which multi pattern LDC mic under 1000€ ?

djanogil · 13th May 2006

I only have one LDC, and that is the AT4033 which I 'm really happy with,
however I need a multi pattern mic as well that would be a step up from the 4033,
to be used for various applications; ac guitars, room mic, vocals etc..

Budget is €1000 max,
I'm thinking of AT4050 or AKG C414.
What are your recommendations?

Thx

Also do you guys use omni capsules on drum overheads?

Jean

UPRYZ · 13th May 2006

Shure KSM44 - check ebay

Dan Fox

StuartMac · 13th May 2006

ADK CE Limited Edition - fabulous multi-pattern tube LDC......

.....one of which I also happen to be selling

Psyko/Acoustics · 13th May 2006

I am a little repetitive here on this type of topic...

...but a used Gefell UM70 is a fanatastic mic for under $1000 euros. Much less, most likely. Should be easy to find in your neck of the woods, check German Ebay.

If you desire a pair, it might not be the best mic cuz you will probably never find another that sounds exactly the same (if that's how you like your stereo).

rufus13 · 13th May 2006

You can get a PAIR of AT4050 AND nice stands/pop filters for your C$1000.

AT4050/CM5 frequently closes for around US$300 on E-bay. Within a month, you will win 2 for less than US$400 each.

It's likely that the 2 you get will be "matched" by virtue of automated processing, and tight quality control, rather than selection from a group (of differing hand-made capsules).

I don't know of any better overall LDC-multipattern value, especially when thay arrive with AT shockmounts (needing elastic that you can fix in 10 minutes).

All usual cautions about buying from people you don't know apply.

Edit: Not Canada Dollars, EUROS, which is almost US$1300. Whoo hoo!

Cheers.

kk in pdx

djanogil · 14th May 2006

That sounds good, I've read many good things about these AT4050,
my only concern is; having already a 4033, won't the 4050 be too similar sounding than the 4033?

rufus13 · 14th May 2006

Here's AT4040 compared to AT4050:
http://gearslutz.com/board/showthread.php?t=69408

AT4033 commented on:
http://gearslutz.com/board/showthrea...ghlight=at4033

The GS search function pulls up many snippets of commentary on all AT recording mic's.

I don't have an AT4033, but have high confidence that an AT4050 or AT4050/CM5 are not "too similar" to AT4033. The construction is different: One diaphragm vs. two. Electret vs. Externally polarized. Look at cardioid response charts. The price-points are quite different (at new/retail). Only cosmetics and model numbers are similar. Check/compare data sheets at Audio-technica dot com.

Cheers.

Karl Keefer
Portland Oregon

djanogil · 14th May 2006

Thanks for the links

13th May 2006	#1
djanogil Lives for gear Joined: May 2005 Location: Paris Posts: 955 Thread Starter	which multi pattern LDC mic under 1000€ ? I only have one LDC, and that is the AT4033 which I 'm really happy with, however I need a multi pattern mic as well that would be a step up from the 4033, to be used for various applications; ac guitars, room mic, vocals etc.. Budget is €1000 max, I'm thinking of AT4050 or AKG C414. What are your recommendations? Thx Also do you guys use omni capsules on drum overheads? Jean

13th May 2006	#5
rufus13 Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Interstate-5, North of Grant's Pass Posts: 700	Canadian kilobuck is US$900 You can get a PAIR of AT4050 AND nice stands/pop filters for your C$1000. AT4050/CM5 frequently closes for around US$300 on E-bay. Within a month, you will win 2 for less than US$400 each. It's likely that the 2 you get will be "matched" by virtue of automated processing, and tight quality control, rather than selection from a group (of differing hand-made capsules). I don't know of any better overall LDC-multipattern value, especially when thay arrive with AT shockmounts (needing elastic that you can fix in 10 minutes). All usual cautions about buying from people you don't know apply. Edit: Not Canada Dollars, EUROS, which is almost US$1300. Whoo hoo! Cheers. kk in pdx

14th May 2006	#7
rufus13 Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Interstate-5, North of Grant's Pass Posts: 700	AT4033 compared to AT4050? Here's AT4040 compared to AT4050: http://gearslutz.com/board/showthread.php?t=69408 AT4033 commented on: http://gearslutz.com/board/showthrea...ghlight=at4033 The GS search function pulls up many snippets of commentary on all AT recording mic's. I don't have an AT4033, but have high confidence that an AT4050 or AT4050/CM5 are not "too similar" to AT4033. The construction is different: One diaphragm vs. two. Electret vs. Externally polarized. Look at cardioid response charts. The price-points are quite different (at new/retail). Only cosmetics and model numbers are similar. Check/compare data sheets at Audio-technica dot com. Cheers. Karl Keefer Portland Oregon

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UPRYZ Gear addict Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Lynn, MA Posts: 343	Shure KSM44 - check ebay Dan Fox

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Psyko/Acoustics Gear addict Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 412	I am a little repetitive here on this type of topic... ...but a used Gefell UM70 is a fanatastic mic for under $1000 euros. Much less, most likely. Should be easy to find in your neck of the woods, check German Ebay. If you desire a pair, it might not be the best mic cuz you will probably never find another that sounds exactly the same (if that's how you like your stereo).