NT5 vs 603s

[NL5]

I know there is a mic faq, and believe me, I have read it MANY times. I just want some opinions....

NT5 matched pair - $280
603s matched pair - $220
603's unmatched - $165

I want to record acoustic guitar and a string trio (cello, violin, bass). Maybe ocasionally drum overheads. What do you guys think? Are the Rodes worth the extra money? I know they are both fairly highly regarded on this forum. Or, do you have another suggestion in this approx price range?

Thanks,

NL5

 

[Mark7]

Another $30 on top of the price of the NT5s will net you a pair of Studio Projects C4s, which have both cardioid and omni capsules (that's only $15 for each extra capsule).

 

[NL5]

Actually, it looks like I can get them for the same price as the NT5's - Any other reccomendations for the C4's? Or the others? Or?

 

[Richard Monroe]

Yes- C-4, IMHO, is a better mic than the NT5 for your applications, with or without the extra capsules. In addition, the NT5's don't come with shock mounts, have no pads, and no bass rolloff.-Richie

 

[CanopuS]

Another vote for C4's. I love them and I don't think I've once heard anyone who positively dislikes them.

 

[Warhead]

Pair of CAD M179's would smoke either of those options in sound and versatility.

For SDC though, a pair of AT3031's is an option as well.

The NT5's and C4's are decent mics indeed.

War

 

[NL5]

Anyone else?

 

[DJL]

Anyone else?

I've never used the C4 or M179 before, but back to your orignal question... I perfer the MXL603S over the NT5 on acoustic guitar... and I'd get the the Matched Stereo Pair with shock mounts.

 

[tsphillips]

plus you can get the matched 603Ss with chock mounts for $199, as I just did. Will be here tomorrow. Yum.

 

[NL5]

Where did you buy yours from?

 

[DJL]

plus you can get the matched 603Ss with chock mounts for $199, as I just did. Will be here tomorrow. Yum.

Where from?