ART MPA gold, not so great stock tubes. I've heard putting in some new ones can make a big difference, but what kind?

But I can't say that I 'need' it; I just want one. I only record vocals (my own) acoustic and electric guitars. Right now I go between a 4033 a Bluebird and a 58.

I'd like to keep it around $500 - $700 +/- so I've looked (new and used) a bit at things like the K2, KSM44, 4060, T3, etc.

Totally open for some suggestions.

Hello -

I've done some research with the use of the 'search' function on these forums (and a couple others) and haven't come across very much information regarding this particular mic. I have read the review that is online by Sweetwater, but that's about all I could find.

Hi. Has anyone tried the ADK GT2mk2 mic? My local music store has reduced the price on it and am wondering if it would be a good addition to my collection :-

RODE NT-1a
MXL V67g
Studio Projects B1
T.Bone RM700 (ribbon)

Thanks

Tracking vocals today. RODE K2Tube condenser mic. In the middle of a lyric, the mic preamptty much stopped working. Still had a signal but was about one tenth of the volume it should have been at. The singer for some reason pulled the pop-stopper off of the mic right before it crapped out. Checked the tube and it appeared to be fine. Would spit hitting the diaphram cause a short or something?

I have been recording in my home for the past 3 years, and I have accumulated a pretty good list of gear. The sound I am getting currently, I am pretty statisifed with, however I feel as if I could be getting more from the vocals. I just wanted some suggestions into the world of tubed mics.

I'm curious - is it common to replace tubes in mic preamps (before they burn out)? And does it actually make a lick of a difference?

I don' t mean any cheap starved plate jobs.

What do you expect from a GOOD tube mic preamp?

What do you want to hear from it when you audition it?

What features are must haves?

Thanks
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I originally posted this in the Pro Audio forum, but this might be a better place for it...

After years of running my AKG C414 direct into a board in my home studio, I have decided that I need to step up and buy a tube mic preamp. Problem is, I have absolutely no idea where to start. There are a lot on the market and I don't have enough time to read recording magazine reviews every month, so I'm hoping for some guidance.