I don’t know. Sorry for giving you a hard time - I was just kidding. If it were my post we’d be able to talk money.
This is what i thougt too…at least a low cut would be great to get rid off all low end rumble…large diaphrams tend to have a lot of low end…
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Free as in speech? Of course it’s not. None are. A topic is stated, and comments off topic are flagged (not to mention the whole world of restricted speech around insults, threats, and generally being a jerk). That’s the way it’s always worked.
The beauty is, if we want to talk about something that’s off topic in one place, we can just create that topic and discuss it there! It’s magical!
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There’s always this option, just 8400 Euros 
Actually, and you guessed there right, I have nothing to say, except … oh my god is this thing cute:
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Worth pointing out some technical info that will make a difference to the sound; here’s the polar pattern @ different frequencies for the CM-15 -
And here’s the same thing for the Rode NT1 -
Obviously the NT1 is a bit of a different kind of mic, much more of a cardioid, but it’s still useful to compare the response as it’s very much intended for vocal/instrument use too. With the CM-15 there’s a pretty big variation in frequency response as it moves off axis from a source, which can make things off to one side sound a bit unnatural. Definitely not desirable for field recording use, but probably acceptable for a single close up source like a voice.
Good off-axis consistency is something some of the big manufacturers really strive for and put considerable R&D into, take Sennheiser with their supercardioid SDC MKH 8050 for example -
Having such a smooth and even response in the important frequency ranges really helps make it sound natural and nice in situations where you might have a moving source or several subjects in front of it, and it’s why mics like that are so highly regarded and commonly used for professional productions. The CM-15 is obviously not aimed towards this kind of user at all so a lot of this might not be that relevant, but I thought it was worth mentioning in regards to comparisons with ‘proper’ studio mics.
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I understand the need for this thread not to turn in to the usual TE fun poking thread, but ‘not allowing’ TE pricing to be discussed seem a bit over the top. Does this thread rule only apply to TE products or is there a ban on discussing relative value on any product?
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I was hoping for a TE bumbag.
Is disappoint.
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It was a polite request y’all, nothing more.
It’s about keeping a discussion enjoyable for the participants, and it won’t violate your constitutional rights.
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Where is our updates for TX6 and OP-1 Field!!! The vocoder thing was a joke. Give me granular I’ll be happy for the rest of my miserable life!!!
Edit: I’m joking ok!?!?!!!
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The price point for me is how does it compare to other mikes with built in A/D (assuming you would only buy this if you needed that?) at this price point- I think that’s fair enough…its a mike and a A/D, so $ is relevant to sound quality ‘expected’…there are a lot of mikes that cost a lot more!
Another question is who is this aimed at- people recording into computers/iPhone who don’t have an A/D? Most field microphones actually record so you only carry one device?
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If I’m ever multimillionaire (lol not happening) I’ll buy one of these just for the aesthetic.
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It would be interesting to see how the Røde NT1 reacts below 500 Hz…
I’ll buy two of the pre-amps and put them on rollerskates
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A new mic by TE with a built in converter, interesting. I wonder what the price will be?
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Probably would be close to the other lines. I’ve looked at the polar patterns for various comparable and well regarded LDC mics and they’re all quite consistent, it’s a hallmark of a quality mic design and something the CM-15 seems lacking in. It seems like even moving your head around while speaking towards it would have noticable colouration.
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Says $1200 on the web site?
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Seeems like this is not aimed at the pro level mic crowd with treated rooms etc but more to the content creator and home guitar player that do not already own a good audio interface. Don’t see the benefit if it does not sound up to par with akg or sennheisers
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Ha! Gotcha! I’m working undercover and I just busted you talking about price. For the remainder of your sentence, you can only comment on the “Has…Lost Their Focus” threads.
But also...
I can be bribed.
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Here is my positive take on this:
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The materials are extremely high quality and look to be manufactured to extreme standards of both aesthetic and workmanship.
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Simultaneous multi-connectivity is a big benefit to the podcaster or someone recording an outdoor festival/ performance.
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The included adapter has multiangle tilt which is better for a captive mic which will not be recording only direct sound waves or room ambience.
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Falls well within thematic of the existing TE ecosystem and makes sense in line with their focus on field equipment.
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Will fit inside the pockets of tight little pants.
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