Joe Bouc
Published on 10/17/08 at 09:45
New generation CR-73II
Large capsule condenser microphone transistor.
Directional 3: cardio, 8, omni.
-10 Db attenuator.
Cut down.
Everything is there. No compromise.
Micro German, German-made (?)
Compared to the photo, mine at a different grid, more classical.
OVERALL OPINION
I just got it and I could use it. The result is so clear that one should not take weeks to get an opinion: it's all good. This mic gives me satisfaction.
No correction to be made on the different decision I could do! (Voice men and acoustic guitars, folk, nylon, 12 strings). Omni and cardio.
Present in the lower midrange, smooth the top of the spectrum (not aggressive). A very good overall balance.
An "affiliation" seems to exist between BPM and Neumann. I am not able to compare, but it is true that some common color emerges. In any case, this microphone gives an impression of quality that can work sereinenment.
The CR-73II is a "new" by BPM, which indicates that it now replaces the CR-95 (and perhaps even the CR-10S). This new model has been improved compared to the CR-95, dixit the manufacturer.
So much for the compliments.
The most difficult aspect is the distribution of the brand, and therefore the purchase.
To get there, I had to order directly from the manufacturer in Germany. No choice. First contact via their website (Soviet age!). Following is a bit long to detail here, but if there are curious, we can discuss on the forum for example.
And the price: 406 € freight included (Germany / France).
Large capsule condenser microphone transistor.
Directional 3: cardio, 8, omni.
-10 Db attenuator.
Cut down.
Everything is there. No compromise.
Micro German, German-made (?)
Compared to the photo, mine at a different grid, more classical.
OVERALL OPINION
I just got it and I could use it. The result is so clear that one should not take weeks to get an opinion: it's all good. This mic gives me satisfaction.
No correction to be made on the different decision I could do! (Voice men and acoustic guitars, folk, nylon, 12 strings). Omni and cardio.
Present in the lower midrange, smooth the top of the spectrum (not aggressive). A very good overall balance.
An "affiliation" seems to exist between BPM and Neumann. I am not able to compare, but it is true that some common color emerges. In any case, this microphone gives an impression of quality that can work sereinenment.
The CR-73II is a "new" by BPM, which indicates that it now replaces the CR-95 (and perhaps even the CR-10S). This new model has been improved compared to the CR-95, dixit the manufacturer.
So much for the compliments.
The most difficult aspect is the distribution of the brand, and therefore the purchase.
To get there, I had to order directly from the manufacturer in Germany. No choice. First contact via their website (Soviet age!). Following is a bit long to detail here, but if there are curious, we can discuss on the forum for example.
And the price: 406 € freight included (Germany / France).