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Pohaku · 24th January 2005

The Neumann is a great mic, no question about that -- and it does have that "panache" that performers (clients) find attractive.

On the other hand, the other mics perform well and generally are marked down more than the Neumann when purchased new and are certainly less expensive used. Look on e-bay after the Grammy's. AT has historically equipped that show and the mics used for the show seem to be put up on e-bay quite reasonably. I recollect that you could get AE5400's for between $250 and $200, with some going for even less. AT 4054s generally go for between $120 and $150 on e-bay when they come up. Audix VX-10s generally go for between $300 and $350 when they come up (which isn't often). Neumanns typically go for closer to $400 on e-bay.

People will reasonably disagree as to which mic they think sounds "best," but I think that any of the aforementioned mics would be more than suitable for recording a live show in the setting described.

24th January 2005	#6
Pohaku Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2003 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 1,036	The Neumann is a great mic, no question about that -- and it does have that "panache" that performers (clients) find attractive. On the other hand, the other mics perform well and generally are marked down more than the Neumann when purchased new and are certainly less expensive used. Look on e-bay after the Grammy's. AT has historically equipped that show and the mics used for the show seem to be put up on e-bay quite reasonably. I recollect that you could get AE5400's for between $250 and $200, with some going for even less. AT 4054s generally go for between $120 and $150 on e-bay when they come up. Audix VX-10s generally go for between $300 and $350 when they come up (which isn't often). Neumanns typically go for closer to $400 on e-bay. People will reasonably disagree as to which mic they think sounds "best," but I think that any of the aforementioned mics would be more than suitable for recording a live show in the setting described. __________________ Yeah I'm an attorney, but everyone needs a day job.