Schoeps Stereo-Set MK 2 Reviews
Sublime
I will use one special word. Sublime
This is not a review about the technical aspects of the product. Rather it is a sharing of my experience and feeling, very concise.
As the word "sublime" suggests, they are able to bring you right at the threshold of the objective world, gazing beyond its limits.
These fine instruments are made with respect.
Standard in the Field
Use these to record a Schimmel piano and they capture this instrument's complicated timbre effectively. Recordings are flawless and require no EQ. Because they are tightly damped, the result sits cleanly in the mix.
Using a Gordon Model 5 preamp and only the best pre will mine all of this mic's capabilities.
Their sound is subtle -- high frequency attacks are well represented but not as literal/forward as with some measurement mics such as the Earthworks QTC40. The sustained portion of the tone is accurately rendered; if you switch from the headphone monitor directly to the source instrument you will hear little difference. Over a two week period the mics have opened up slightly and sound more realistic.
Expensive but worth every penny. If you are recording an acoustic instrument with a complex timbre, start with these.
You may also like
2023 100%
2023 100%
2023 90%
2023 80%
2023 73%
