At the moment I'm using a RODE NT1000 to record a girl with a very soft voice. Without eq she sounds very boomy and dull. To make her sound better I roll of the bottom and boost around 2k. I'm thinking that I might get better results by buying a mic that fits her better in the first place. Right now I'm using Mackie preamps but I plan to buy a Phoenix Audio DRS-1.
So do you guys have a suggestion for a mic which has very forward mids and tight (and not too prominent) bottom? I want her to sound very present and "in your face".
My budget is kinda flexible but I prefer something less than 2000$ Until now I have considered the AT4033 or a Gefell MT71s.
Thanks
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The u99 and u87 are both around 3500$ here in europe. I guess I
The u99 and u87 are both around 3500$ here in europe. I guess I could afford that but it would be kinda problematic. Also I think that it may be overkill since I like to put lots of eq, delay and sometimes vocoder on the vocal, and thus the small differences will disappear.
Since I don't have any sibilance problems at all, the 4033 might not be a bad choice. However I'm a little afraid that it will sound too thin and brittle?
Another thing - make sure you're playing around a LOT with mic t
Another thing - make sure you're playing around a LOT with mic technique. I don my headphones, take the mic in my hand, and with the talent singing I move the mic all over - high, low, straight-on, near, far, off-axis ... I recently heard of a fellow getting good results by putting the mic in the corner of the room and singing into it there - apparently the reflections gave him the sound he was looking for.
I think that you need to look for a microphone with a greater se
I think that you need to look for a microphone with a greater sensitivity than the average condenser microphone.
The Brauners, if you can afford them, will do. I bought the VM1 for that reason (amongst others). I get really, really clean tracks. The Phantoms, a little cheaper, but with a little less lo end and fewer directivities were great too on soft female vocals. Also, if you're concerned about boominess, try a an omni microphone. You'll be able to get closer without proximity effect. These microphones tend to sound brighter than others, but I see myself reaching for less eq...
Hope this helps,
Thomas
thanks guys, but that is some mighty expensive mics you're recom
thanks guys, but that is some mighty expensive mics you're recommending. I was hoping that I would be able to get a quality mic for less money.
I've already tried to experiment with the mic position, so I think I know how that works.
What is the advantage of having a more sensitive mic? how would that be different from just turning om the preamp?
The Avalon is about twice the price (or more) of the Phoenix DRS
The Avalon is about twice the price (or more) of the Phoenix DRS-1. Since the drs-1 should be a very nice preamp, I'm pretty much decided for that one already. It is a preamp only though.
Still I believe it would be a good idea to try out some different mics as well, because I'm looking for a very different sound and I don't believe that it can be achieved by only replacing the mackie.
Bjarne wrote: Still I believe it would be a good idea to try out
Bjarne wrote: Still I believe it would be a good idea to try out some different mics as well, because I'm looking for a very different sound and I don't believe that it can be achieved by only replacing the mackie.
I think you'll be VERY surprised. I took my Buzz Audio pre to a mate's place to AB it against his Mackie. The difference was astounding. He hasn't recorded anything through his Mackie since.
And the Phoenix is also a very nice unit. Get that and try the NT1000 on it before you spend more on mics.
I have the AT4033 and sounds great. I would also consider Sounde
I have the AT4033 and sounds great. I would also consider Soundelux U99 (Neumann U67 like) and Neumann U87. I have tried them all with some wick voices and I got good results.