Its time to move on

[Outlaws]

I have just been knocked over by the sound of an SM81, but I heard it on a Taylor grand auditorium rather than something simular to my rocket launcher 41.

I know I have asked about which mic will bring out my true tone, but I am older and wiser now and have to re-ask.

I believe those neumann 84s where popular last time I asked, but my buget went to a preamp instead.

I don't know if I can even afford a pair of 81s right now, but I will wait to get something better. I just need mics in that price range to go look at or check around and find stuff recorded with them.

Anyone?

 

[Richard Monroe]

On a budget, Studio Projects C-4's are pretty damn good.-Richie

 

[int]

Audio Technica 4041. A pair can be found for less than the sm81s.

 

[littledog]

Believe it or not, I actually think the Oktava MC012's (if you find a couple of good ones) sound better than either the 4041's or the SM81's.

But KM84's or Josephson C42's are another story!

 

[Outlaws]

Okay hold up a minute........

Whats the difference between Km184, and Km84

Is there even a Km84?

 

[Richard Monroe]

The KM84 is a discontinued model, and highly regarded.-Ricie

 

[Outlaws]

.........more highly reguarded than the current one?

 

[Outlaws]

.........more highly reguarded than the current one?

 

[Richard Monroe]

In general, yes.-Richie

 

[13th_Omen]

Audio Technica Pro 37s run for $140 each and they are awesome! Just a thought!

 

[Armistice]

I recently had some recordings done with a KM84 - through a Spirit mixer, and I'd have to say I consider the results to be rather average, however I blame the lack of decent pre and the lack of care in positioning the damn thing, rather than the mic itself.

But it has changed my mind about buying a sooper expensive CD microphone - at least at this stage - average pre notwithstanding, I still didn't like the overall tone of it.

 

[Han]

I wonder why Sanken microphones are so rare and unknown.

I've used them and they really surprised me.

http://rtg.ch/sanken.htm

 

[rushfan33]

I've always why SM81's never get any mention or respect around here. Is it the price issue alone?
RF

 

[tdukex]

I wonder why Sanken microphones are so rare and unknown...

http://rtg.ch/sanken.htm

It helps if they advertise internationally--like, in the USA, for example.

 

[DJL]

I've always why SM81's never get any mention or respect around here. Is it the price issue alone?
RF

The Shure SM81 is a good mic and my favorite hi-hat mic... it's the price issue.

 

[omtayslick]

The Shure SM81 is a good mic and my favorite hi-hat mic... it's the price issue.

I'll second that.