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Okay, I am looking for a nice vocal mic, for about £200. So far I have been looking at the RODE NT1000 & NT2A and the BLUE Bluebird.

I am also looking for a matched pair of condensers that could be used for drum overheads, but also acoustic miking. The RODE NT5 is what I have my eyes set on at the moment.

Am I on the right track?

Any other recommendations are welcome!

Thanks.

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Boswell Mon, 09/29/2008 - 03:59

For an LDC in that price range, the NT2-A is good value. You may prefer the sound of a ribbon on your vocals, in which case one of the Blue series or possibly a Cascade Fathead are worth considering. Ideally, you should audition before purchase, even if just to hear the difference between an LDC and a ribbon.

For the overheads, go for the NT55MP rather than the NT5MP, as they give you much more flexibility by having interchangeable omni/cardioid capsules.

anonymous Tue, 09/30/2008 - 12:02

Has anyone got any sample of either a Bluebird or NT2A?

The NT2A is very appealing, with its numerous options included. I am just wondering how much better the sound on the blue is..

Which will sound better without a preamp?

The NT55s work out a lot more expensive than the NT5s if you buy them in a pair. They'll be used as mainly drum overheads so I won't really need all the swappable heads.

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