One of the best microphones for Dialog in the under 1000 Euro segment. They are not as popular as they should be. One mics that it is often compared too (basically same price) is the Sanken cs m1, and here the difference is night and day, the Sanken is not even close to the fineness and dynamic of the neumann, and is definitifly the better choice. There is even a Cinela Cosi option for the neumann, which I recommend.
I prefer a clean sound, and as I often record in 32-Bit, it gives me that space to make the best out of it in post. It works well indoors, and has a really clean off axis sound, especially compared to similar super cardioid models from Sennheiser or Schoeps. I feel like the Neumann is giving up the ultra tight high-end sound of only Dialog, basically what Sennheiser and Schoeps do, and gives room for better ambiance. Its like the others are tuned primarily for voices, while the Neumann is, as Neumanns usually are, very neutral in any way. Want to record Dialog? No Problem. Want to record a Piano? No Problem. Want to record ambience? No problem. If you want to do that with the others, it will not have an overall good sound in any department.
That said, if you have a ton of money to spend on Mics for Dialog, you don't need this. If you are on Budget and want a mic that can do more then indoor Dialog, this is the one.
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