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Grebz Grebz
Published on 10/01/08 at 10:26
Value For Money : Excellent
Pair of condenser microphones blah blah blah ...
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OVERALL OPINION

I use them for 2 years. I use it mainly to record the sound of amateur theater (which I also filmed: site of the band with extracts from documents ( http://www.grebz.fr/theatre/divers_theatre.php ) ).

My opinion is that I love! I hang above the stage at about 4m high, and from the control, I can hear the actors talk in whispers behind the scenes :-) Ultra Sensitive ...

This is my first condenser microphones, so I discovered and love.
I like their quality of sound reproduction, fidelity, they look very fine, very elegant and also their versatility. I also used to catch the voice or guitar (in atmosphere in the room) and they always give a very good result.

The flip side of their sensitivity is that they do not forgive anything. Any extraneous noise will be faithfully recorded, but the opposite would be unforgivable!

Their price is quite high in absolute terms for an amateur like me, but given the results, I think it's justified (about 300 euros new). They come in a briefcase that looks like electric drills :-) but stored in the foam and thus well protected, with their caps and adapters for microphone stands.
The only thing that bothers me is that you have a phantom power to save. Normal, of course, they are static, but I find it frustrating not being able to use it outside, to shoot a short film or delirium with pals ...

However, with a laptop and a self-powered audio interface (such Alesis I/O2 ( https://carte-son-externe.alesis.audiofanzine.com/produits/avis/index%2Cidproduit%2C56401%2Cmao%2Cio2.html ) ), it is possible to use outdoors without using a mixer. This is not the easiest or most convenient, but I do with what I have available :-)

I would do without hesitation that choice, especially at this price. The value is excellent!

My site, the site of Grebz ( http://www.grebz.fr/musique_grebz.php ) with pop rock songs of my own.