Apples With Apples

[Mark7]

Forget trying to compare the latest sub £100 condenser with something in the £1000+ range. How about comparisons of mics within a price range instead?

Here are ten single pattern large diaphragm condensers in the £100 to £200 range for you to bury or praise as you so desire.

1. 
   Groove Tubes MD1B: £120
   Studio Electronics SE1000: £120
   Oktava MK319: £130
   Rode NT1a: £130
   Groove Tubes GT55: £130
   Studio Projects C1: £148
   ADK A51S Pro Type V: £170
   Audio-Technica AT4040: £176
   Rode NT1000: £176
   ADK A51SL Type V: £190

Marks out of ten for each please

PS: Any I've missed out (like the MXL range) are only excluded by virtue of not being easily available in the UK.

 

[Rocket Boy]

why did you remove the akg c2000b?

 

[chessrock]

Marks out of ten for each please

Generally speaking, I tend to like the Rode NT1000, the AT4040, and the Groove Tubes. But I also like the other ones you listed.

Alright, I'll take a stab at it:

1. 
   Groove Tubes MD1B: Somewhere between 1-10, depending on how it is used, how it interacts with the source, as well as your personal taste and how it fits the sound you're after.
   
   Studio Electronics SE1000: Somewhere between 1-10, depending on how it is used, how it interacts with the source, as well as your personal taste and how it fits the sound you're after.
   
   Oktava MK319: Somewhere between 1-10, depending on how it is used, how it interacts with the source, as well as your personal taste and how it fits the sound you're after.
   
   Rode NT1a: Somewhere between 1-10, depending on how it is used, how it interacts with the source, as well as your personal taste and how it fits the sound you're after.
   
   Groove Tubes GT55: Somewhere between 1-10, depending on how it is used, how it interacts with the source, as well as your personal taste and how it fits the sound you're after.
   
   Studio Projects C1: Somewhere between 1-10, depending on how it is used, how it interacts with the source, as well as your personal taste and how it fits the sound you're after.
   
   ADK A51S Pro Type V: Somewhere between 1-10, depending on how it is used, how it interacts with the source, as well as your personal taste and how it fits the sound you're after.
   
   Audio-Technica AT4040: Somewhere between 1-10, depending on how it is used, how it interacts with the source, as well as your personal taste and how it fits the sound you're after.
   
   Rode NT1000: Somewhere between 1-10, depending on how it is used, how it interacts with the source, as well as your personal taste and how it fits the sound you're after.
   
   ADK A51SL Type V: Somewhere between 1-10, depending on how it is used, how it interacts with the source, as well as your personal taste and how it fits the sound you're after.

 

[cominginsecond]

Re: Re: Apples With Apples

Generally speaking, I tend to like the Rode NT1000, the AT4040, and the Groove Tubes. But I also like the other ones you listed.

Alright, I'll take a stab at it:

1. 
   Groove Tubes MD1B: Somewhere between 1-10, depending on how it is used, how it interacts with the source, as well as your personal taste and how it fits the sound you're after.
   
   Studio Electronics SE1000: Somewhere between 1-10, depending on how it is used, how it interacts with the source, as well as your personal taste and how it fits the sound you're after.
   
   Oktava MK319: Somewhere between 1-10, depending on how it is used, how it interacts with the source, as well as your personal taste and how it fits the sound you're after.
   
   Rode NT1a: Somewhere between 1-10, depending on how it is used, how it interacts with the source, as well as your personal taste and how it fits the sound you're after.
   
   Groove Tubes GT55: Somewhere between 1-10, depending on how it is used, how it interacts with the source, as well as your personal taste and how it fits the sound you're after.
   
   Studio Projects C1: Somewhere between 1-10, depending on how it is used, how it interacts with the source, as well as your personal taste and how it fits the sound you're after.
   
   ADK A51S Pro Type V: Somewhere between 1-10, depending on how it is used, how it interacts with the source, as well as your personal taste and how it fits the sound you're after.
   
   Audio-Technica AT4040: Somewhere between 1-10, depending on how it is used, how it interacts with the source, as well as your personal taste and how it fits the sound you're after.
   
   Rode NT1000: Somewhere between 1-10, depending on how it is used, how it interacts with the source, as well as your personal taste and how it fits the sound you're after.
   
   ADK A51SL Type V: Somewhere between 1-10, depending on how it is used, how it interacts with the source, as well as your personal taste and how it fits the sound you're after.

Smart ass!

 

[chessrock]

I admit I am a smartass . . . but ironically enough, that post is probably about the truest and most accurate one I've ever made. Hands-down, actually.

 

[Mark7]

why did you remove the akg c2000b?

It didn't fit the criteria I'd set myself (i.e. it's a medium diaphragm electret as opposed to a large diaphragm condenser. I'll deal with that category separately at a later date).

 

[Mark7]

I admit I am a smartass . . . but ironically enough, that post is probably about the truest and most accurate one I've ever made. Hands-down, actually.

Your ass must have a huge groove in it from all that fence sitting

Nah, seriously... you must have used at least some of those mics. If it'll help you be a little more decisive you can give them marks out of ten for the following applications (this applies to everyone else as well)

• 
  Vocals
  Acoustic stringed instruments (guitar, banjo, mandolin, violin, viola, cello, double bass)
  Drums (overheads, fok, snare, toms)
  Percussion
  Piano
  Cabs
  Ambience

With further marks for general sound quality and versatility.