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Post by Omicron9 on Mar 21, 2023 9:57:01 GMT -6
Greetings.
In my "Dark SDC" thread, there are a few mentions of MDCs. I've owned/use two:
Gefell M-295: Insane details that go on forever. Nickel diaphgragm, too.
Shure KSM-32: An all-around fave for instrument mic'ing. I'd go so far as to say it's underrated.
But then I got to thinking about other MDCs. As in, there must be others out there other than those two. Please feel free to share your likes/dislikes/experiences.
Thanks in advance,
-09
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Post by gwlee7 on Mar 21, 2023 9:58:39 GMT -6
Once you said M295, you could have stopped.  |
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Post by ab101 on Mar 21, 2023 10:24:54 GMT -6
Neumann TLM 107? Have not tried it but I am curious.
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Post by EmRR on Mar 21, 2023 10:29:04 GMT -6
I think the Sennheiser MKH may technically be MDC
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Post by ab101 on Mar 21, 2023 10:50:50 GMT -6
I think the Sennheiser MKH may technically be MDC MKH 800 twin, yes! |
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Post by sean on Mar 21, 2023 10:53:29 GMT -6
I still use AT4033’s fairly regularly.
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Post by the other mark williams on Mar 21, 2023 11:00:43 GMT -6
I still use AT4033’s fairly regularly. I've got an AT3035 that still comes out from time to time, as well. I think it's technically MDC. |
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Post by mcirish on Mar 21, 2023 13:24:39 GMT -6
AT4050 is medium. I use them all the time on overheads and piano. I've been told they are great on front of kick as well but I have not tried that. Very good workhorse mic.
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Post by chessparov on Mar 21, 2023 13:41:39 GMT -6
My fave under $100 MDC on vocals, by a mile... AKG P120 (Black) First clip "Moi" singing the "George" part on Lead 2nd clip Vincent Ricciardi on Lead, singing the "Roy" part. (FLEA 49) Kenny Bronowski/BGV/Guitars. His BGV's on Vintage U87, on both clips. Portions of my Parody re-write of "Handle With Care"/Wilburys. Chris P.S. Tony "Drumsound" on... Drums! |
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Post by drsax on Mar 21, 2023 14:12:57 GMT -6
In that category the Shure KSM32 that you mentioned is a sleeper mic. One of my all time favs. It just works, and captures naturally without too much brightness, and takes EQ beautifully. My pair have been here for 20-ish years. Maybe longer. I bought my first one when they first came out
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Post by woofhead on Mar 21, 2023 15:23:01 GMT -6
I mentioned it on the small diaphragm thread but the beyer mc834 is medium and really great. I also love the ksm32 and would like to pick one up and compare them. I remember playing a live gig/recording on sax when the ksm 32 had just come out and I was bummed when I saw a shure mic set up and was shocked how great it sounded and "felt" to me during the gig-just the right amount of proximity and fast response but not bright like drsax says. Have to pick one up- Havent played through the 32 or the ksm44 in a while but remember liking the 32 more. Is neumann u89 medium? Love that mic
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Post by smashlord on Mar 21, 2023 20:49:10 GMT -6
KSM32s are really great little mics. Fantastic on electric guitar cab, toms, and whatever else.
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Post by Blackdawg on Mar 21, 2023 21:26:12 GMT -6
I use DPA 4041a's all the time. Wonderful mics.
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Post by drumsound on Mar 21, 2023 22:02:13 GMT -6
We had one of the first KSM32s at the old studio, and that thing did nothing for me. We also had a Beyer 834, and I'm STILL bummed out that the boss wouldn't sell it to me.
I've become a convert to the Gafel M295 (thanks Greg)
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Post by theboris on Mar 21, 2023 22:14:29 GMT -6
josephson e22s! 5/8in 16mm diaphragm (I believe it's a primo em21 capsule). Very versatile, very expensivo.
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Post by bgrotto on Mar 21, 2023 22:54:26 GMT -6
Mtg umt70s, assuming it qualifies, is great.
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Post by Ward on Mar 22, 2023 5:21:16 GMT -6
The postulated theory:
If a 1/2" diameter diaphragm condenser is a SDC
and a 1" diameter diaphragm condenser is a LDC
then a 3/4" diameter diaphragm condenser is a MDC
The finest of these are the Neumann U89 and TLM170 and the East-Neumann UMT70 IMHO
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Post by nomatic on Mar 22, 2023 5:31:56 GMT -6
Teegarden Audio PPC 125...
Really great on most acoustic sources.
I am a dealer but I own 4 of them because of there utility.
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Post by gwlee7 on Mar 22, 2023 5:38:58 GMT -6
Mtg umt70s, assuming it qualifies, is great. Oh yes. I have a UM70 set up as my “composing” and scratch vocal mic. It will record anything wonderfully. My acoustic guitar scratch rhythm track ends up on the final cut quite often. |
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Post by bgrotto on Mar 22, 2023 10:53:00 GMT -6
Maybe the ehrlund mics qualify, too? Non circular capsules kinda makes comparative measuring a bit difficult, but they’re certainly smaller than a 1” cap. Very unique sounding mics.
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Post by Omicron9 on Mar 22, 2023 11:21:21 GMT -6
I mentioned it on the small diaphragm thread but the beyer mc834 is medium and really great. I also love the ksm32 and would like to pick one up and compare them. I remember playing a live gig/recording on sax when the ksm 32 had just come out and I was bummed when I saw a shure mic set up and was shocked how great it sounded and "felt" to me during the gig-just the right amount of proximity and fast response but not bright like drsax says. Have to pick one up- Havent played through the 32 or the ksm44 in a while but remember liking the 32 more. Is neumann u89 medium? Love that mic I have a pair of 32s and a KSM-44. The only similarity is the shape. The 44 is a multi-pattern LDC; the 32 is a cardioid-only MDC. Agreed on the observations of the 32; very natural and not too bright. Highly underrated in my opinion. -09 |
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Post by Omicron9 on Mar 22, 2023 11:22:50 GMT -6
The postulated theory: If a 1/2" diameter diaphragm condenser is a SDC and a 1" diameter diaphragm condenser is a LDC then a 3/4" diameter diaphragm condenser is a MDC The finest of these are the Neumann U89 and TLM170 and the East-Neumann UMT70 IMHO Thanks, Ward; those measurements are always how I categorized the differences between the three as well. -09 |
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Post by drumsound on Mar 22, 2023 12:03:17 GMT -6
Maybe the ehrlund mics qualify, too? Non circular capsules kinda makes comparative measuring a bit difficult, but they’re certainly smaller than a 1” cap. Very unique sounding mics. I've always wanted to try those and the the rectangular capsule makers. |
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Post by Vincent R. on Mar 22, 2023 12:39:36 GMT -6
TLM 170 and TLM 193.
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Post by chessparov on Mar 22, 2023 12:44:32 GMT -6
FWIW TLM 193 is Thee "Family Guy" VO mic, for all voices on it. (AFAIK)
Chris
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