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666666 · 8th July 2008, 05:40 AM

I could start a new thread on this, but since it is related to the topic here:

Anyone care to compare the Beyerdynamic MC-930 to the Audio Technica AT4051a? They're both in the same general price range, $500 - $600 a pop.

I've used the AT4051a and was very impressed, especially considering the price. Never heard an MC-930 but I'm curious.

The cardioid AT4051a has a swappable element, can be fitted with a hypercardioid AT4053a element which is also excellent. An omni AT4049a element also existed for this mic but is no longer available new.

The MC-930...? Don't know much about these, it appears they are fixed cardioid only.

Please compare in terms of sonic behavior / performance.

8th July 2008, 05:40 AM	#32
666666 Lives for gear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,123	AT4051a vs MC-930 I could start a new thread on this, but since it is related to the topic here: Anyone care to compare the Beyerdynamic MC-930 to the Audio Technica AT4051a? They're both in the same general price range, $500 - $600 a pop. I've used the AT4051a and was very impressed, especially considering the price. Never heard an MC-930 but I'm curious. The cardioid AT4051a has a swappable element, can be fitted with a hypercardioid AT4053a element which is also excellent. An omni AT4049a element also existed for this mic but is no longer available new. The MC-930...? Don't know much about these, it appears they are fixed cardioid only. Please compare in terms of sonic behavior / performance.