Beta Sound Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Hey guys, Feel like I need a Stereo mic setup, my ambiences really lack in mono. Mixing for surround, so stereo ambiences is the least I can provide. Anything out there thats a no brainer for an entry level mic. I own a MKH50 and a 416. Maybe a third mic i could combine with these, I would like to keep it under 500. Or a self contained two mic unit. Any advice is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek H Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 This is a good thread to look over. Unfortunately, all of Oleg's posts have been removed for some reason which is too bad. As for adding a figure of eight element for under 500 I would look at the ambient emmesser. The Sennheiser MKH30 would be a good choice for you obviously but you won't find it for under 500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Perkins Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Mount the two mics you have on a stereo bar in your preferred arrangement. Record them. You now have stereo. Maybe not perfect stereo but stereo nonetheless. phil p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olle Sjostrom Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 A Zoom H4n is perfectly decent for ambiances if it isn't too quiet, has built in recording, you can plug a mixer to it or the mics straight. It's lightweight and cheap. Runs on AA or DC... (null) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASI Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 +1 for ZOOM H4n. You having a good quality and low price. Check this test: http://soundcloud.com/vasileiosalexandris/soundwalks-thessaloniki-mitropoleos Walking in the street and recorded. The only editing for this test is fade in, fade out and give +6 dB trim. Without EQ or DSP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg sextro Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 rode nt4. might not be the quietest mic, but sounds rather good for the buck. You can get a lightly used one for $250-$300. Use the extra money for a good blimp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASI Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 or Audio Technica: http://www.eu.audio-technica.com/en/products/product.asp?catID=2&subID=17&prodID=1122 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Couple MK-012's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan chiles Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Vasileios Quite impressed with the H4N track you recorded, seems to be quiet enough and with pretty decent imaging, is handling noise a problem at all when getting these recordings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASI Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Couple MK-012's Very interesting. Have you a test file for this mics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASI Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Vasileios Quite impressed with the H4N track you recorded, seems to be quiet enough and with pretty decent imaging, is handling noise a problem at all when getting these recordings? This file recorded at 96kHz / 24bit My first record from this recorder. In your question the answer is no for this project. Because I want the original sound from this mics (the ZOOM mics) with out EQs and DSP. For other projects the answer is yes. Download the file (it's free). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 +1 Couple MK-012's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Very interesting. Have you a test file for this mics? This was a MS recording using one MK012 with a fig 8 capsule. Mechanical Animals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris McCallum Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 rode nt4. might not be the quietest mic, but sounds rather good for the buck. You can get a lightly used one for $250-$300. Use the extra money for a good blimp. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanieldH Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 ATE08 Emesser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnpaul215 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 I've gotten some pretty good ambience with a Audio Technica BP4029, and it was a low cost way to dabble in stereo recording. I got my mic for $400-something IIRC. I was recording it for a doc series that sent along a Zoom H4n for that purpose. If we were actively filming, I mounted the Zoom on the roof of a car or something to get some street ambience. If I went out to record sounds on my own, I used the 4029. The show was delivered in 5.1, so they wanted this to add to the mix. Show doesn't air for a week or two, and I have not talked to post since the end of the summer, so I don't know how it all worked out in the end. Personally I found the 4029 pretty easy to use because I could pop it into a blimp I already had. I don't have outdoor quality windscreens for my MK012 (let alone a 2nd MK012). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael McQueen Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 i bought the audio technica bp4025 for some nature and bike riding stuff. i'll try and dig up some sounds from it. its a little more than your budget but i think its a great sounding mic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan chiles Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Hey Jon Paul Yeah taking another look at the 4029 it does seem quite versatile with MS or L/R outputs and being a 21mm dia shotgun style mic easy to fit in zepps we already have.. sounds like you got an awesome deal on yours too;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benr Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 i bought the audio technica bp4025 for some nature and bike riding stuff. i'll try and dig up some sounds from it. its a little more than your budget but i think its a great sounding mic. I've gotten some pretty good ambience with a Audio Technica BP4029, and it was a low cost way to dabble in stereo recording. I got my mic for $400-something IIRC. I was recording it for a doc series that sent along a Zoom H4n for that purpose. If we were actively filming, I mounted the Zoom on the roof of a car or something to get some street ambience. If I went out to record sounds on my own, I used the 4029. The show was delivered in 5.1, so they wanted this to add to the mix. Show doesn't air for a week or two, and I have not talked to post since the end of the summer, so I don't know how it all worked out in the end. Personally I found the 4029 pretty easy to use because I could pop it into a blimp I already had. I don't have outdoor quality windscreens for my MK012 (let alone a 2nd MK012). See and the fact that itll fit nicely in my Rycote Windshield 4 Kit is very appealing to me. i bought the audio technica bp4025 for some nature and bike riding stuff. i'll try and dig up some sounds from it. its a little more than your budget but i think its a great sounding mic. Id love to hear some, please do! What recorder did you make them on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason A Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 The Shure VP88 is a great option for low profile stereo recording. They originally retailed for around $900, but I bought a used one for $300. Been very happy with it for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.paterson Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Hi the audio technica BP4025 is a killer Mic very quiet tho a bit heavy, I have a mkh30/50 combo and never use it since getting the BP4025 which is x/y instead of m and s haven't found that a problem, best kept secret for price etc..Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Perkins Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 +6 for MC012 (since I own 6). My fave bang-for-buck mic ever, esp if you buy used. I use them all the time for music recording--not a Schoeps, but Schoeps-like and damn close. Not great on a boom (but usable), but otherwise fab. Another sleeper: excellent mic--very cheap used: Shure KSM109. phil p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinetj Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 +6 for MC012 (since I own 6). My fave bang-for-buck mic ever, esp if you buy used. I use them all the time for music recording--not a Schoeps, but Schoeps-like and damn close. Not great on a boom (but usable), but otherwise fab. Another sleeper: excellent mic--very cheap used: Shure KSM109. phil p I've just got my box of chocolates from oktava with three pairs of capsules (hyper, cardio, omni) and two preamps witn -10 db pads. I've also bought a 70 cm rycote stereo bar. Except for M/S I can do a whole lot of stereo setups with these. The best bang for the buck in terms of versatility. Here's a link to the kit from oktava on their website: http://www.oktava-shop.com/view_prod.php?id=10. If you're in Europe, I bought it at thomann.de: great price and customer service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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