Curious, Walt. Is the weakness in the 30/40 combo measurable or
hearable in some way that can be described?
Bernie
On Oct 11, 2008, at 9:52 AM, Walter Knapp wrote:
> Posted by: "Martyn Stewart"
>
> > Still a nice recording but i'll have the 30/40 combination
> anytime for
> > nature recording...
>
> I prefer the M/S 80/80 over the 30/40. Then the side holds up against
> the mid fine as it's the same mic. I'd still not use the 80 set to
> omni
> as you loose directionality to my mind. It becomes just two mono mics
> again with the omni.
>
> Sennheiser does need to replace the 30 with a mic on the newer designs
> like the 80 or the 8000 series. The 30 is the weak part of the M/S,
> though with the 40 (another in need of replacement) it's not a bad
> match.
>
> Just my opinion
> Walt
>
>
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