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Originally Posted by moon
Presumably you would at least accept that not all mics are fast and flat?
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Yes, tho the biggest differences come from mics of different types. For example, the AEA R88 I use is neither flat nor fast. Sounds completely different than any condenser. It does sound really nice, tho! Its also hard to put quality judgements on differences. For example, the KM184 isn't flat, but some people like that presence peak. Differences are one thing, preferences are another.
I think we've veered way off topic, and it's probably my fault. To me, the way to improve recordings is to focus on your weakest link. When it gets to where the mic is weakest link, then changing mics may help - or at least make a difference. Until then, you'll get far more mileage out of fixing the weakest point in the chain, and by the time you get to mics, you'll be able to make a better choice. In Bob's case, the mic's not the weakest link, so my advice would to focus elsewhere, but obviously you disagree, which is fine!
What mics do you use, by the way? Any examples?