I see someone locally selling a pair of Neumann KM 183's and was wondering about them....more so if they are a bargain (I dont believe they are the "D" or digital variant).
Recently I seem to have done a fair bit of locked off table work (cooking shows and dinners) and currently boom (416) the unmic'd guests which is a pain in large unscripted set ups.
Firstly, are the things (KM 183's) any good to boom with? I was liking the idea of a nice wide pic up pattern but not sure about their reach or handling noise.
Secondly, being lazy, would one get acceptable sound hanging the pair from above the table or locking ff on clamps at either end(ish) of the table?
I believe they are quite good for mic'ing acoustic instruments too which would also be useful.
General impressions and versatility?