what mic are you loving for vox?
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I use an AKG soildtube. I think it sounds much better then the sm7b.
But when im lazy i use the sm7b.
But when im lazy i use the sm7b.
IronApe
Member
I don't love any of the mics I own at the moment for vocals. The sm57/58's never sound fantastic, only ok- they seem dull and even if the take was good and full of life the recorded one just lacks something. That said I had 1 guy who sounded really good with one- kinda hetfieldy bark on him that suited it.
I did a shoot out in college between a load of mics on a kinda softer male vocal, it was a cover of Rise by Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam from the "Into the Wild" sound track.
Rode classic 2, Akg C414, U 87 , EV re-20 even through an nt-5 into the equation, I'd used a T bone Ribbon mic and a 58 on the same guy before so knew the 58 didn't suit him and that the T bone Ribbon was nice but lacked the high end that condensers have.
The Akg stood head and shoulders above the rest in Hyper Cardoid mode, instantly when he started singing it just sounded better than all the others did. The U87 was next up then proabably the EV. I wasn't mad about the Rode classic 2 but the NT-5 would have been sweet on backing vocals but wasn't quite there for lead.
The next mic on my own list is definately the AKG, they're not crazy expensive and I was just blown away by it, I sorely need a really nice vocal mic plus the fact it's so versatile and sweet on so many things it's really a no brainer.
I did a shoot out in college between a load of mics on a kinda softer male vocal, it was a cover of Rise by Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam from the "Into the Wild" sound track.
Rode classic 2, Akg C414, U 87 , EV re-20 even through an nt-5 into the equation, I'd used a T bone Ribbon mic and a 58 on the same guy before so knew the 58 didn't suit him and that the T bone Ribbon was nice but lacked the high end that condensers have.
The Akg stood head and shoulders above the rest in Hyper Cardoid mode, instantly when he started singing it just sounded better than all the others did. The U87 was next up then proabably the EV. I wasn't mad about the Rode classic 2 but the NT-5 would have been sweet on backing vocals but wasn't quite there for lead.
The next mic on my own list is definately the AKG, they're not crazy expensive and I was just blown away by it, I sorely need a really nice vocal mic plus the fact it's so versatile and sweet on so many things it's really a no brainer.
Yeah, I've found ribbons to be hideously muffled sounding on vox, but I've been told they take eq (specifically boosting the highs) really well...
Muffled yeah but there's a really nice warm quality to them too. With the mics that I currently own I like to use a 58/57 in conjunction with the ribbon mic on vox, dual mic it. That way you get the nice warm quality of the ribbon mic and the high end of the 57/58. Gotta try it with the ribbon and one of the oktava SDC's I just got it'll probably be better and more detailed.
Melodeath
Moonbow
Ah, the relativity of money
I'm considering the Red5 RV10s as C414 substitutes.
God i'm poor as hell, but considering you can find a used c414 for about a fifth or 6th the price of a new u87 if not a little better they're decently affordable. when i et one it'll be by far the most expensive mic i'll own!
Glenn Fricker
Very Metal &Very Bad News
AHA! Come talk to me when you a have a few in your own mic locker!
BTW, where are you working out of? Metalworks? Phase 1? I'm thinking "larger T.O. studio" by the mic description... Somewhere I haven't heard of? (I'm in Windsor, btw.)
Glenn Fricker
Very Metal &Very Bad News
Jevil
Pro Evolution Fucker
SM57 works fine for low budget.
NEVER, I say, NEVER use Behringer's B-2. I had a terrible bad experience.
Use it only for karaoke pubs.
NEVER, I say, NEVER use Behringer's B-2. I had a terrible bad experience.
Use it only for karaoke pubs.
vespiz
Mixing!
I'm using my AKG C414 B-ULS, but that's because it's the best one I own
Used to use the Rode NT2-a, but that really does get a bit too sibilant for my ears..
I want an SM7...
Used to use the Rode NT2-a, but that really does get a bit too sibilant for my ears..
I want an SM7...
AHA! Come talk to me when you a have a few in your own mic locker!
BTW, where are you working out of? Metalworks? Phase 1? I'm thinking "larger T.O. studio" by the mic description... Somewhere I haven't heard of? (I'm in Windsor, btw.)
well oz, i will never be able to talk to you then cause i will never have a mic locker with those in it LOL!
i work out of tempermill studios in ferndale. i remember when you recorded my friends band facedown years ago. i think you might have recorded another band i know called counterfeit. remember a place called basement studio over there?
Melodeath
Moonbow
Heh. A u87 is something I wouldn't even consider due to price (plus I'm a bit skeptical after hearing how the newer ones are not the same as the vintage ones)
I would love some C414s, but the Red5 RV10s are also multi-pattern LDCs, and Dan Richards rated them right below the C414s as drum overheads. Only one guy's opinion, but it's pretty glowing. Plus, you can get a pair new for $490
Melodeath
Moonbow
http://www.red5audiousa.com/
Those RV10s recently (within the last 6 months) dropped in price
You can google for reviews, or just talk to me on msn
They also have links to reviews
The dudes at Red5 are really nice. I've called them a few times, and I think it was Craig who I talked to each time. He offered me a deal on the RV10s, and they sent me some mic specs when I asked.
I've got the RVK7 drum mic kit, which was really incredible value for $300.
www.red5audio.com has more info not listed on red5audiousa
Those RV10s recently (within the last 6 months) dropped in price
You can google for reviews, or just talk to me on msn
They also have links to reviews
The dudes at Red5 are really nice. I've called them a few times, and I think it was Craig who I talked to each time. He offered me a deal on the RV10s, and they sent me some mic specs when I asked.
I've got the RVK7 drum mic kit, which was really incredible value for $300.
www.red5audio.com has more info not listed on red5audiousa
jauernis
Member
vespiz which songs on the masterstroke finland are using the akg uls? do u use it in supercardoid?
