Hi, I need a vocal mic for my next session.
I'm going to be recording pretty smooth male vocals as well as slightly rough metal vocals (James Hetfield)
But i'm really looking for the most versatile vocal mic I can get.
I know some people say everything but a U87 is crap but I'm going with something 200-400$
Some mics I found in my price range.
RODE NT1000
RODE NT1-A
AKG C 2000 B
AKG Perception 420
AKG C 214
sE Electronics sE2200a
Shure SM27
Shure Beta 27
Audio-Technica AT4033/CL
Please help me make a wise choice :)
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SM7's arent blessed with a lot of output. So, the trick is to ha
SM7's arent blessed with a lot of output. So, the trick is to have a preamp that does not induce noise at a higher output setting. However, unless you are doing whispering vocals, I dont think you'll be hindered by what the FF can provide. The other mic choices in this genre are the PL20 and the Heil PR40. Both have the voice-over character of the SM7.....its what it was designed for.... and have better output than the Shure. Its a tossup as to which sounds better. I like em all.
The Elctrovoice PL20 is the same as the RE20 right ? Anyway, i'
The Elctrovoice PL20 is the same as the RE20 right ?
Anyway, i've found the SM58 isnt enough volume for my voice in recording, so with that as a comparison would EV PL20, Heil PR40 or SM7B be enough?
...and I they all sound the same why shouldn't I take the cheapest one ? (Heil PR40)
I've done a recording with the rode nt1000 also using the blue r
I've done a recording with the rode nt1000 also using the blue robbie preamp,the sound is extremely clear and in your face.If your on the fences on whether you should buy the rode nt1000 dont think twice.Get yourself a good solid mic with a nice preamp,quality speaks for itself.Check out the recording hear.
mrsmartguy2000, post: 440527, member: 49951 wrote: I've done a r
mrsmartguy2000, post: 440527, member: 49951 wrote: I've done a recording with the rode nt1000 also using the blue robbie preamp,the sound is extremely clear and in your face.If your on the fences on whether you should buy the rode nt1000 dont think twice.Get yourself a good solid mic with a nice preamp,quality speaks for itself.Check out the recording hear.
The original post was from six years ago....The OP has not been back on the site since 2011.
A great metal, or rough vocal mic is the Shure SM7B. It's a pret
A great metal, or rough vocal mic is the Shure SM7B. It's a pretty versatile mic.
But from your list I've used the AT-4033 and was pretty happy with the results, both on vocals, overheads, and acoustic guitars. I owned a Shure KSM 27 and thought it was ok. The other mics are all pretty decent for the price, but I thought the AT-4033 stood out more.