various condenser mics which one is best?

[LouisVuittonK]

I have a

M-Audio Nova Mic

Type: Large diaphragm condenser, gold evaporated

Polar Pattern: Cardioid

Frequency Response: 20 Hz-18 kHz

Sensitivity: 16 mV/Pa (-36 dBV)

Max. SPL for 0.5% THD: 128 dB

Equivalent Noise Level: 14 dB A weighted

Output Impedance: 200 ohms

Recommended Load Impedance: > 1,000 ohms

Preamp Topology: Class A FET preamp

Power Requirement: 48V phantom power

Connector: 3-pin male XLR

Grille and Body: Wire mesh grille and body, all brass

Finishing: Silver nickel plating

Size: 7.3 in. (h) x 1.9 in. (w)

Weight: 23 oz.

A MXL V67

25mm (1 in.) large capsule condenser

Gold-sputtered, 6 micron density diaphragm

Solid state preamp balanced transformer output

Durable brass enclosure/span


Technical Info
Type: Condenser pressure gradient mic with large 25mm diaphragm capsule

Frequency Range: 30Hz-20kHz

Polar Pattern: Wide Cardioid

Impedance: 200 ohms

S/N Ratio: 74dB (Ref. 1Pa A-weighted)

Equivalent Noise Level: 20dB(A weighted IEC 268-4)

Max SPL for 0.5% THD: 130dB

Power Requirements: Phantom Power 48V ±4V

Current Consumption: <3.0mA

Size: 47mm × 184mm

Weight: 1.3lb

And A AKG Perception 120

Type 2/3" Diaphragm True Condenser
Polar pattern cardioid
Frequency range 20 to 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity 22 mV/Pa (-33 dBV)
Max. SPL 130/150 dB (0/-20 dB) for 0.5% THD
Equivalent noise level 22 dB-A (IEC 60268-4)
Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted) 72 dB
Preattenuation pad 0 dB, -20 dB
Bass filter 12 dB/octave at 300 Hz
Impedance <200 ohms
Recommended load impedance >= 1,000 ohms
Current consumption <3 mA
Power requirement 48 V phantom power to DIN/IEC
Connector 3-pin XLR
Finish metallic blue
Dimensions 53 dia. x 165 mm (2.1 dia. x 6.5 in.)
Net weight 525 g (18.5 oz.)
Shipping weight 955 g (33.7 oz.)

So which one is the best ?

 

[LouisVuittonK]

I'm new here and sorry if it's a pain to explain this to me .. i'm going to IAR soon tho

 

[LouisVuittonK]

can someone help me

 

[Harvey Gerst]

Unfortunately, the answer is somewhat difficult, based on just specs. They only tell part of the story. The actual answer is going to be: "Whichever sounds best to you for your application".

I haven't heard the Nova or the Perception. Given the Perception is a smaller diaphragm mic, I'd probably choose the MXL first (since I know and like the MXL V67), the Nova as my second choice, and the Perception would be my last choice.

 

[heyseesco]

Louis, two things prevent a good answer to your question: First, you'd need someone who has all three mics (the odds are rather high); second, you need to specify "Best for what?" If it's "best for my voice", no one can tell you that but you. If you already have these mics, you get to decide which is best. If you're thinking about buying one of them, you need to find a store that has all three and compare them (odds are high on that one, too).

I've got the MXL-- I like it a lot. You probably would, too, but it's hard to say.... Never heard the others.

 

[dgatwood]

I haven't heard the Nova or the Perception. Given the Perception is a smaller diaphragm mic, I'd probably choose the MXL first (since I know and like the MXL V67), the Nova as my second choice, and the Perception would be my last choice.

For vocals, probably, yeah. If I were guessing, for acoustic guitar, possibly the Perception first. The Nova is reported to excel at taming small percussion, as it has a presence boost but isn't super bright above it.

As you said, there's no "better", just "better for the application".

 

[LouisVuittonK]

thanks alot guys .. I like the AKG the best tho

 

[hairylarry]

thanks alot guys .. I like the AKG the best tho

Well, there's your answer.

Thanks,

Hairy Larry