Microphone Comparison Test - Cello - Telefunken, Schoeps, Cascade, Neumann, Royer

A quick and unscientific comparison between several wonderful microphones.

Microphones and expertise graciously provided by: http://studioteo.com/

Microphones:

Telefunken M60 with Cardioid Capsules http://amzn.to/2rgM5sc
Schoeps, Mk. 5 Capsules - Cardioid
Neumann KM 140
Cascade X-15 - http://amzn.to/2pN3yGR
Royer SF24 - http://amzn.to/2rgwBo5

Recorded using:
Apollo Twin Duo audio interface - http://amzn.to/2qhhX20
Logic Pro on a MacBook Pro

No processing other than adjusting gain levels.

Performed by: James Rosamilia
Cello: James McKean 2016
Piece: Opening of Chopin Polonaise Brillante (without piano)

Video:
Panasonic Lumix GX85 - http://amzn.to/2qhvvdQ
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f1.7 - http://amzn.to/2r7yXs0

Which ones did you like the best? Would love to hear suggestions or requests for future comparisons. Hope to capture one performance with multiple mics in the future to limit variables.

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