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* [[Sony_C48_Microphone|Sony C48]] $1675

* [http://www.microtechgefell.de/index.php/en/microphones/studio-a-recording/large-membrane-transistor-mics/202-umt-70s Microtech Geffel UMT 70S] [http://www.microtechgefell.de/index.php/en/general-terms-and-conditions/doc_download/12-umt70s-english pdf file] $1,600

* [~~http~~://~~www~~.neumann.com/~~?lang=en&id=current_microphones&cid=kms105_description~~ Neumann KMS105] $799

* [hhttps://en-de.neumann.com/kms-105 Neumann KMS105] $799

* [http://rodemicrophones.com/S1WhatsNew.htm Rode S1] $599

* [http://www.shure.com/americas/products/microphones/beta/beta-87a-vocal-microphone Shure Beta 87a] $462

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== Quick Notes ==

I used the Sony C48 and the Microtech Geffel UMT 70S for baseline reference. These are both large diaphragm condenser microphones with switchable patterns; omni, cardioid, hyper-cardioid, and figure 8. When I had a Neumann U87 the Microtech Geffel sounded very similar (It is rumoured that they all use the same capsule).

I used the Sony C48 and the Microtech Geffel UMT 70S for baseline reference. These are both large-diaphragm condenser microphones with switchable patterns; omni, cardioid, hyper-cardioid, and figure 8. When I had a Neumann U87 the Microtech Geffel sounded very similar (It is rumoured that they all use the same capsule).

I would probably not recommend these for frequent live, on-the-road applications because given their value and relatively fragile nature they are probably better suited for recording. Neither is particularly suited for hand-held use. If you don't mind treating them with care, I would use either of these for an ensemble where you want to use a single microphone. Here, the switchable pattern (~~omni-directional~~) might do very well.

I would probably not recommend these for frequent live, on-the-road applications because given their value and relatively fragile nature they are probably better suited for recording. Neither is particularly suited for hand-held use. If you don't mind treating them with care, I would use either of these for an ensemble where you want to use a single microphone. Here, the switchable pattern (omnidirectional) might do very well.

I have used the AKG C535 and Beyerdynamic M88 for many years, and they are old friends. I included them in my testing to help me to "listen" to the others.

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 * [[Sony_C48_Microphone|Sony C48]] $1675
 * [http://www.microtechgefell.de/index.php/en/microphones/studio-a-recording/large-membrane-transistor-mics/202-umt-70s Microtech Geffel UMT 70S] [http://www.microtechgefell.de/index.php/en/general-terms-and-conditions/doc_download/12-umt70s-english pdf file] $1,600
-* [http://www.neumann.com/?lang=en&id=current_microphones&cid=kms105_description Neumann KMS105] $799
+* [hhttps://en-de.neumann.com/kms-105 Neumann KMS105] $799
 * [http://rodemicrophones.com/S1WhatsNew.htm Rode S1] $599
 * [http://www.shure.com/americas/products/microphones/beta/beta-87a-vocal-microphone Shure Beta 87a] $462
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 == Quick Notes ==
-I used the Sony C48 and the Microtech Geffel UMT 70S for baseline reference. These are both large diaphragm condenser microphones with switchable patterns; omni, cardioid, hyper-cardioid, and figure 8. When I had a Neumann U87 the Microtech Geffel sounded very similar (It is rumoured that they all use the same capsule).
+I used the Sony C48 and the Microtech Geffel UMT 70S for baseline reference. These are both large-diaphragm condenser microphones with switchable patterns; omni, cardioid, hyper-cardioid, and figure 8. When I had a Neumann U87 the Microtech Geffel sounded very similar (It is rumoured that they all use the same capsule).
-I would probably not recommend these for frequent live, on-the-road applications because given their value and relatively fragile nature they are probably better suited for recording. Neither is particularly suited for hand-held use. If you don't mind treating them with care, I would use either of these for an ensemble where you want to use a single microphone. Here, the switchable pattern (omni-directional) might do very well.
+I would probably not recommend these for frequent live, on-the-road applications because given their value and relatively fragile nature they are probably better suited for recording. Neither is particularly suited for hand-held use. If you don't mind treating them with care, I would use either of these for an ensemble where you want to use a single microphone. Here, the switchable pattern (omnidirectional) might do very well.
 I have used the AKG C535 and Beyerdynamic M88 for many years, and they are old friends. I included them in my testing to help me to "listen" to the others.