hi i am looking for a large diaphram condenser for recording vocals. this would be the first mic iv'e ever purchased. i'm trying to stay in the 3-5 hundred range. i was looking at the sennheiser mk4 but have only read one review on it . can any one give me some more suggestions. thanks guys.
any thoughts?
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Tomm Williams
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With your stated budget you have a wide range of choices. Consider a Michael Joly Oktava 319.
budget wise this is what i'm trying hard to stay in GuitarCenter guitar center does not sell Michael Joly Oktava 319 they do have a used Oktava 319 for $99.00.
wheelema
Boner-obo
I have a Sennheiser MK4, use it for voice over and guitar. It's well made and I find it extremely accurate. Note that 'extremely accurate' may or may not be what you're really looking for. Certainly you better have a well treated recording space to use it in. I also use and enjoy the Shure SM7B though that mic tends to be more demanding of preamps.
My pre/ADA is a Sound Devices USBPre 2.
Michael Joly will overhaul that MK319 for $280.
My pre/ADA is a Sound Devices USBPre 2.
Michael Joly will overhaul that MK319 for $280.
guitaristic
prophet of Dave
The MK4 is a great mic...I've got one and love it.
~~~~~~~~~i was just checking this out :Rode Microphones NT1-A Condenser Mic Bundle | GuitarCenter i'm also researching a diy semi vocal booth something like a c shape example: \_/ . but owens corning 703 is too much $ looking at bonded logic ultratouch denim insulation the dimensions would most likely be 6' tall by 2' wide. anyone have any input on this? it would be much appreciated.
John Willett
Circle Sound Services
The MK4 is a superb mic. for the price and has been well reviewed and praised by everyone who uses it.
Remember that Sennheiser now own Neumann Berlin and never bought out any LDC until after they acquired Neumann (draw your own conclusions).
Tomm Williams
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For $500, (the upper end of your budget) I bet you could find a used Neumann. I'm going to do some searching and get back on this.
Tomm Williams
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A check of GC and MGR "used gear" finds a number of Neumann TML 102's and BCM 705's within your budget. Think I'd still get a Joly 319 but I'm kind of a "Joly Whore" Got a pair of his MXL 603's.......holy shit.