Stereo mic for a live recording into an mbox

[fuzzface777]

I want to know which entry level stereo mics would be nice for recording a club performance using my mbox2. Second, I wish to know which mid-range (200-600 usd) level mics would be really sweet into the mbox2 for live club recordings. I really don't know if I should use a dynamic, ribbon etc, too.
ANY knowledge in this area, specifically with the impedances with the mbox2 (and possibly for future use with better mic pres) will be appreciated.

Seasons Greetings Sincerely


I don't want the tiny stereo sony 79 usd mic.... e unless of course it is a great find

[zimv20]

for $500, i'd grab a pair of avenson audio sto-2's (and i have). for a live setting, try them as spaced omnis or around a jecklin disc.

[cdog]

Rode NT4 used

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[fuzzface777]

thanks for the replies. Are these the best within that price range ?

[alanyu]

Originally Posted by zimv20

for $500, i'd grab a pair of avenson audio sto-2's (and i have). for a live setting, try them as spaced omnis or around a jecklin disc.

by the way, has anyone tried this in the classical music setting? such as choir or orchestra? really interested about the performance of this mic in those kind of settings

[heva]

Superlux s502

[M4-10]

Try one microphone, and use the other channel to get a feed from the board.

Any reasonably flat cardiod condenser should do, so I would look for a microphone that you want for other purposes.

[jimjazzdad]

I think you need to decide what stereo mic technique you want to try - XY, M/S, Blumlein pair, AB, ORTF, NOS, etc. and then search the forums for other people's experience and mic recommendations. Or do you want to buy ONE stereo mike - i.e. two capsules in one body? That narrows the field considerably.

[wshaw]

Look for a used Shure VP88.