Dermot Stewart Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 Hi guys, here is a side by side quick and dirty test I did with the Schoeps CMC1/MK41/Cut-1 Filter and the DPA 4018/DPA-MMP-B Preamp. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGmilW_4FRc&t=18s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Kelly Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 A few years ago I did I test between the Schoeps, and the DPA. I preferred the DPA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Garafola Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 9 minutes ago, KC Kelly said: A few years ago I did I test between the Schoeps, and the DPA. I preferred the DPA. Could you describe why, if you can? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Kelly Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 To me, the DPA sounded more neutral, and smoother. The Schoeps sounded warmer, but some high frequencies sounded a little harsh. I could have lived with that, but I noticed some artifacts from the Schoeps when I was recording too near a wall. (The DPA didn't have the problem.) All in all, it just boils down to personal preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Garafola Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 1 minute ago, KC Kelly said: To me, the DPA sounded more neutral, and smoother. The Schoeps sounded warmer, but some high frequencies sounded a little harsh. I could have lived with that, but I noticed some artifacts from the Schoeps when I was recording too near a wall. (The DPA didn't have the problem.) All in all, it just boils down to personal preference. Hhmm.. Interesting. KC, do you still have those tests? Would you be willing to share? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Kelly Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 Paul, unfortunately I now longer have the files. I just did it for a pre-purchase decision. I bought the DPA 4018C, and a 4017B. I'm happy with my decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramallo Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 7 hours ago, KC Kelly said: A few years ago I did I test between the Schoeps, and the DPA. I preferred the DPA. Me too, more natural sound. In this test for my taste the Schoeps is a bit nasal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Salles Posted January 18, 2021 Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 Thanks for the test. My preference goes to the Schoeps. I found the DPA a bit flat here (and even too thin when used with low cut on + hight boost on, but what is the point of the hight boost on in that setup?). Whereas the Schoeps sound nice to my hear both with and without the CUT 1 on. Both are great mikes of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrimic Posted January 18, 2021 Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 I have the feeling that the Schoeps is more "dry", with less room acoustics. But it depends on the takes and thus on the exact placement. Both are of course supercarioids but the Schoeps seems to have more reach. It's worth noting that a mike developped at the begining of the 70's is still a reference. As I often say, I am not rich enough to buy low cost, meaning that if you spend well, your investments will last for decades, and this is so true with this kind of mikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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