[drBill]

Originally Posted by luctellier

The clips Sounds AMAZING! Good job! thumbsup

Thanks man! It's been quite awhile since I checked this thread - I'm glad there are still people digging it. Glad you liked the clips!

Originally Posted by Sourceq

thanks drBill for new stereo microphone ideas. I'm so excited to try this figure8 stereo technique next time i'm recording grand piano. These clips sound the way i've always wanted the grand piano sound like

Awesome!!! Great to hear. It's so good to see people are still enjoying this thread and getting some good recording ideas!!

Originally Posted by danbronson

I probably won't be recording piano anytime soon unfortunately, but if/when I do, I'll remember that technique! It sounds great!

I preferred the Coles by a very small margin to the 205s, which also sounded great to me. For the price, the modded 205 is the obvious winner. What would the AEAs sound like inside the piano though?

thanks Dan! I think the AEA's would sound much better "IN" the piano, but would definitly be "thinner" or more streamlined than either the Coles or 205's. In a rock track, perhaps just the ticket, but for me, not the ticket for solo piano.

Originally Posted by danbronson

I'm listening back again and now prefer the softness of the 205. The Coles has a harder sounding midrange and tighter bass, but the 205 just sounds smooth and pleasant in comparison without losing detail (that I notice anyway). They are pretty close though. I think I'll pick up a 205, maybe even mod it myself as a little DIY project.

Killer!!! I knew you'd come around.... Seriously though, I'm still prefering the 205's - OVERALL - although the Coles definately have some cool magic at certain dynamic levels. I just don't find them preferable in the loud passages.

Originally Posted by Tillmann

Thanks for doing this comparison. I've gotta say that I think the AEA's are the most consistent and natural to me.

Cool Tillmann! You're welcome. Glad you liked the AEA's. Somebody's got too.... (j/k) They are great mics, just not my preference. We all dig something different. That's what I love about recording music! Cheers.....

Originally Posted by Track 7

Thanks for such a wonderful test !

thumbsupthumbsup You're welcome!

Originally Posted by World Studios

Thanks for the files. I preferred the Coles. They are a bit more open.

You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed the shootout!!!

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