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Minwah Joined: 05/03/12 Posts: 1	Small Condenser for Acoustic Guitar       #974093 - 05/03/12 10:35 AM Edit   Reply   Quote
	I am looking for a small condenser mic for acoustic guitar recording, for no more than ~£200. I want the option for cardioid or omni patterns, and have come up with the following options: Sontronics STC-1 SE Electronics sE2a Oktava MK012 Rode NT55 I currently have a Samson C02 so I would think any of these would be a decent upgrade. The only mic I have heard (not used myself though) is the Oktava, which I have been quite impressed with. Not sure if it matters but eventually I will want to use this with a (probably large condenser) figure 8 mic for mid-side recordings. If anyone has used any of these mics for acoustic guitar (particularly fingerpicking) I would be appreciate your thoughts. At the moment I am probably leaning towards the Oktava as a fairly safe bet... Thanks! Post Extras:         Back to top
Bob Bickerton active member Joined: 20/12/02 Posts: 2084 Loc: Nelson, New Zealand	Re: Small Condenser for Acoustic Guitar [Re: Minwah]       #974113 - 05/03/12 11:35 AM Edit   Reply   Quote
	Only familiar with the NT55, but would heartily recommend it. The cardioid capsule rates well and the omni capsule is excellent. Bob -------------------- www.bickerton.co.nz Post Extras:         Back to top
ProximityProduction Joined: 14/07/09 Posts: 175 Loc: Newbury, Berkshire, UK	Re: Small Condenser for Acoustic Guitar [Re: Bob Bickerton]       #974117 - 05/03/12 11:38 AM Edit   Reply   Quote
	+ 1 for the NT55 Post Extras:         Back to top
Mike Stranks active member Joined: 03/01/03 Posts: 2009 Loc: UK	Re: Small Condenser for Acoustic Guitar [Re: Minwah]       #974136 - 05/03/12 12:04 PM Edit   Reply   Quote
	I upgraded from the Samson C02 to the Rode NT5 - a VERY marked improvement! -------------------- The Older I Get The Better I Used To Be Post Extras:         Back to top
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