Here is a used Pearl MSH10 for $1300.
http://www.trewaudio.com/consign_microphones.htm
-Richard
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> a few weeks ago, Julian suggested Pearl mid-side mics,
> so I looked into them a bit. they seem hard to find in US,
> and are made in Sweden.
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> the MSH-10 is a Mid-side mic with 16db noise rating, although the
> cost - as for most of the Pearl mics - is nearly $2000 US.
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> here is a response I got from Pearl with regard to their stated
> ability to handle humidity, dust, and temperature extremes.
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> "The MSH 10 is [like] all our MS mics, very resistant against bad
> humidity. I guess one of the best in the market. Our MS-mics have
> been used outdoor by many without problem but I don't know how it is
> in Costa Rica but I guess the humidity is high. Regarding snow our
> MS =96mic MS 8CL is used very often in the north region of Sweden by
> Swedish Radio. The same kind of mic was used 10 years ago when a
> Swedish expedition climb to the top of Mount Everest for the
> expedition documentary film. And the results were very good for the
> film sound and for the expedition who reach the top.
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> The side mic has one dB higher noise than the Mid."
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> this last bit of info is especially interesting, given that
> the side Mic noise is a problem for many Mid-side offerings,
> most notably the Sennheiser MKH 418.
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> please note, Pearl only claim their four "mid-side" mics as
> being highly resistant to humidity, dust and temperature extremes,
> NOT the ELM-B figure 8 I posted about recently,
> and about which Walt reminded of the possible
> lack of field worthiness.
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> anf finally, my question - does anyone have experience
> importing mics from other countries, paying import
> duties, etc?
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> this MSH-10 mic appears to be available in Amsterdam
> for $1170 US, although it's possibly a typo, as all the other Pearl
> mics are much nearer the $2000 US mark.
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> my reading on the US import duties is 4.9% for recording
> equipment such as this.
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> if true, the price with shipping might be around $1250.
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> this sure seems to be a strong contender in the category of
> high quality Mid-Side single point mics.
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> thoughts?
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> thanks in advance,
> clay
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