad65

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Hi everybody,
I am trying to figure out what kind of SDC I could buy for occasional choir recording.
I am thinking of some budget stuff, but would like the quality to be at least acceptable, with good frequency response and good reliability.
Stated that I already own a matched pair of Oktava MK012's, I'd like to get myself something different. My wish list (matched pair mikes) at the moment is
- Rode NT5
- Rode NT55
- sE Electronics SE1A
- sE Electronics SE4.
What would you suggest among these? Do you have any further hints about?
TIA. ;)
 
Yeah I'd stick with what you have. Maybe mod em if you want something different. I think they are pretty solid.
 
Steenamaroo said:
My first recommendation would actually have been those oktavas.
How come you want something else?
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I don't want something else, I want something more. ;)
I mean, my idea is to add some SDC to my equipment, so that if I need to specifically mike some instruments that plays along with the choir, I can do that.
 
I've used the stereo pair of sE1A in X-Y mode for choirs quite a few times with good results. I've also been happy with the NT55/cardioid capsule though I don't have as much experience with those. I haven't tried the NT5 for choir (though it should be similar) and haven't had a chance to use the sE4 at all yet.

(And I've never even heard an Oktava so can't give any comparison there.)
 
giopad65 said:
I don't want something else, I want something more. ;)
I mean, my idea is to add some SDC to my equipment, so that if I need to specifically mike some instruments that plays along with the choir, I can do that.
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Oh,ok.

I don't have a huge amount of experience with SDC mics but my shure sm81s never let me down on acoustic instruments.
Have to say, I have preferred the oktavas on acoustic guitar in the past though.
NT5s were ok. Never stood out to me, but maybe that's good?!
 
IK Obi said:
Yeah I'd stick with what you have. Maybe mod em if you want something different. I think they are pretty solid.
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After your welcome feedbacks, I am thinking of getting myself a second pair of matched Oktava's. :)
Maybe the MS4 kit (with cardioid and omni capsules).
 
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