Re: best binaural mics?

["Graham Evans"]

Graham Evans wrote:

> Graham Evans wrote:
>
>> What does anyone think of the idea of using a couple of these for a
>> binuaral recording:
>> (omni condensers)
>>
>> Sanken COS-11SBP beige Lavalier Microphone
>>
>> They are around $399US each and come with their own powering
>> solution.  I also would seperately as mono lapel mics (thus
>> explaining this choice).
>>
>> I am racking my brain trying to come up with a lavalier mic solution
>> (time two) which will double as a stereo ambient rig (trying to
>> stretch a budget here and increase my options).
>>
>> Leonard from sonic studios advises me the dsm mics won't work with
>> this idea.  As well as which they will work out more expensive.
>>
>> Graham
>>
> On the other hand I can get the Sony E55B lavaliers - as discussed
> being attached to the tree - for $399AU each (about $250US) : about
> 1/3 cheaper than the Sankens.
>
> Graham
>
Or two sony E44B's for about $150US each, leaving me plenty of budget
for a second mic solution.  (Looking at rode mics at present).

Graham