I Think These Small Diaphragm Condenser Mics Sound Great - And They're Not Expensive.

[László]

I’m just a bar band guy. My threshold for mics I’d use for drums is $150-200 each. We don’t push drums much louder than 120% of organic. Maybe I misunderstood their use.

I get it. My situation is different.

I write and produce music for TV ads, documentaries, etc., and got the pair to record stereo tracks in my studio (acoustic instruments, or small ensembles).

Most of the small diaphragm condensers of comparable sound quality (Neumann, Schoeps, Soyuz, DPA, etc) cost $1600-4500 per pair. These list for a grand, and JZ sometimes puts its mics on sale.

They would make very good overhead mics for recording drums, but I book outside studios to track drums and use their mics.

If interested, you can check out my work here; there are pages for orchestral/hybrid music, electronic and video work, and you'll recognize some of the ads and maybe the Carrie Underwood tour opening video:

Leslie Schefman

Home page of Leslie Schefman, a composer artist from Detroit. Leslie Schefman composes music for film, television, commercials and records.

leslieschefman.com

 

[WingerRules]

You know those collapsible/folding walkers the elders need? What's to keep them from toppling over once they're folded?

You bet. A kick stand!

Simply go door to door in a retirement community and there's your demand for kick stands. Opportunity knocks! Carpe diem.