Questions on 603s and LD Condensors

[Azimuth]

OK, virtually decided on the 603s but then thought about micing a choir or a small orchestra. Would the 603s be good for that or would another SD Condensor be a better choice (without spending 4 times as much as the 603s)?

What about LD Condensor on that application (micing a choir/orchestra)?

Also, what applications would be good for having a pair of LD Condensors (same model)?

Sorry to bore you with simple questions but again, trying to keep from overspending AND get great recordings.

Thanks!

 

[cominginsecond]

I've never used my 603 for micing a choir, but I bet it'd work great. SD condensors are said to work especially well in that application.

 

[Azimuth]

Thanks Second, I am aware that for the most part, SD Condensors are the weapon of choice for choirs etc, just wanting to know if anyone has specifically used the 603s for this application. I plan on getting the 603s and the much-touted ECM8000s and was just hoping to learn if I would get a quality recording with them in the choir/orchestra application (as far as the mics are concerned).

Secondly, still wondering on the application of a pair of LD Condensors -ever needed? For what?

Thanks!

 

[Beezoboy]

I have used a pair of LD condencors on a string quartet and they worked great. I have even used them on a marching band and got a very good sound as well. They were AKG C3000b's. I am not sure that an LD is any better than a SD, but I have had good results.

Beezoboy