Yes I know a bit about these mics... They use them at a studio I used to work at. A few years ago now..
The ones I used and saw used the most were the VIP50's.. These are multi-pattern (figure 8, omni, cardioid i think) condenser mics.. Multi-purpose mic in a similar way that an akg 414 is.. Doesn't really sound much like a 414 though, less bright id say but not necessarily more warm either. Used to get used on vocals quite alot, both male and female and also acoustic guitar, violin, drum overheads.. People used to try them on almost anything...
Then there are the DC96's which are side address condensers.. I only ever really saw these used on drum kits for toms... I used to use them on high and mid toms, I was never particularly blown away with them on floor toms myself... Id prefer the sennheiser 421 for floor tom every time if it was available.. I guess this mic could be used on guitar or bass cabs too but I can't remember ever seeing them used for that...
The VM40's and VM41's are pencil cardioid mics... These were mostly used on hihats and as string and drum overheads.. Acoustic guitar sometimes too.. Similar applications as you might use an akg c451 for..
Almost forgot about the stereo mic.. XY82 i think it was called.... It had two heads, one on top of the other (hence the stereo
). The top head was twistable so you could adjust the stereo width easily.. Really good mic this one.. Used to be used as a room mic mostly or as overheads but I guess it could be used for all kinds!
There were the boundary mics.. Flat so you could stick them on walls and stuff.. I used to sometimes just lie one on the floor under a drumkit as a kind of under snare mic.. Would give the drums some crunch if needed..
There was also a handheld mic and a kick drum mic, can't even remember their names now...
They're all good, honest, solidly built mics...
Gosh.... You're taking me back now!
