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Old 11th November 2009   #15
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Originally Posted by Michael_Joly View Post
The key word here is "system" - how the diaphragm (thickness, material & tension), air gap, backplate design, front-of-diaphragm cavity (or lack of), grille type, edge type and backplate venting design all work as a system - in any particular mic.
...a system that's entirely top shelf at a price point over $800...as compared to $99 or less + ultimate mod price of $219 (?) for the 603. I'm sure the Schoeps is really sweet though, haven't heard one yet. I bet the metallurgy on the capsule body is pretty amazing...like 0 resonance issues?.
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