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Leo Versola · April 22nd, 2008, 05:47 PM

Has anyone tried these mics out from Busman Audio? Looks like an interesting set for $525.00 including shipping. The mics seem to get really good feedback from various folks on Taperssection.com for recording music but I'm curious as to how the hypers sound on interior dialog.

Specs:
BSC1
Polar Patterns Omnidirectional, wide-angle cardioid cardioid, hypercardioid
Frequency Response 30Hz~20KHz
Sensitivity(@ 1000Hz, 94dB S.P.L) 9mV/Pa omni,subcard 10mV/Pa card,hyper
Rated Impedance < 200 ohms
Equivalent Noise Level 17dB (A weight)
Max SPL for 0.5% THD@1000Hz 128dB 138dB with -10db pad
Power Requirement 48 Phantom Power
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Dan Brockett · April 23rd, 2008, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leo Versola

Has anyone tried these mics out from Busman Audio? Looks like an interesting set for $525.00 including shipping. The mics seem to get really good feedback from various folks on Taperssection.com for recording music but I'm curious as to how the hypers sound on interior dialog.

Specs:
BSC1
Polar Patterns Omnidirectional, wide-angle cardioid cardioid, hypercardioid
Frequency Response 30Hz~20KHz
Sensitivity(@ 1000Hz, 94dB S.P.L) 9mV/Pa omni,subcard 10mV/Pa card,hyper
Rated Impedance < 200 ohms
Equivalent Noise Level 17dB (A weight)
Max SPL for 0.5% THD@1000Hz 128dB 138dB with -10db pad
Power Requirement 48 Phantom Power
Attached Thumbnails

Hi Leo:

Interesting, I have never even heard of these mics or the brand. What, are you frequenting all of the Dead and Phish taping boards to find out about these? ;-)

Would be interesting to hear a test.

Dan

Thomas Barthle Jr. · April 23rd, 2008, 01:03 PM

Looks similar to an Oktava 012. There is a web site out there for modified Oktava mics. I have 2 012s and cost about $100 for the pair.

Leo Versola · April 23rd, 2008, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Brockett

Hi Leo:

Interesting, I have never even heard of these mics or the brand. What, are you frequenting all of the Dead and Phish taping boards to find out about these? ;-)

Would be interesting to hear a test.

Dan

Heh, heh. Been doing research on mics (of course I read your awesome in-depth review and downloaded all the files). Apparently the founder, Chris Johnson, has built quite a reputation for modding recorders and mics over the years and just started coming out with his own line. He uses only super high quality components and seems to be getting very good reviews from the early adopters. Haven't run into any filmmakers using them yet, but they're supposed to be better performing than the AKG Blue Line or the C480/CK63 mics.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas Barthle Jr.

Looks similar to an Oktava 012. There is a web site out there for modified Oktava mics. I have 2 012s and cost about $100 for the pair.

Yes, they do look similar to the Oktava 012's. Wonder if they perform better for wind and handling noise?

Marco Leavitt · April 25th, 2008, 09:40 AM

Anyone know a link to a Web site for these?

Brooks Harrington · April 25th, 2008, 11:04 AM

http://www.busmanaudio.com/

They are Chinese makeovers...

And I'm betting the AKGs are better.

April 22nd, 2008, 05:47 PM	#1
Leo Versola Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 73	Has anyone tried these mics out? Has anyone tried these mics out from Busman Audio? Looks like an interesting set for $525.00 including shipping. The mics seem to get really good feedback from various folks on Taperssection.com for recording music but I'm curious as to how the hypers sound on interior dialog. Specs: BSC1 Polar Patterns Omnidirectional, wide-angle cardioid cardioid, hypercardioid Frequency Response 30Hz~20KHz Sensitivity(@ 1000Hz, 94dB S.P.L) 9mV/Pa omni,subcard 10mV/Pa card,hyper Rated Impedance < 200 ohms Equivalent Noise Level 17dB (A weight) Max SPL for 0.5% THD@1000Hz 128dB 138dB with -10db pad Power Requirement 48 Phantom Power Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails

April 23rd, 2008, 01:03 PM	#3
Thomas Barthle Jr. Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 86	Looks similar to an Oktava 012. There is a web site out there for modified Oktava mics. I have 2 012s and cost about $100 for the pair.

April 25th, 2008, 09:40 AM	#5
Marco Leavitt Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Albany, NY 12210 Posts: 2,652	Anyone know a link to a Web site for these?

April 25th, 2008, 11:04 AM	#6
Brooks Harrington Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 152	http://www.busmanaudio.com/ They are Chinese makeovers... And I'm betting the AKGs are better.