Which mic next?

Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 2:39 am

Hi,

I'm looking to get a new mic to add to my collection. I would something that would be a nice compliment to what I already own. It will be used to record vocals!

Pleases recommend one from the poll I've posted.

For the budget tube mics the list is :-

T.Bone SCT-700
MXL 9000
ADK GT-2
Nady TCM 1150
Apex 460
T.Bone Retro III
Cascade Elroy
Karma K-58
Superlux CMH-8D

If there is anything better under £150 could you suggest it below.

Thanks

Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 7:13 am

What do you already own?

Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 10:55 am

Hi,

I already own a Rode NT-1a, MXL v67g, Studio Projects B1 mics and an M-Audio Tampa and DMP3 preamps.

Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 12:01 pm

Maybe a good dynamic mic?.... Like a Shure sm58 (on the cheaper end) or possibly a shure sm7b or electrovoice re-20 (on the higher end)? I have a good old sm58 and have recently fallen back in love with it. I used to think that it was over rated until I realized that I wasn't using it right (I wasn't turning it up enough so I would always have get too close thus giving me a muddy, bass heavy sound... proximity effect). Since I have been cranking the gain and staying off the mic, I think I might prefer it to my nt1-a...

I plan on trying out the sm7b or ev re-20 in the near future.

Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 3:03 pm

Looks like you've got only low-cost LDC's.

LDCs are what you'll likely use for vocals. A dynamic'll do, of course, but they don't have the frequency response that a good LDC does.

Why do you need more mics?

Whose vocals are you recording? What kind of tone are you looking for? Etc.

Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 5:04 pm

SM58. No mic collection is complete without at least two of them.

Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 9:03 pm

SM57, buy 2.

Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 8:21 pm

Hmnm... I'll go with hackenslash on that one.

Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 1:37 pm

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the replies. I decided to get a dynamic mic as I don't already have one in my collection!

I ended up getting a Heil dynamic mic after hearing SO much good stuff about these mics!

I decided on the PR-35 after being recommended this by Bob Heil as being the best option!

Can't wait to try it out this week along with my MXL v67g!

Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 3:53 pm

Shoot, I had to work this weekend and didn't get to vote!!!

Do you think you could buy another mic, maybe next weekend?

Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 5:03 pm

theres nothin wrong with goin back to an sm58-57

sometimes even bono form U2 will just track with a 58

but i love the sound of EV RE-20's and SM7's

Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 10:12 pm

Hi,

I tried the AT4040, Blue Bluebird, Shure SM7b and Heil PR-35 on the vocalist I'm working with.

http://www.richnley.co.uk/audio_clips.html

Here's what I found :-

Heil PR-35 just didn't suit at all

Blue Bluebird sounded too thin

AT4040 sounded pretty good but still a fraction harsh in the top end

Shure SM7 sounded pretty good but a fraction dull

I'm looking for something in between the SM7 and AT4040.

Would either the Oktava MK319, KEL HM-2d or CAD M177 be a good choice?

Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 9:47 pm

Next mic for me is the KEL HM-7u.....Kelley at KEL Audio has always done me right I already own 2 HM-1's, a HM-4. and a HM-2d and they all are great mics for different purposes.

DB

Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 12:07 pm

Hello dickyfunk,
Yes, I own two MK319's and they are the best sound you can get for the money! I had a studio buddy of mine call me up years ago when they were on special for $99 a pair! My personal favorite is the Neumann TLM 103 with the shockmount. It's the next best thing to the Mk319 in my opinion. However you have to spend $1250 USD not within your $150 pounds.
Best of luck

http://www.myspace.com/bretnorman

jammster

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