Mics that can take > 130db

[mastahnke]

I am looking for a couple of condensor mics that can take greater than 130db for recording. I want them for drums, guitars, and basically anything else.

I have been lookiing at

A) MXL 1003
B) MXL 2003


I don't know what other ones to really for right now. I would like to get a pair for about 200$, so that does put some limitations on it. 300$ absolute max. I think studio projects would be something to look into and possibly Rode.

Any opinions on the 1003 and 2003?

MIKE

 

[Track Rat]

Audio Technica 4033 can take that easy. It'll handle 145dB and 155dB with the 10dB attenuator engaged.

 

[Gidge]

the specs on that Marshall MXL 2003 say it can take 140db with the 10db pad......

its a damn good mic and $149 is a bargain......

 

[Freudian Slip]

at3035. Not sure how good it would be for your application but for the price it has one of the highest SPL ratings I've seen.


F.S.

 

[littledog]

Audio Technica 4033 can take that easy. It'll handle 145dB and 155dB with the 10dB attenuator engaged.

If you find them at $200-$300 a pair, I'll take a half-dozen!

But, seriously, trackrat, in practise I've found that the 10db pad on the 4033 is sometimes not enough for close mic'ing really loud sources like toms. I get distortion. Have you had better luck in practise, or are you just judging from the printed specs? The 20db pad on the 414 seems to work a lot better, but of course, you're not going to find two of those for $300 either.

I guess the lesson to buyers here is don't just go by specs - you may have to actually try them to be sure.