This has come up before, but no definitive/objective comparison has been achieved on the board to my knowledge.I have narrowed my options (for better or worse) to three - AT 4033, AT 4047, or Shure KSM 32. I have heard them individually but not all in one place at one time. I have tried to arrange with local recording studios, sound companies, dealers, and bands - to no avail. (SWNH).
1. Is there a dealer in New England who carries all these mics to test?
2. Has anyone else gone this route and chosen one of these? Why?
3. Can anyone better describe the 4033/4047 sonic differences than just that the 4047's tranformer re-creates the older FET sound?
I do know that the AT 4033 is a hands down choice in terms of clarity and performance with many of you here.
4. If someone has chosen the KSM 32 over an AT 4033 I would be curious to know about the reasoning.
I personally like the Shure or the AT 4033, but band members want to hear the AT 4047 prior to a purchase. Understandable, as it comes highly recommended, but it's holding us up abit.
We are a trio (and occassionally add a percussionist). Our music is played on bagpipes (smallpipes) /banjo/flutes, accordian, and mandolin - Breton to the blues, a bit hard to label us, but it's from all over the world with an old time flavor. Vocals. Many originals.
I would greatly appreciate some advice from those who have dealt with this issue.
rasa
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