ATM250DE vs. AE2500?

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Anyone been able to compare these? Looks like the ATM250DE is fairly new, and is their 'Artists' Series, which I assume is a bit cheaper built mic. The AT2500 Dual Element has been out awhile, and got great reviews, but I wonder if it is worth the 'extra' $200US?

(BTW, I did a couple of searches here, and couldn't find *ANY* mention of the ATM250DE)

Audio Techinca ATM250DE

Audio Technica AE2500 Dual Element
 
The 2500 is the best AT mic to come out in a long time. Yes, I thought it was good on kick, especially for live situations. The problem is, in studio, you usually put a dynamic element INSIDE the drum, and the condenser OUTSIDE. So having the elements together isn't as big a deal as you might imagine for kick. BUT, guess what I tried it on and loved it? Yep! SNARE! Wow! There's an old mic technique where you have a dynamic and a condenser together on the top head of the snare (like Shure SM57 and an AKG 451). To accomplish this, you usually have to tape the condenser to the 57, lining up the capsules, in order to use one stand and one clip.

So the AT AE2500 is a great solution for this application. I can also see using it on guitar-cabinet as-well!

I have not tried the other one, but there's my .02 on the 2500.
 
RezN8 said:
As for the comparison - sit tight - a friend of mine is buying the AE250DE as soon as it hits the market. We'll do a shoot out and post our results. Cheers, Rez
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Cool...I'll hold off ordering one myself, any idea when 'they hit the market'? I noticed just about every place is advertising them instock, etc.

Anxiously awaiting a 'shoot out'!
 
would be classified as a "Bump" as they say on these things...
 
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