The 1030 is basically a 930 with a less cramped headbasket. And this makes more difference than some might expect.
To my ears the 1030 sounds big, open, real and relaxed, without any "metallicness" or nasality. Not saying the latter attributes are typical of the 930 BTW.
As always, graphs don't paint the whole picture or tell the whole story.


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2 beyer m99’s
SM7B
Zoom zdm1
Avlex avs77
Samson cl5
Audix f55

AKG C12vr
Telefunken-Elektroakustiks CU-29 (Copperhead)
Slate Digital ML-1
(4) Slate Digital ML-2

Was really thinking about picking up the new United Studios FET47

I still love my Copperhead CU-29 also! Great for when I need a little more grit than a high end tube mic affords!

And yes, get Chad's UT FET 47! It is absolutely awesome. @ cdkelly

Neumann u87ai - vocals
Neumann KM184 (pair) - acoustic guitar
Neumann KMS105 - live vocals

My southamerican home-project studio:

1 - Sony C48
1 - TLM103
1 - KM84 (waiting for cleaning, repair or something)
2 - Shure SM58
2 - JTS PDM3
1 - Shure SM57
1 - JTS PDM57
2 - Samson C02
1 - Ancient french ribbon (waiting for repair, reconstruction or something - cant't remember the brand now)

There was, and I miss, an Akg d112 that I fear was stolen. Or maybe I loaned it, or I left it somewhere (I know, I have to be more careful)

Changes: It is not the priority, but just to say:
1 U87, to make a tube LDC, a couple of km184 and a couple of Coles 4038.
I just have to win the lottery.


PS: I see, and it is very useful to me, that some included comments about the mics.
Beyond the fact that each mic has a special ability, I suggest that each person mention which microphone/s they prefer or use the most.

In my case they are the Sony C48 and the TLM 103.

1-ADK Z67
1-ADK Z251
2- AEA R44
2- AEA R84
1- AKG D112
1- AKG C414-B TL II
2- AKG C414-B ULS
1- Audio Technica 3031
2- Beyerdynamic M160
1- Beyerdynamic M201 TG
2- Beyerdynamic M930 (set)
1- BLUE The Ball
2- BLUE Dragonfly
2- Cascade Fathead II (set)
2- Electro Voice RE20
1- Neumann TLM 103
1- Neumann U87 Gold
2- Neumann M149
1- Royer SF12
2- Sennheiser MD 421 N
2- Sennheiser MD 421 U
1- Sennheiser MD 441
1- Shure SM7B
7- Shure SM57
1- Shure SM58
1- Shure 520DX
2- Telefunken M60 (set)
1- Upton C12

That's most of it...

Yes! That's exactly when I use it for vocals.. when the song calls for more grittiness.. I can't have some these Chicago rappers sounding too pretty lol.

I've also heard it sounds pretty good kick.

And done... putting the UT FET 47 on the list on my next upgrade, which will be for drum recording.

Looking to add Beyerdynamic M201 and M88 (always loved this from my time in college on Guitar Cabs). Also the Telefunken's M80 and 81's... was thinking the 82 but maybe I don't need that if I'm going to snatch up the 47.

Nice. How do you like those? I just picked up a R88 and a couple of N22s.

I've had a pair of the 84's for several years and they are very versatile mics. Lots you can do with a pair and the null comes in handy in live recording situations.

The 44's are newer here, and what strikes me most about them is their sheer *reach*. They invariably wind up in Blumlein for drum room, and the low end they pick up is exactly what I've been looking for to complement the drum sound here. Very, very pleased!

Good to know. These are my first AEAs but I got hooked after watching the OneMic series on youtube.

My first post...

Mics (pairs) are for taping rock/jamband concerts

AT853Rx (cards, omnis)
Nakamichi CM300 (CP-1/2)
Samson C02
Audio Technica ATM41HE
Soon will be adding Nady RSM-5
Everything is used, purchased off eBay for cheap.

Dream (lottery) list
Beyer M160
DPA 4011/4006
AKG Ck63
Schoeps anything

AKG C451EB x1
Beyer Dynamic MC930 x2
Sennheiser MD421-II x1
Sennheiser MD421-U x2
Sennheiser E-904 x2
Audix i5 x1
Shure SM57 x3
Audio Technica ATM250 x1
Peluso 2247SE x1
Electro Voice DS35 x1
AKG Perception x1
Audio Technica AT4040 x1
Audio Technica AT4041 x1
Shure Beta52A x1
Warm Audio WA-14 x2
Rode NT1A x1
Philips EL-6021 x1
Shure SM7 x1

MD421's, SM7, DS35, C451EB are the most used ones.
Especially the old white 421-U's are really great on guitar and bass cabs, snare drums, toms. Almost aynthing.

421s are great microphones (I have 7 of them) but they are an absolute NIGHTMARE when it comes to off-axis leakage/spill/bleed. And they bleed sounds awful.

But positioning is the answer!

Indeed, I didnt pay much attention for that. Tom tracks are always stripped. Snare Drums as well.

Condensers:
1 x Audio-Technica AT4033
1 x Audio-Technica AT4050
1 x CAD Equitek E100
2 x iSK Pearl
1 x MXL 990
1 x Oktava MC-012 (cardioid, hyper-cardioid, and omni capsules)
1 x Oktava MK-319
1 x Warm Audio WA-87

Dynamics:
1 x Beyerdynamic M69N(C)
1 x Beyerdynamic M201TG
1 x Electro-Voice 635A/B
1 x Electro-Voice 664
1 x Electro-Voice RE10
1 x Electro-Voice RE11
1 x Electro-Voice RE16
1 x Electro-Voice RE18
1 x Heil Sound PR30
1 x Heil Sound PR40
1 x Sennheiser E906
1 x Sennheiser MD 421 II
1 x Sennheiser MD 441-U
1 x Shure SM57
1 x Shure SM58

Pondering for possible future acquisition:
1 x Beyerdynamic M88TG
1 x Beyerdynamic M160
1 x Beyerdynamic MC930
1 x Electro-Voice RE15
1 x Shure Green Bullet
1 x Warm Audio WA-84

AND... The time to use all of these mics. I will probably thin the herd a bit this year, but kept coming into good deals for awhile. My day job and general life has actually had me busier than before COVID, so I spent much time scrolling and purchasing used gear and not as much time using it as I would like.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Nothing like everyone else here, but I know I've got some of the staples since I see them in almost everyone's list:

• Shure SM58
• Shure SM58
• Shure SM57
• Stellar X2

Shure Sm57 (1)
Shure KSM27 (1)
Sennheiser E604 (4)
Sennheiser E614(2)
Sennheiser 421(2)
Shure 55SH Series II (1) First Mic I purchased a way long time ago.
EV RE20 (1)

Looking to add a SM7B or AKG C214 in the future.