Keith G wrote:

http://www.oktava-online.com/mkl2500.htm

Would that be suitable for piano recordings?? :-)

That's something like 450 quid (plus taxes?). I'm no expert, but I'm sure
you could spend far less and still get a big improvement over the tie-clip
mic.


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"Wally" wrote in message
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Keith G wrote:

http://www.oktava-online.com/mkl2500.htm

Would that be suitable for piano recordings?? :-)

That's something like 450 quid (plus taxes?). I'm no expert, but I'm sure
you could spend far less and still get a big improvement over the tie-clip
mic.


I'm sure you're right, but if Swim wants joanna recordings done, there a
good chance I can get her to spring for the mic!! But it's all in the early
stages yet and I'm sure common sense will spoil it, sooner or later...!! ;-)

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Keith G wrote:
But I'm open to suggestions, Plowie - the ideal mic plugs straight into
the computer I suppose, but summat like this does have a certain appeal:

http://www.oktava-online.com/mkl2500.htm

Would that be suitable for piano recordings?? :-)

I read as far as 'rich enough in third harmonic distortion to brighten and
add warmth' before bursting out laughing. The frequency response added
somewhat to the joke, as did the price.

Mics, of course, often don't have as flat a frequency response as you'd
get with even a modestly specced power amp as they tend to be chosen for
particular tasks.

However, you seem to be keen on a valve mic so I'll leave any advice to
others. I was glad to see the end of them.

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"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
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In article ,
Keith G wrote:
But I'm open to suggestions, Plowie - the ideal mic plugs straight into
the computer I suppose, but summat like this does have a certain appeal:

http://www.oktava-online.com/mkl2500.htm

Would that be suitable for piano recordings?? :-)

I read as far as 'rich enough in third harmonic distortion to brighten and
add warmth' before bursting out laughing. The frequency response added
somewhat to the joke, as did the price.

Mics, of course, often don't have as flat a frequency response as you'd
get with even a modestly specced power amp as they tend to be chosen for
particular tasks.

However, you seem to be keen on a valve mic so I'll leave any advice to
others. I was glad to see the end of them.


Nevertheless, I would still be interested in your recommendations.

The valve mic idea is *me* - I don't have to worry too much about *fidelity*
as well you know, I seek only the most pleasant sound I can get and if it
makes the piano recording sound particularly good it would be a bonus. But
if you have a better idea (for less money, presumably) I'd be interested to
hear it...??

In article ,
Keith G wrote:
However, you seem to be keen on a valve mic so I'll leave any advice to
others. I was glad to see the end of them.


Nevertheless, I would still be interested in your recommendations.

I'm afraid I'm really not well up on what's around mic wise at the - shall
we say - semi pro end of the market.

If I were to have just one mic which would do most things other than hand
held I'd go for a Neumann U87 or AKG C414. Both have been around for yonks
and are readily available secondhand.

The valve mic idea is *me* - I don't have to worry too much about
*fidelity* as well you know, I seek only the most pleasant sound I can
get and if it makes the piano recording sound particularly good it
would be a bonus. But if you have a better idea (for less money,
presumably) I'd be interested to hear it...??

My main memory of valve mics is just how noisy they were. Perhaps things
have improved - although I doubt it.

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Dave Plowman London SW
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