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It is not so much a matter of small vs. large capsules , although Stephen has a point , yet , there are so many other factors that play a significant role.
Mic.s see a pattern .. Super-cardioid .. cardioid .. Omni-directional .. figure-eight , to name but a few .. also .. Mic. to Subject distance.
Now , instead of starting a debate about Mic.s in general , I`d rather adress yer li`ll problem.
As I see it , you `re looking fer a mic. that :
Picks up micro-detail
Has a reasonable broad sweet spot
Can withstand some abuse
Used for BOTH Vocal and Acoustic instruments
Drops of Rapidly in sensitivity .. ( being away say a seven ft. or so it will hardly pick up anythiing )
For me the answer was :
My Mic. of preference , a truly Universal Mic. , it can do anything ( short of making coffee ) , the Wonderful .. AKG model C 535 EB .., which is a small capsule ( 1" ) Condensor Mic. , being a STAGE mic. , of Studio quality !!
Overhere it sports a price-tag of 390 Usd , a little pricey perhaps , but consider this , it can be used as a Vocal/ Acoustic-Instrument mic. BOTH on Stage and Recording Studio , all with Utmost quality !!
Having a decent array of mic.s to compare with,
Studio :
M-AUDIO model LUNA
Studio-Projects mod. TB-1 ( Tube-Condensor ) incl. DJ-8 power supply
.. an assortment of Matched pairs , Large and small condensors.
Stage :
AKG C 900
Audix
Shure SM 58
Prodipe MC-1
PEAVY pvm 22 diamond ( my favorite vocal mic. )
.. that WONDERFUL AKG C 535 EB , ..
..can be used Everywhere , what would take several mic.s to do , ( one fer Vocal-stage .. one fer Vocal - Rec. .. , one fer Acoustic )
.. the C 535 EB can do it all.
So You would be Saving money :)
http://www.akg.com/site/products/powerslave,id,262,pid,262,nodeid,2...
Do not take my word for it , try fer yerself ...
Vic |
Is a small capsule mic suitable for vocals?
