(Originally written by leruisseau/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
Cardioid mic

Max SPL: 130 dB (without Pad)

Frequency response: 40Hz - 18KHz

Impedance: 100 Ohms

Pad: -10 dB

Low cut: 150 Hz

Condenser microphone for overheads, string instruments and percussion.

I own two of these mics and each of them has a different dynamic response and sensitivity. I noticed important differences by doing comparison recording tests with the same source and the same position for each mic.

I use it for percussion, cymbals and instruments with a rather narrow frequency response.

I find it sounds too dry for an acoustic guitar. The result isn't pleasant at all. I compared it to an Oktava MK-12 which sounds much better. It's obvious that this mic wasn't conceived for that. It would require extreme EQing...

I got good results as I recorded a cajon with an ADX-51 stereo couple plus an Oktava MK-12.

I have a problem with the grid of one of the mics because it's not properly fastened and comes off pretty easily.

OVERALL OPINION

I've been using them for 6 months in my home studio.

Pros: versatility, precision, high frequency range, transient response

Cons: considerable dynamic response difference between mics, rather dry sound, lack of warmth, grid fastening

I own a dozen of different mics to compare them to.