My setup:
Neumann U87 and Neumann M147;
MOTU 896HD;
Commercials for radio and tv.
I read several topics in this forum about pre but I haven't decided yet.
What is the best mic preamp for my service ?

Hi friends

which one is better mic preamp in sound quality

1. summit 2ba-221 or TL Audio 5001 (I have a better deal on both) or
2. Focusrite ISA 220 or Avalon M5 (slightly over budget)

thanks & regard
Dinesh

I am looking at a couple of mics:

sp-03
RODE ntk
at 4050
chure ksm 44
at 4060

which one would you recommend or have a say about one of these or which one is the best. Also which preamp would go along with them: price range: under $1500

Does anyone have suggestions as to what mics works best by applications:

Hard Rock Vocal
Blues Vocal
Pop Vocal
Ballad Vocal
Choir Vocal

Is there a resource ont he web that might explain what mics work best by application?

Yeah, now that you've all helped me so much to decide what Mic to buy, I realized that I really need a decent mic preamp to compliment the Soundelux U99 (I don't think I can wait for the Lawson for 3 months to get assembled). Any Idea's?

Hi,

Currently working with an act who's falsetto vox is a major part of the sound. I'm still not sure what mic to use with my Avalon 737. Will I be better off with a tube mic? Does anyone have any experience with this? Hmmm. wonder what the Bee Gee's used.

thanx