Sparks2020 Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Hi I'm looking at the different types of hanging mic's that are available and was wondering what people can recomend? I've used some audio tech pro45's before and cheap equivilents but am looking for advice. I have also noticed CPC are doing some very cheap ones (prob too cheap at under £20?) in the latest sound and effects catalogue as well as some multi prupose mini shotgun mic's (around £35). Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkPAman Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 I'm pretty sure those CPC ones are what I used a couple of months ago (were already rigged when I got there, so didn't get a close look). If they are then they're well worth £20 (bloke told me he'd payed £25). Obviously paying more will get you a better mic, but at that price I'd get one and try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulears Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Much as I hate overhead mics on the stage - for reasons covered many times - those CPC ones are very good. I've used quite a few for loop systems and have been quite impressed with them. They are quite neutral sounding - and not too bright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajh51 Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Does anyone have the CPC part number to hand? I don't think I got the latest sound and effects catalogue yet. Cheers, Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Beesley Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 You rang ma-lord? We have a budget omni mic under code MP33714 (add a 47 at the end for offer price) or the higher quality unit under MP33516 (add 27 for the offer price). hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Does anyone know of any low cost hanging mics available? I'm looking to use a pair to pick up a 20-strong choir. CPC appear to have discontinued their budget options, and Studiospares appear not to have anything similar. Anyone got experience of the Samson CM12C? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleah Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 This is CPC's offering at the moment that people seem happy with :D CPC mini shotgun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boatman Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 This is CPC's offering at the moment that people seem happy with :D CPC mini shotgun I used a couple of those for the chorus in a recent recording of the Messiah. Excellent quality and if you add 47 to the CPC order code, you'll get them for £10 less! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timtheenchanteruk Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 we have couple of samsons at work, not too bad TBH, my main gripe is the pre amp is built into a huge XLR connector, the mic then connected via this to the mic by way of a mini XLR, I have to use a short jumper as our stage box is wall mounted, and its too long to not be damaged. the sound from these is pretty good. My other gripe is the wire support feels like it's made from paper clips. Check out prices on the Audio Technica Pro45, I use these and had not had any problems, these have the pre amp built into the mic, its around the same size as the samson, the wire support is also much better quality, and the XLR on the end is just that, so easily replaceable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takeiteasy Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 If your after a cheap mic maybe look at the JTS range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulears Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I didn't know there was anything like this in the JTS range? Which one is it, and more importantly, how much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomHoward Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 CPC mini shotgun Excellent quality and if you add 47 to the CPC order code, you'll get them for £10 less!Worth mentioning (sorry Chris) that the Farnell price is cheaper still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilflet Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 iv got a set of red5 RV85s( http://www.red5audio.com/acatalog/Condenser_Mics.html at the bottom) £35 each, pair for 50. Had them 2 or 3 year, used them overhead on choirs and comedy improv groups as well as unobtrusive close micing in a few get out of jail situations.Very happy with the sound, great value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takeiteasy Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I'll look it up for you :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Siddons Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 iv got a set of red5 RV85s( http://www.red5audio.com/acatalog/Condenser_Mics.html at the bottom) £35 each, pair for 50. Had them 2 or 3 year, used them overhead on choirs and comedy improv groups as well as unobtrusive close micing in a few get out of jail situations.Very happy with the sound, great value. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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