Best mini cardioid condenser for DB

[David Powell]

Originally Posted by Mark Mazurek

The DPA mics are a very nice 'luxurious' mic to use on an instrument.

Known for very accurate and detailed reproduction.

Usually used for recording fine instruments accurately. To use these in a live setting to amplify is a VERY nice luxury.

Looks like a great set-up.

Luxury? Luxury in one area is afforded by forgoing luxury in general I suppose. I admit that for the most part I favor premium equipment and have really good bass gear. That said, there is just no end to the list of things that I never have owned or ever want to own that many take for granted as necessities. This is business equipment. It is a long term investment. It is a high ACRS deduction. So I can rationalize it.

I used the DPA again live yesterday evening and it did fine, although that space is very cramped and I did have to reduce the channel gain just a touch. It is such a noticeable difference between a mic and a piezo that I will use it whenever I can get away with it. For the gigs I currently have, it will get a lot of use.