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The HM-2D is a large-diaphragm condenser with a transformerless output circuit. The mic is voiced to evoke the sound of classic dynamic mics (think RE-20, SM7) and as a result has found fans in the VO industry.
The mic lacks the exaggerated high end common to inexpensive condensers. A graph of the mic’s frequency response shows a few peaks (on the order of +2dB) at 2500Hz and 4500Hz, and a smooth rolloff beginning just above 10k. The -3dB point is at about 12kHz.
Kel Audio HM-2d capsuleThe capsule is an externally-biased large-diaphragm design, based on the Neumann K67 type. The capsule has a clear rear Mylar diaphragm. The front diaphragm is sputtered with gold and center-terminated. Both front and rear are made of 6-micron Mylar.
The voicing of the mic is achieved through diaphragm tensioning and EQ/filtering in the mic’s amplifier circuit, essentially defeating the naturally bright response that is characteristic of K67-type capsules.
The amplifier circuit is transformerless and is implemented primarily with surface-mount components.
...based on your description of what you're looking for I'd have to add a more appropriate option to your list... KEL HM-2D...nuff said... http://www.zenproaudio.com/kel-audio-hm-2d-microphone.aspx Sent from my SPH-M820
...that one a spin and see how it feels. I've got my eye on the MKV-D next. I have the Kel HM2D, which I just love. Such a great example of a 'dark' condenser. Only problem is, it's developed some sort of noise and it's just collecting dust. I've got a few decent mics I can...
...bit thin sounding: AKG P120, Austrian CC8, Lewitt LCT 240. Or ldc OC18 (/OC16) edge terminated but more bright. Kel hm2d? Line Audio is probably also a good direction, you can find them cheap second hand sometimes and they are truly great mics for many other things.
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