The same double bass track, recorded on 16 different microphones.
A variety of types, ages and sizes. All recorded from the same microphone position, bar one - a lavalier mic that was fitted underneath the bridge, on a block of foam. No EQ or treatment at all, just some level matching so they edit together. The worst sounding microphone in my view is the Chinese BM800, being sold all over the internet - capable of being powered from laptops and conventional phantom power supplies. The second one worked. The first just hummed loudly! The range of microphones tested is as follows:
Oktava MK-319 - an original series version
Chinese MC-100 a better quality Chinese OEM product
Chinese MB800 SDC
Samson C01
Chinese MC-10U - SDC with interchangeable capsules
Audio Technica AT2020
AKG D112
Shure PGA52
Shure SM57
EV RE-320
Shure Sm58
Shure Beta 58
Beyer M201 hypercardioid
Shure SM86 Condenser
AKG D202
Sennheiser ME2 Omni Lav - without windscreen

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