Super High End

[VesuviusJay]

OK guys, suppose this studio thing eventually takes off. What are you folks selections for high end pro microphones to have in your arsenal? Also a ball park list price would be interesting as well.

 

[muttley]

Muttley's favorites without going overboard in $$

Rode NT 2 list $ 700.00
AT 4050 list $ 999.00
CAD E200 list $ 750.00
Shure SM 57, 58 List $ 180.00

These are some of my " high ends " , lots of others to check out..............

Most catalogues will sell these for a lot less than list...........



da MUTT

 

[wheelema]

I do not own any of these, I would just buy 'em if I came into some money

Royer Labs R-122 Active ribbon w/shockmount ($1.7K)
Brauner Voice Valvet large condensor ($?)
T.H.E. KR-33A large condensor ($1K)
Microtech Geffel 'The Phantom' ($mid size used car)

 

[BradD]

I'm really enjoying my Korby Convertible. It can be purchased with four interchangeable heads for U-47, U-67, AKG C12 and Elam 251. I'm very pleased with it on vocals. I've also been using it as an overhead mic occassionally with good results.

 

[ChristopherDawn]

Soundelux U195 $1100

Senn. 441 $400 on ebay
Senn. 421s $150ish on ebay

SM7 $400 on ebay
SM57s $80ish on ebay

 

[Track Rat]

Really only have two mics on my wish list that I don't own yet.
The Lawson will be my next mic purchase.
http://www.lawsonmicrophones.com/l47mp.html
And either a Royer or an AEA ribbon pair.

 

[ChristopherDawn]

None of those are really 'super high end,' but they're all great mics.

 

[ChristopherDawn]

None of those are really 'super high end,' but they're all great mics.

I meant my list, not trackrat's.

 

[musikman316]

Neumann U47 (tube) ($7000)
Neumann U47 (fet) ($2500)
Neumann U67 ($3500)
Neumann U87 ($2500)
Neumann 80 series (pair w/ multiple capsules) ($2300)
AKG C12 ($4000)
AKG C24 ($6500)
AKG D12 ($300)
Telefunken Elam 251 ($10000)
Sennheiser 441 (about 50 of them ) ($450)
Sennheiser 421 ($200)
Royer SF12 ($?)
Royer 121 ($1200)
AEA R84 ($950)
Earthworks QTC1 (pair) ($?)
Earthworks TC30K (pair) ($?)
DPA 4011 (pair) ($4500)
DPA 4006 (pair) ($?)
BLUE Bottle (w/ heads) ($4500)
BLUE Mouse ($1200)
BLUE Ball ($200)
Sony 800G ($5000)

A lot more, I just can't think of all the mics I'd want righ now...

Later,
musik

 

[VesuviusJay]

Musicman! Bingo that is the exact list I was looking for. Now what makes Neumann U47 worth so much? Is it brand name, reputation, or other value associated? Also would you be so kind as to name your favorite application, or common application, for each mic you listed? As in instrument(accoustic or electric), vocals, drum, overheads, etc.? Thanks!!!

 

[ChristopherDawn]

Is it brand name, reputation,

That's certainly part of it.

 

[acorec]

Musicman! Bingo that is the exact list I was looking for. Now what makes Neumann U47 worth so much? Is it brand name, reputation, or other value associated? Also would you be so kind as to name your favorite application, or common application, for each mic you listed? As in instrument(accoustic or electric), vocals, drum, overheads, etc.? Thanks!!!

I read an article about Motown. The mastering engineer in the 60s was interviewed and he told the story of U47s. Motown at one point sold ALL of their microphones and outfitted the recording facilities with nothing but U47s. They are THAT good. This sorta takes alot of wind out of the "more mics, more tools, different texture, blah" argument. IF you buy the best mics, the mics will be suitable for just about anything. IE: Versatility.

 

[Han]

http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=3;t=006181

The U47 carries the VF14 tube and if you need one of those tubes, you're in deep trouble.

Although it's a great, very great mic, I would never buy one.
Instead I'd buy a Soundelux or whatever clone.

 

[Track Rat]

Again.
http://www.lawsonmicrophones.com/l47mp.html

 

[Recording Engineer]

Might try this thread on for size:
https://homerecording.com/bbs/showthread.php?threadid=105856&highlight

Of course, let me know if you want to talk higher pricing...

 

[c7sus]

In reality there's probably less than a handful of U47's that merit the prices they command today. Fletcher has written about this to some length.

Why not throw a Stephen Paul modded U87 on the list.........

I like the Lawson, Korby, AEA, and BLUE suggestions. I'd give my left nut to be able to play around with stuff of that caliber on a daily basis. DPA too.

I'd say for something one step removed check out the Rode Classic2. Multi-pattern cap version of the NTV, with the same power supply, and custom Jenson transformers. The transformer costs more than the cap in an NTK!

 

[Giganova]

Vesuvius --

why are you asking all these questions about top-end mics? Are you in the process of actually buying some of them? The whole thread seems a bit childish to me

 

[VesuviusJay]

Well, of course if I accomplish a few goals I have set for myself in the near future I will definately be in the market to build a fine set of high end microphones for my studio. So I am a bit ahead of the game trying to learn something about microphone makes/models and aplications where one may choose a certain mic over another. Or even a certain brand over another. Basically it boils down to quality and experience. Maybe you are the type that will secure a quarter of a million dollar business loan to open a studio and not know shit about the microphones you intend to stock it with. I tend to try and learn as much about the equipment I will be working with before I get that equipment in my hand. That way trial, error, and guesswork will be minimized.

Bottom line is, I fully intend on working professionally as a studio engineer. One man's childish post is another man's wealth of sefl instruction.

 

[Giganova]

One man's childish post is another man's wealth of sefl instruction.

True
(BTW: no offense intended by my previous post)

 

[VesuviusJay]

None taken Gig! I figured you would understand after I explained!