"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
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Iain Churches wrote:

I tend to like the best the world has to offer.

I too, and it certainly isn't the 4038:-)

Not surprising given it's a 40s design...
Are you so stupid you don't realise the context things are said in?

If you said "it is the best the world has to offer" there is
no "context". You are making a claim.

Are you seriously saying that it sounds better
to your ear than an u87 in critical applications
such as male vocal?

Are you seriously saying a U47 'sounds better' in critical applications
than any other?

Nice effort at avoiding my question.
I will answer yours:

There is no "universal mic"
I am saying that the U47 certainly sound better,
in a far greater number of applications than any
ribbon, British or not. As said, try your ribbon
on bass drum, or get Keny Wheeler to blow
into it:-)

In applications such a solo cello or viol da gamba
the u47 is unsurpassed. Pretty amazing for rock
vocals too! There is no "universal mic"

Since you put that forward as an alternative to the 4038.
Which of course it is since they both date from approximately the same
time.

No comparison. Dave:-(


The Coles has none
of the versatilíty of the Neumann either.
Try the Coles on a bass drum:-)))

I've never used a 'Coles' so can't comment.

So try an STC 4038 on a BD.
Equally unsuitable.


Iain