They have a bit of warmth in midrange and a smooth top end that can warm up a fiddle/ give the HH some body and keeps the bow-scratch from getting too … I already have an AKG C3000 and was wondering if I should just buy a Shure SM81 to go with the AKG or use the Rodes. Rode NT5: The lower end of this spectrum. The acoustic guitar is one of the most frequently recorded instruments in the studio, but it is often recorded poorly. Any feedback would be appreciatied. Drumsound. Téléchargements. Or other suggestions in that price range. Shure SM81: People also know Shure, but these aren't super high-end. I found the NT5 to be quite harsh and undesirable when i borrowed a set when there were first on the market. Tout afficher. SM81 to NT5 comparison. Rode NT5 vs Shure SM57 (acoustic guitar) (pt.1) Crash Course Recording . (Edit : Site available !! Gear Guru . I can't afford Schoeps or really expensive mics . Youtube. I haven't played with the NT5, I like the 81 on things like fiddle and HightHat. 1 Review written. But I am interested in a small diaphragm mic. Recording Acoustic Guitars. VIGO Recording Studio . (Rode site is not responding, so I can't give a model name). Specs. Rode NT5 vs Shure SM81 on Acoustic Guitar. I've used some RODE NT5's that I borrowed one time and I really liked the way they sounded on a classical guitar. I've used these and have been decently satisfied with them on overheads, but again, I figure I could probably do much better. Share Quote. 11th June 2006 #2. tINY. Shure SM81 vs Rode NT5 . My Studio. I know a lot of people use them, but I think I could probably do better. TurboJets. AT4041 vs KSM137 vs NT5 vs SE5 Share Quote. AT Pro37's Share Quote. I have used Rode NTK and Rode NT1-A with pretty decent results. My Studio. Has anyone compared the SM81s to the NT5s? Lives for gear . Gear Guru . 24th January 2015 #2. Guides en ligne. Both microphones provide great recording quality and they have similarity in technical specifications as you can see in our comparison table. The main competitor of the Shure SM81 in the instrumental microphones class is Rode NT5. I am shopping for a mic for recording acoustic guitar. $600. Shure SM81 vs Rode NT5. The SM81 is about 350 new. Close micing cymbals unfortunately eliminates NT5 due to its inability to cope with higher SPL. For the purpose SM81 is a better choice. Thanks. There is, however NT5 'version' with pad which works perfectly. Tout afficher. 3 Reviews written. $400. 24th January 2015 #3. Tout afficher. A pair of NT5s go for about 400.