SAMSON SAC02 Pencil Condenser Microphone Pair

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compared with two to four times more expensive, of Rode NT5 ( https://www.gearslutz.com/board/attachments/gear-shoot-outs-sound-file-comparisons-audio-tests/124929d1244972790-six-cardio-sdc-pairs-grand-piano-1.mp3 ), The Oktava MK-012 cardio ( https://www.gearslutz.com/board/attachments/gear-shoot-outs-sound-file-comparisons-audio-tests/124930d1244972790-six-cardio-sdc-pairs-grand-piano-2.mp3 ) And the Audio-Technica AT4041 ( https://www.gearslutz.com/board/attachments/gear-shoot-outs-sound-file-comparisons-audio-tests/127126d1246482748-six-cardio-sdc-pairs-grand-piano-5.mp3 )dropoff Window Small diaphragm condensers are known for having a very flat frequency response, which means that they take a pretty accurate snapshot of your sound without adding too much low-, mid-, or high-end. The frequency response is slightly restrictive coming in at 50 Hz – 20,000 Hz. Now, that’s pretty typical when we’re talking about overhead microphones, but I would’ve personally been better off with 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz.

These are microphones for indoor use. And if you have a home or a small studio, then they are going to do a decent job. Overheads on drums, especially cymbals, are going to record well, as well as capturing a good room sound, as long as what they are capturing is loud enough to not cause issues due to the high self-noise factor. Although Behringer is famous for making quality high-end equipment, the company is also well-known for offering tempting budget gear. The Behringer C-2 is perhaps one of the best examples of this. The C02 has a frequency response of 50 Hz to 20 kHz, which accurately reproduces audio with great detail while minimizing low-frequency noise. It features a slight low-end cut up to 100Hz and a slight boost between the 5kHz and the 15kHz mark, which gives it an airy and open sound, and all of this helps instruments to better sit in the mix without the need of as much EQ.The storage case isn’t the best you’ve ever seen, but it will do the job nicely and keep the microphone safe.

A switchable 20 dB attenuation pad in each mic allows you to use the pair with loud instruments, doing so with a favorable signal-to-noise ratio. In a controlled environment, the Condenser mic has the advantage because of the quality of the sound. Their design allows them to produce a smoother response across the entire frequency range. It is going to be better at working with sounds that don’t require too much natural low end. Therefore, it’s one of the best microphones for acoustic instruments and percussion. The self-noise can be on the high side, so getting the mic in the best position and close to the instrument will make a difference. Where are they best used for? I’m going to start off this list with the pair that I consider to be the best ones and then move on from there. Rode M5 Best-sounding Matched Pair! Rode M5 Established in 1980, they started from humble beginnings. They have now created a productive niche for themselves in the budget range microphone market. These days there are three companies, Samson Audio, Samson Wireless, and Hartke amplification. The latter being amps and cabinets for bass guitars.The MXL 606 is an inexpensive microphone that can actually pull its weight, having a PAD and HPF makes it really versatile. Lightweight and compact design allows the microphones to be mounted on any standard microphone stand One huge plus though is that the capsules are interchangeable, which will come in handy if one breaks or if you simply want the hyper-cardioid or omnidirectional polar patterns. Alright, so there isn’t as much to say about microphones as other pieces of equipment, but I also wanted to create some contrast in regards to the Samson C02 pair.