Audiofanzine FR
Rating: 10/10
Published on 03/10/09 at 09:28
(Originally written by Bernard Ancèze/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
Cardioid mic
Condenser mic
12-volt Tuchel phantom connector or 48-volt XLR connector (modified)
Hand-held mic.
OVERALL OPINION
It's a radio-type mic that can be used on stage but it has a poor feedback rejection. If you're having trouble with the stage monitoring system the PM860 won't make things easier.
But what a sound! Thick lows, authentic mids and smooth highs.
It provides a German sound and reminds me of old U87, U89 and KMS85 models. I own a Gefell CMV692U70 that sounds pretty similar, but it has more low-mids and softer high-mids.
Very effective low-cut filter.
Even without the low cut the proximity effect is milder than with a KMS105, KMS85 or Shure SM87.
It's perfectly suited to record vocals in the studio but it lacks a bit of air. It has a big, in-your-face sound.
It's also good for guitar and bass amps, double bass, bass drum. Instruments sound fatter with this mic than with an U89.
It also good with a piano.
But it's just average with saxophones, flutes and strings (although that could be my fault!).
Cardioid mic
Condenser mic
12-volt Tuchel phantom connector or 48-volt XLR connector (modified)
Hand-held mic.
OVERALL OPINION
It's a radio-type mic that can be used on stage but it has a poor feedback rejection. If you're having trouble with the stage monitoring system the PM860 won't make things easier.
But what a sound! Thick lows, authentic mids and smooth highs.
It provides a German sound and reminds me of old U87, U89 and KMS85 models. I own a Gefell CMV692U70 that sounds pretty similar, but it has more low-mids and softer high-mids.
Very effective low-cut filter.
Even without the low cut the proximity effect is milder than with a KMS105, KMS85 or Shure SM87.
It's perfectly suited to record vocals in the studio but it lacks a bit of air. It has a big, in-your-face sound.
It's also good for guitar and bass amps, double bass, bass drum. Instruments sound fatter with this mic than with an U89.
It also good with a piano.
But it's just average with saxophones, flutes and strings (although that could be my fault!).