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ckett · 24th August 2005

Hello,

I am on the hunt for a matched pair of small condenser microphones.

I am going to be using these mics in a small home studio environment to record acoustic instruments primarily in close proximity. I do not have a "sound" room other than a living room that is not optimized acoustically.

In terms of sound character, I am looking for something very neutral and smooth and able to pick up great detail. I will be recording a variety of world instruments, anything from stringed or plucked, to hand percussion and Indian flutes.

These are mics I have been looking into lately for this task:

Peluso CEMC6s
AT 4051a
Avenson STO-2
Oktava MK-012

I may drop the Oktava's as the sound is good but not as rich, pure and clear as some others.

Your input and shared experience would be appreciated!

Thanks

24th August 2005	#1
ckett Gear addict Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 313 Thread Starter	Looking for a solid pair of small condenser microphones. Hello, I am on the hunt for a matched pair of small condenser microphones. I am going to be using these mics in a small home studio environment to record acoustic instruments primarily in close proximity. I do not have a "sound" room other than a living room that is not optimized acoustically. In terms of sound character, I am looking for something very neutral and smooth and able to pick up great detail. I will be recording a variety of world instruments, anything from stringed or plucked, to hand percussion and Indian flutes. These are mics I have been looking into lately for this task: Peluso CEMC6s AT 4051a Avenson STO-2 Oktava MK-012 I may drop the Oktava's as the sound is good but not as rich, pure and clear as some others. Your input and shared experience would be appreciated! Thanks