I'm planning on buying a new mic to replace my old AKG C3000 (Can you say; harsh?)

I will be using in mainly on vocals (male).
Pre will be a GT Brick.

I would like to have a tube mic as I like vocals to be round and creamy.

I wanted to get some opinion on this guy's remarks about the RODE K2 I just purchased to go with my Sebatron ... I'm certainly willing to get a new mic, I just didn't want to do it based on one guy's opinion. If a few of you think he's right, I'll give the peluso a chance...

here's what *he* said:

Have any of you tried the RODE K2 w/ the Sebatron VMP? tube on tube can be overkill, I know. This is definitely for a particular application type of thing...I'm a subtle singer who goes for a definate vintage vibe.

I'd love to hear some soundclips, even if it's another tube mic being grouped with the Sebatron , like the SP T3 (something in this lower/mid price range)

Hi all ive just completed my vocal booth and i was hoping to use my RODE k2 mic in it. Now how does everyone connect the mic if the power source is in the control room and the mic in the booth?

The connection from the mic into the power sources has 7 pins not the usual 3. Now is there a connctor you use to put into a wall box from booth to control room?

Hi,

Does anyone have the RODE K2, and what ere your experiences with it ? How does it sound ?
Maybe you did replaced the tube (which tube is it stocked with? ), and how did that affect the sound ?

Thank you very much in advance.

Nicky.

Anybody know spec of the old Tube that fit K2 for Fat sound ? Please recommend
Thanks

Hi there

I have a K2 problem - i posted this in another topic before but only got one reply (thanks for that though)

While changing the polar pattern on the power supply - the signal goes ' nuts' for a few seconds - it eventually sorts itself out and recording is possible. .ive placed a JPEG of this happening here...

Ive been in the Vocal Booth section asking questions about micsthis question is about the RODE K2.
I placed it here hoping to get a quicker response.
From what Ive read,the K2 is a great mic for vocalsmy question is-does the mic sound "too tubey" at times,ot does it have a natural sound do it?

Anybody have the good solution for this Combo?

So I'm looking to pick up a decent mic for my project studio and from reading reviews and getting several opinions these two mics come up the most as the best in my price range. Any thoughts? I'm stuck with a dbx 386 pre and a PreSonus blue tube, though of course I'll be looking to upgrade to perhaps something from UA when funds allow.
Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated.