polishdog90 « Fantastic overheads! »
Published on 08/25/11 at 16:55Specification:
Microphone Type - Condenser
Polar Pattern(s) - Cardioid, Omni
Frequency Response - 20Hz-20kHz
Max SPL - 134 dB (149 dB, 159 dB w/Pads)
Output Impedance - 150 ohms
Self Noise - 14 dB (A-weighted)
Low Cut Filter - 18 dB-per-octave @ 80 Hz, 6 dB-per-octave @ 115 Hz
Pads - 15 dB, 25 dB
Length - 5.75"
Width - .8"
Depth - .8"
Weight - .34 lbs.
Notes - Stereo Set
I have only used this mic in the studio but it's not too delicate to use live.
OVERALL OPINION
I really like this microphone. I use it most frequently as an overhead for a drum kit. I use two of them in a spaced pair (I enjoy the wide stereo image) and get wonderful results. Very clear and pristine sounding cymbals and the toms cut through as well. I also love to throw this on acoustic instruments. I've used it on acoustic guitar, violin, piano, etc and it sounds great. Since it picks up a lot of high end and can turn out harsh, I usually match it with a large diaphragm condenser and it sounds fantastic. It's not exactly a low-end microphone but I think it is absolutely worth it for the price. I have paired it against Rode N-5s and Neumann U87s but still prefer the KSM141s for drum overheads. If something happened to these mics I would definitely replace them. They are fantastic overheads and also sound great on acoustic instruments.
Microphone Type - Condenser
Polar Pattern(s) - Cardioid, Omni
Frequency Response - 20Hz-20kHz
Max SPL - 134 dB (149 dB, 159 dB w/Pads)
Output Impedance - 150 ohms
Self Noise - 14 dB (A-weighted)
Low Cut Filter - 18 dB-per-octave @ 80 Hz, 6 dB-per-octave @ 115 Hz
Pads - 15 dB, 25 dB
Length - 5.75"
Width - .8"
Depth - .8"
Weight - .34 lbs.
Notes - Stereo Set
I have only used this mic in the studio but it's not too delicate to use live.
OVERALL OPINION
I really like this microphone. I use it most frequently as an overhead for a drum kit. I use two of them in a spaced pair (I enjoy the wide stereo image) and get wonderful results. Very clear and pristine sounding cymbals and the toms cut through as well. I also love to throw this on acoustic instruments. I've used it on acoustic guitar, violin, piano, etc and it sounds great. Since it picks up a lot of high end and can turn out harsh, I usually match it with a large diaphragm condenser and it sounds fantastic. It's not exactly a low-end microphone but I think it is absolutely worth it for the price. I have paired it against Rode N-5s and Neumann U87s but still prefer the KSM141s for drum overheads. If something happened to these mics I would definitely replace them. They are fantastic overheads and also sound great on acoustic instruments.