David, do you have any recommendations for a ribbon mic build? I have done 1 ribbon kit and 1 from scratch save for the body.?
Best Regards,
Dude
On Wed, Nov 8, 2023 at 10:48 AM David Pinnegar <
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I use a Sanyo Xacti ICR-XPS01M but these are as rare as hens' teeth
and have also used a Tascam DR40 both to great effect.
Separate mics need mic stands and setting up, which isn't particularly
audience recording friendly.
AKG D202s are great as are the D200s. The D224s aren't as robust.
For pencil mics Takstar CM60 are excellent but need phantom power.
I've really moved to ribbons but possibly too fragile for your application.
Best wishes
David P
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> I am looking to this group for a recommendation on a pair of mics that would be more suitable for this purpose (loud concerts recorded from the audience). I think they should be directional, but I am not wedded to pencil or booms, unless the folks here think those are the right solutions. My budget is about $200 per mic but happy to spend less if I could or could stretch a bit if necessary.
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> I did look at the Sennheiser MKE 440 as the sound seemed really good. What I don¡¯t love about it is that it needs its own batteries. I would prefer something that could use the phantom power of the Tascam (or no power if dynamic) or USB powered, but I am not looking for the audio to pass over USB, I think XLR would be the way to go. I also don¡¯t love the idea of the built in cable as others have noted.
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> Can anyone recommend a pair of mics that sound good, can use either no power or power from the Tascam or a USB-C power connector and XLR if possible. The Tascam X8 does have a 1/8¡± (3.5mm) line-in jack but not sure how well that will work.
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