pair of sdc's....

[orksnork]

kinda losing my mind over here...
my entire budget is worked out, and basically i'm left with about 250 dollars to spend on sdc's...im looking to buy these, as well as a lot of other things over this weekend...

any ideas???

i was looking at these but not even close to considering buying yet...

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/prod...-Small-Diaphragm-FET-Condenser-Mic?sku=271353

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/MXL-993-Condenser-Microphones-Stereo-Pair?sku=273171

save me.

 

[kid klash]

They look pretty cool, but I've never heard of them (Sterling Audio), or seen/heard them in the flesh. They list a 3/4" diaphragm (around 19mm), so I wouldn't call it a standard SDC... maybe a MDC.

I heard good things about the AT-2020, which has a diaphragm about the same size (16mm). They go for around the same price too, $99 each, which might be worth checking into.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/prod...ragm-Cardioid-Condenser-Microphone?sku=270620

The MXL SDC's also have their supporters.

 

[orksnork]

that's an ldc....this is for the use of drum overheads

 

[kid klash]

that's an ldc....this is for the use of drum overheads

Well, actually, the Sterling mic you have linked to your inquirey is closer to a LDC than the AT-2020... Most LDC have 25mm diaphragms, most true SDC have 12mm diaphragms; the Sterling spec shows a 19mm diaphragm, the AT spec shows a 16mm diaphragm. I believe the MXL you're looking at has a 1/2" (12-13mm) diaphragm.

 

[Micter]

that's an ldc....this is for the use of drum overheads

Actually the AT 2020 would not be considered a LDC. I have a pair of them and it would a Medium Diaphragm Condensor mic at best. They'd work great as overheads. IMO

 

[orksnork]

duly noted.

 

[SRR]

Isn't sterling audio just groove tubes mics with a different name: http://www.groovetubes.com/product.cfm?Product_ID=2140

 

[kid klash]

Isn't sterling audio just groove tubes mics with a different name: http://www.groovetubes.com/product.cfm?Product_ID=2140

Wow! They sure do look like the same mic!

 

[apl]

Consider the MSH-1A.

 

[dementedchord]

$ .02

an often overlooked model that would be worth considering is audio technica atm 37 (or is it 35? one's a clip on.you want the non clip) i picked up a pair real cheap have used them for all kinds of stuff works real well in x-y ... and a-t's quality controll is good so even if you don t buy them "matched" they'll be pretty close...

 

[ryanformato]

I like my Studio Projects C4. You can pick them up new for $299 which means you can get them used for probably your price.

 

[SRR]

If you do go with the C4's which I read are excellant mics for the price, I bet fullcompass would come pretty close to your budgeted $250. Just call compass express for a price http://www.compassxpress.com/ .

 

[Minion]

I second the MSH-1A, especially if you are on a budget and need them Mainly for overheads, and for about $20 each you can"t beat them....

 

[orksnork]

well as i said, i dont mind spending between 200-250 for them...

for 20 dollars they can't be beat...but for 250 can they??
if so...let me beat them

 

[orksnork]

found a matched pair of SP c4s with

• Shock Mount Adapters
• Foam Windscreens
• Pair of Cardoid Heads
• Pair of Omni Heads
• Case

for 299 free shipping

 

[kid klash]

Cool

found a matched pair of SP c4s with

• Shock Mount Adapters
• Foam Windscreens
• Pair of Cardoid Heads
• Pair of Omni Heads
• Case

for 299 free shipping

Sounds like a great deal! Let us know how you like them - they've gotten great reviews.