Schoeps MK-2 or MK-2h ? ? ? ? ? ?

[Don S]

Originally Posted by achabloop5080

Great explanation and very interesting arguments.
I'll try this technique very soon....
Thank you

Hopefully, no arguments! Seriously, there are probably as many different ways of doing this as there are engineers. Whatever works and gets you closest to your concept of a good recording. This is what works for me and I may be alone.

[MBishopSFX]

Originally Posted by Plush

MK2 is made to be used close in to the source. It is a fantastic mic. Close is close. Far is Far.

MK2 H is a slight boost. No big deal.

YOu can make a great recording with either mic with any mic amp. The source and the room will mostly determine your sound.

I second Plush on this. You really can't go wrong with either, but I think you'd find the MK2H will fit more situations than the MK2S.

Additionally, I've never known the MK21 to have a noise issue. I agree with John LaGrou that using MK21s can make the ideal ORTF setup. I like the 21s in lots of other situations as well, including as overheads on jazz drum kits.

[Marlan]

Dear Abba,

I am a huge fan of both capsules. I personally traded in my MK2's for the MK2H capsules 3 years ago just because I found them to be better suited to a greater variety of concert hall and recording venues. The high freq boost is so very slight but whenever anyone hears "High Frequency" we of course immediately think bright. I know I did.

Anyway, whichever one you choose I can guarantee you will be a happy camper.

Here is a link to a site for the guitarist Jorge Caballero whose Dvorak cd I did for Guitar Review Magazine a couple of years ago. This was recorded with a single pair of MK2H capsules at the recital hall of S.U.N.Y Purchase in New York. It is of course only a web mp3 but you get the idea. I hope this helps.

Jorge Caballero Audio Sample: Symphony N0.9 4. Allegro Con Fuoco

Best,

Marlan