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Old 15th October 2006   #54
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Originally Posted by mixerguy View Post
I checked out a modded MK319 mic

I cannot compare it to the pre mod sound......

but it didn't sound fantastic, in my evaluations.

The $400 ($300 used) Shure KSM 32 wiped the floor with it. Absolutely blew it away.

FWIIW

For every application that the KSM 32 wins, there will be another one where the 319 wins. That's why it's a good idea to have more than one microphone. However, if a person's preference it to have a hyped high end on everything in the mix, then the 319 would probably not be a first choice. Funny thing about recording hyped high end - once it's on tape (or disc) it's hard to get rid of. But you can always add high end to a flat signal, at least with the 319, because it does take EQ well.
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