Author: TomS
Date: 2014-10-28 22:23
I suspect that devices like the Zoom are really, really good. Probably quality recordings that rival a $10,000 setup, 40 years ago.
I use a Sound Devices 702 recorder with Earthworks QTC-40 microphones. Expensive, but very accurate ... the microphones are flat from 4 Hz to 40kHz.
But the Zoom might be about as good, for all practical purposes.
I once owned a bunch of Schoeps microphones during my professional recording days but sold them ... not worth keeping $4000.00/pair microphones around to just look at and infrequently use.
The Earthworks are the most accurate microphones I've ever heard. I still own several and just couldn't part with them. They are scary.
Microphones are not truly complicated, sophisticated devices and most of them are well overpriced. Some of the Asian made mics are just at good as the German made, and at a fraction of the price.
Best bang for the buck, IMHO, are the various Cascade ribbon microphones ... some models less than $200.00 each. Smooth and musical but easily damaged. I couldn't keep mine all working ...
Tom
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