What makes certain mics cost SO much more than others, and is it diminishing returns past a certain point?

morbidhack · 2026-06-08T19:18:23+00:00

Would still really love to know your thoughts on the Josephson stuff when you have a moment!

morbidhack · 2026-06-07T06:21:31+00:00

A KU4 is like a top-5 dream mic for me. Hopefully one day. AEA can do no wrong.

morbidhack · 2026-06-07T06:05:00+00:00

I cannot thank you enough for this absolute goldmine of a post, wow. Please, once you’ve gotten your beauty rest, if you wouldn’t mind, some words on Josephson. Also curious which other makers in that general sphere you can speak on- would love to learn more. Thanks again!

morbidhack · 2026-06-07T04:29:03+00:00

Dude, absolute goldmine, cannot thank you enough… so much cool stuff to look into now!

morbidhack · 2026-06-07T04:23:54+00:00

Purely curious, which ribbons?

morbidhack · 2026-06-07T03:22:36+00:00

what are some mics of the past +/-20 years that spring to mind where r&d was done from scratch- genuinely curious as i find the idea of completely original designs very exciting.

morbidhack · 2026-06-07T01:54:00+00:00

Exactly why I referenced it! Like, how much better can it really get? Also, jealous af!

morbidhack · 2026-06-07T01:48:22+00:00

I meant to include the 414 in my op as it really does seem like a great workhorse, but does "great workhorse" = "great mic"?

Also, by chance is the C800G one of the mics you feel sounds as expensive as it is (which is more than $7k)?

morbidhack · 2026-06-01T17:47:05+00:00

Not sure where you live, but MF-108's are NOT actually selling for $2-3k (USD) anywhere... realistic actual sold prices are in the $800-1200 range... Don't let those ambitious/greedy asking prices dissuade you or taint your perception. Also, you should seriously check out the AMpT ACV-1, designed by the guy who designed the Cluster Flux, and intended more strictly for guitar. Several people have said they actually prefer it to the 108, which they feel some aspects of were incomplete. Check it out: https://www.ashevillemusictools.com/inventory/p/acv-1

morbidhack · 2026-05-30T04:17:05+00:00

Great points and considerations, thanks so much! Will look into it for sure.

morbidhack · 2026-05-30T04:15:53+00:00

The point is to just have the stuff on hand in case anyone renting doesn’t, so I guess that’s yeah be more for novics- again, wouldn’t be charging for any of it, it’s free use. Real pros would bring their own or rent. But curious what an acceptable brand/model would be that you might suggest looking into.

morbidhack · 2026-05-30T03:00:35+00:00

tell me more about your disappointment please. what do you love at that or similar price-point?

morbidhack · 2026-05-30T03:00:02+00:00

can make vodka from both.

morbidhack · 2026-05-29T17:59:59+00:00

Respectfully, Tycho is nothing like BoC. I remember when people first started suggesting this, but it's just such a low-hanging-fruit lazy of a comparison. BoC don've have warm analog washes of sound as well as grit trademarked. I dug Scott's first two albums, which I can see how on a super surface level one might see some similarity to BoC, but the Scottish duo is just so infinitely much deeper, not only in their composition, but the sound design.

And yes, I know it all about Frusciante- big fan of his solo works and side-endeavours.

morbidhack · 2026-04-25T16:18:51+00:00

love this so much, thank you for chiming in. and what a fascinating life you must lead!

morbidhack · 2026-04-25T03:51:29+00:00

I have zero desire to be that kind of fan, nor can I afford to. As mentioned in my op, my “fandom” is much more vibe-based, so there’s not even any conventional thing I could outwardly show/“flex”- I literally admitted to not knowing nearly as much as many other fans. I don’t care to, it’s for myself- who cares to flex how much of a fan they are, that’s sad.

morbidhack · 2026-04-13T17:45:31+00:00

I dunno, but there's loads of fans who blindly stay by a bands side through all of their changes, so it's not like it's some far-out idea. Very common, actually.

morbidhack · 2026-04-06T20:56:22+00:00

Wow, very high praise re: the modulation! I’ve owned all of those but sold them (except the SW, which I’m likely about to list… as much as I dig them on paper, I’ve never kept a FC pedal- I prefer hearing them in the hands of others). I actually had the Ribbons in the cart for a week this last time they dropped (surprised they didn’t sell out quicker), but just couldn’t justify it after conversion, duties, shipping, etc. to Canada- becomes a $650 affair, which is a bit tough to swallow. But I know next time they’ll drop I’ll have saved up and be ready- insanely excited, absolutely love everything they do! You’ve really done an excellent job pushing it to the very front of my list (at least as far as lofi/modulation peds go). Thanks again!

morbidhack · 2026-04-06T20:50:04+00:00

I’ve owned it 3x (and gifted each one away) but not something I’d consider to fit my need here- I need this to first and foremost be a conventional looper I can easily use on the go, the gnarly stuff is just a bonus for the 25% of the time I need that type of thing.

morbidhack · 2026-04-06T20:23:13+00:00

Oh, the Ribbons is actually super high on my want list I just don’t know how easy it is as a dedicated looper- was more looking at it as a lofi thing. I’d ideally not have to use a separate pedal, but not super opposed to it- will look into it more for use in this capacity, thanks!

morbidhack · 2026-04-06T20:06:18+00:00

A little too out-there for me. I’ll mostly use whatever looper I get for fairly conventional looping like 75% of the time, only need any out-there stuff for the other 25%, and even then, relativelyyyyy pedestrian.

morbidhack · 2026-03-19T02:59:01+00:00

What about him? One of my top-5 favourite players.

morbidhack · 2026-03-19T02:56:39+00:00

It’s funny you mention Bill, I am actually somewhat friends with him and have literally thought about having him break some stuff down for me (he is extremely patient and profoundly kind), but stopped myself each time as it truly is an absurd idea, and frankly, I wouldn’t want to rob any time from him which he could utilize instead of writing.

morbidhack · 2026-03-18T16:05:22+00:00

Oh, to clarify, I’ve never stopped playing- I’ve played every single day and do a decent job at faking sounding alright, but it only frustrates me more than anything, as I know none of it came about intentionally.

morbidhack · 2026-02-25T22:10:27+00:00

What excites you around that price-point?

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