I am looking for a new vocal mic. I currently have a RODE ntk but not crazy about it. Seems a little to harsh. Any suggestions for under 500 dollars?
(style is similar to coldplay/u2 stuff.)

I was considering the Shure SM7B or avantone cv-12. Any other suggestions or thoughts?

thanks

My life is pretty hectic for the next two months, but I'm considering doing an LDC vocal mic shootout after things settle down. This is mostly me wanting to add a better mic to the locker for female vocal. I feel like I do pretty well with my dynamics or the K2 for male vocals, but I'd like something more "elegant" for female vocals.

Do you guys do this? Say you have a song that has generally quiet parts during the voice, you may use a condenser, then for a big chorus would you go to a dynamic?

I mean, this probably doesn't matter for me and my bedroom recordings... but I just wanted to know

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For those new ones that can't believe that we keep recommending 57's, there is ample precedent back when singers and bands actually performed and didn't lip sync.

And of course labeling the mic with colored tape to prevent band mischief!

Hi again!

I've got a pair of ESI nEar 05 eXperience monitors for Christmas - they sounded great compared to others in the shop! I have my Line 6 POD Studio UX1 which, thanks to this forum, was a great buy!

here's a list:

Sennheiser e835
Audix om2
AKG d5
Audio-Technica atm410

who has used them? what do you like and dislike about each one?

i'll voice my input once i see a few responses. thanks!

Alright, I've finally gotten this all together.

Hi guys, I'm trying to record pop/rock/acoustic vocals and am looking for a condensor mic for around 100$ or lower. Which would produce a nice clean pop sound?

I was thinking about the AT2020, or maybe CAD Mic GXL2200 but also maybe the AKG Perception120?

I run a project studio in an old, large church.
While I don't typically do acoustic work, the space does lend itself to such a thing, and the owner approached me today w/ a few ideas.

He's interested in having a choral group perform/record. Also a more tribal vocal (chant) + hand drums + harmonium + flute group.

Hello there,
I was wondering if anyone can suggest a couple of mics that i can use for recording acoustic guitar and voice at home. Something with good quality but not too expensive. How many do I need? etc.
Thanks