I’m having a tough time settling on a configuration for an archival field recording project.
Some context: currently my only recording gear is a D100 and a pair of LOM Usis.
Use case: recording ambiences for an acoustic ecology project (and, as a secondary, as textures and samples for musique concrete compositions).
I’ve been going over and over ORTF vs M/S and I think I’ve decided on the former. Budget is capped at $5000. Right now I’m considering: 2x MKH8040, Cinela Albert, and a Mixpre 2 but reading about handling problems and general gripes about the 8040s has me a bit concerned. Renting in my area isn’t really an option.
Would love some suggestions and feedback
Thanks much