a really good vocal mic

[stax]

hey there,

i'm about to invest in a mid-priced mic. right now i'm using an akg c3000 which has been very good to me. i'm looking to spend around $600. my primary focus is on a mic that'll enhance female vocals. does anyone know of any mic that's worth moving up from the 3000?

thanks

stax

[Fishmed]

Many of the sound engineers in Nashville prefer the AT4050 over the AT4033. You can buy a new AT4050 for $600.

[Fishmed]

I was hoping to get a reply from ED. :-)

Funny thing, I went with the AKG C4000B. It cost about the same as the AT4050. I have been very happy with it. Before I got this mic, I used an RE-27 because the phantom power on my Hill board was a bit odd. Ed, have you ever tried using it for vocals? Many people are supprised that a non condensor mic could sound that well. I plan to get an AT4050 sometime in the future.

[Fishmed]

Ed

I talked to my friend here in town, who is one of the best engineers around (killer studio). Anyway, I was asking him about the AT4050 & AT 4033. He said that the 4050 in cardioid position sounds just like the 4033. You are just paying $200 extra buck for additional patterns. i am taking his word for it, as I am not going to go out and buy each of them to compare for myself. Oddly enough, he favores the Rode NT2 over both of them.

[Beck]

For female vocals its hard to beat the AKG C414 B-ULS.

[reel buzzer]

Since you are in the analog section, I'll mention that if you can find a used Sure SM7 or SM7-A then get one. Its a dynamic mic, not a condensor mic, but it still has a good vocal sound.

[monty]

Considering he posted on 10-5-99, I'll bet he's already bought something. I'll bet he just couldn't wait...damned impatient people.

[The Ghost of FM]

I've been waiting 10 years for someone to legitimize my AT4033 vocal mic decision. I love the damn thing for vocals and acoustic guitar. The nice crisp high end gets smoothed right out on 1" tape but I guess I'll just wait a bit longer until the fans of all the other microphones either go away or die!

Cheers!