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Brian Handler May 24th, 2005 11:20 AM

Cost to Quality ratio on studio Lavs
 
Hey everyone,

I'm looking to replace all the mics in my school's studio. They need to be able to handle rigerous useage and run off phantom power...as well as being cost effective.

Do you guys have any suggestions, the last few audiotechnicas have been crap, but our sony lavs do a fair job and seem to last awhile.

Thanks for any advice.

Brian

Patrick King May 24th, 2005 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Handler
... the last few audiotechnicas have been crap...


Which specific mic(s) did you have and what exactly has not met your standards on the "audiotechnicas"?

Hsien Yong May 24th, 2005 09:01 PM

http://www.samsontech.com/products/p...1807&brandID=2

Maybe you could consider the Samson QL5 CL lavalier?
Not too sure if it's rugged enough but it's probably less costly.

Or the Shure SM93... that's quite bulletproof..

Matt Ockenfels May 26th, 2005 01:57 PM

Sony ECM-44s are pretty cost effective, we've used them with students for years. A couple of them have taken quite a beating and are trouping along.

-Matt

Ty Ford May 26th, 2005 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Handler
Hey everyone,

I'm looking to replace all the mics in my school's studio. They need to be able to handle rigerous useage and run off phantom power...as well as being cost effective.

Do you guys have any suggestions, the last few audiotechnicas have been crap, but our sony lavs do a fair job and seem to last awhile.

Thanks for any advice.

Brian

AT makes a line of mics. Depending on what part of the line you buy determines the quality. Specifically which model mics did you not like and why?

I use AT lavs very succcessfully. The litle paddle lav they sell is the same one that comes wih some lectrosonic wireless mics.

Regards,

Ty Ford

Marco Leavitt May 26th, 2005 06:15 PM

I can't imagine a tougher lav than the AT SM11. Not the most crisp dialog, but I kind of like 'em. It would be tough to hide too, but I've done it.

Brian Handler June 2nd, 2005 11:33 AM

I'm not sure on the model number for the AT's, summer access to the building with the studio is limited to when a trashcan gets stuck in the door by maintance.

I'll try and get a model number on it for you asap though.

The main use for these lav's is daily news, soundquality is somewhat damaged by our Master Control due to technical limitations. So the quality of mic is second to durablity.

The sony's we use are ECM-77s. As I said they work for us but I'm always open for options.

Thanks and I'll get back to you all soon.

Bob Costa June 3rd, 2005 04:17 AM

I have been researching this issue as well, and am settling on Countryman B3 or B6 mics.

Brian Handler August 8th, 2005 09:56 AM

Bob I wanted to follow up with you about the B3

Do you think it could stand up to the rigors of college student use (meaning setup about 4 times a day) and still perform near broadcast quality?

I would really like the mic to last more than a year...like our audiotechnicas did.

I'm look at that or 77B still

Brian Handler August 8th, 2005 10:11 AM

Also, any thoughts on the EMW series, possibly more durable?

Bob Costa August 8th, 2005 10:33 AM

Someone else can better respond. I baby my equipment, and I have not used the B3 that long anyway. But they do have a great rep. I seem to remember some instructors raving about there indestructability. Do a few searches here and you might find your answer.


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