[Harp-L] Neumann vs Rode

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Hi Winslow,
Contact my brother. Jim Easton.  He owns a professional recording studio and has Neumann and Rode mics.
He might make some recommendations.  Tell him I sent you:-)
Here is his current inventory. 
email @ jiminyjazz@xxxxxxxxxxx

Abbeyville Road Studios
32 Track Studio 16, 24, 96 bit
Mac OS X running 32 track Extended Definition 160gig HD storage
Argosy Console Desk
20x30x12 Treated room
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PRE AMPS
Great River
API
Dav Broadhurst Electronics
Grace
Precision True
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MICROPHONES

LDC
(2) AKG C12
(2) AKG 414 B-ULS
AKG C535
Neumann 49
Neumann U87
(2) Gefell UMT70S
(2) Gefell M930
Rode K-2

SDC
(2) AKG 480 card, hyper, omni capsules 
(2) AKG C451 EB
(2) Gefell M300

RIBBON
AEA R84
Bang & Olufsen BM4
(2) Beyerdynamic M160

DYNAMIC
Beyerdynamic M201
Beyerdynamic M88
ElectroVoice RE20
Shure SM57
(3) Sennheiser 441
Sennheiser 421

 
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> Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:18:52 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Winslow Yerxa <winslowyerxa@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Harp-L] Neumann TLM 103 vs Rode K2 mics for recording
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> I'm thinking about upgrading my home recording capabilities and am wondering 
> whether anyone here has experience with these two mics and
> can comment on them.
> 
> I'm looking at the Neumann TLM 103 and the Rode K2 for recording acoustic sounds 
> (including, of course, harmonica).
> 
> Both are large-diaphragm condensor mics with supposedly uncolored, clear sound. 
> Both have fairly even frequency response. Both have rave magazine reviews, in 
> addition to people who both love and hate them on various recording forums.
> 
> The transformerless TLM 103 is a sort of lower-priced cousin to the venerable 
> Neumann U87 and U47 models, and has a cardioid pattern. It gets points for 
> ability to handle very loud sounds.
> 
> The Rode K2 is a tube mic (the tube is installed in the mic, which supposedly 
> can warm the sound with the right tube, and there is an aftermarket for fairly 
> pricy tubes). I've really liked the rich sound when I've had the opportunity to 
> work with tube mics in th past. It has a dedicated power supply and selectable 
> cardioid, figure 8, and omni pickup patterns.
> 
> Any comments from those who have actual experience with these mics?
>