Audix SCX25A Studio Condenser Microphone (Matched Pair)
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The most natural accurate sound reproduction
I've used these on grand, baby grand, and upright pianos lid open, short stick and closed. Each and every scenario has proven the Audio SCX25A to be the clear winner for an incredibly natural sound. Obviously, closed lid isn't my first choice when recording piano, but I'm a location sound mixer for national TV broadcasts, (and have been doing this work since the 1980's), and there are times when I can't talk the director into even short stick and... Show More
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sweet!
I mixed monitors for a famous jazz pianist and His foh engineer brought these in. They sound awsome! every note clear in the mix no feedback. was actually asked to bring them down once or twice :-)
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Great mics
So far I have only used these in a piano recording, but they is by far the best piano mics I have used. My prior experience with mic'ing a piano was with a AKG C414, which is a great and versatile mic. These are much better, at least for this purpose.
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Balanced, Versatile
great as a pair, wether close or far. balanced natural sound, but with a nice smoothness and warmth. the mid size capsule makes it a great buy if you don't have a lot of different mics for vocals to drum overheads to piano to percussion. the clips are well designed too!
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Most excellent
When I first got my grand piano I used a soundboard pickup which was OK for performing but not so great for recording. Tinny comes to mind. Then I spent years experimenting with overhead microphones and finally settled on a pair of Neuman KM183s in XY configuration. Nice but not easy. Every time I wanted to record it took me 1/2 day to find the sweet spot and then I could only record with the lid open, thereby restricting my ability to sing at th... Show More
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