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James A. Griffin

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Re: SDC Mics for Choir/Orchestra
« Reply #10 on: November 29, 2012, 04:03:03 PM »

If you can't find any C1000's to borrow, just throw up a few SM58's for reference.  The C1000 sounds about 70% as good as the 58.............

Dick's opinion differs a bit from mine.    To me, they sound about 70% as good as a 58 under a blanket.
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Re: SDC Mics for Choir/Orchestra
« Reply #11 on: November 29, 2012, 09:32:10 PM »

Oktava MC012. Miles above the C1000. Cardioid costs about $150. Best bang for the buck.
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Re: SDC Mics for Choir/Orchestra
« Reply #12 on: November 29, 2012, 09:55:35 PM »

Oktava MC012. Miles above the C1000. Cardioid costs about $150. Best bang for the buck.
Thanks, I'll take a look along with the others.
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Re: SDC Mics for Choir/Orchestra
« Reply #13 on: November 29, 2012, 10:15:50 PM »

I'm one of the C1000 "haters" out there,

Word...I'm another C1000 hater. Truly awful microphone.

I would jump on Dick's offer of three AT 3031s. I have a pair that I use for my personal recording set up. good solid mic. Too bad they don't make them anymore.
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Re: SDC Mics for Choir/Orchestra
« Reply #14 on: November 29, 2012, 10:56:39 PM »

Find some of the original CAD E100's. For me they have worked great on choirs as well as single mic bluegrass bands.

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Re: SDC Mics for Choir/Orchestra
« Reply #15 on: November 30, 2012, 12:09:21 AM »

Word...I'm another C1000 hater. Truly awful microphone.

I would jump on Dick's offer of three AT 3031s. I have a pair that I use for my personal recording set up. good solid mic. Too bad they don't make them anymore.

This is the 3031. 
Some searches end up showing the 3030 which is much larger and side-address.  I couldn't attach a photo to a PM, so here it is in reply to JB's post.
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Re: SDC Mics for Choir/Orchestra
« Reply #16 on: November 30, 2012, 08:28:06 AM »

Thanks, I'll take a look along with the others.
The AT4041 is also decent. You could get a used SM81 for about $175. The problem is that when it comes to acoustic recording, as some pointed out, you get what you pay for. I use Schoeps and DPA mostly, with an occasional sennhieser mkh8040 because I make my living recording classical and jazz music. Out of all the options mentioned, the Oktava will be the highest quality. Just beware of chinese fakes. Do a quick google search to know the difference. I also agree with others that the C1000 is probably the worse mic ever created, with TLM103 close following. An SM57 will sound better!
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Re: SDC Mics for Choir/Orchestra
« Reply #17 on: November 30, 2012, 10:33:18 AM »

In addition to my AKG 391's, I also keep a few MXL 603's on hand. They can be found around $50.00 used and work well for "Less-critical" applications.
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Re: SDC Mics for Choir/Orchestra
« Reply #18 on: November 30, 2012, 10:39:30 AM »

Oktava MC012.

Those of you who have real world experience with the Oktava, could you please give us some details about what you like about it?    How does it compare with the standard go-to SDC such as Pro37,  SM81,  KMS184, etc.
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Re: SDC Mics for Choir/Orchestra
« Reply #19 on: November 30, 2012, 11:03:54 AM »

Thanks everyone.  It looks like the Oktava is quite a bit more expensive.  A friend had recommended the MXL.  My dilemma is this is not for critical applications and most people won't know the difference, and price is an issue, so I should probably just go with something like that, but I'm too proud and like to stick with at least a certain level.  I will likely take Dick up on his offer but am checking a couple more things.

The only concern I have with the 3031 is the polar plot doesn't look like it has as much rejection off-axis as some others, and feedback could be an issue for area micing.  Anyone have any experience with them in this area?
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