Mxl V67

[EdJames]

Having researched this for several weeks, I found that this seemed to be the one mic that no-one had anythign negative to say about (on the cheaper end of the scale). Have bought one now though:-

Do I need to be aware of any particular characteristics that might effect my recording?

Does it only record in mono?

[kidvybes]

Originally Posted by EdJames

Do I need to be aware of any particular characteristics that might effect my recording?

...the V67 has been known to attract "gangsta-type" rappers who have a habit of hijacking your session...so lock your doors before recording

...case in point was this session at a friend's studio for a local polka band (back door was left unlatched)...you can see the results...

[hrwmusic]

its only one signal. All single mics record as one signal, or not two of the same signal for left and right (ones that are decent). The little cheep ones (like a gamers mic) just duplicated the signal to both left and right to avoid confusion.

Mono isnt bad, it is just one signal. You only record in stereo if you want to record..... example: left= v67g vocals
right= acoustic guitar pluggin in direct.

or more commonly two mics recording the same source to add dynamics to the mix.



I had an issue with this long ago man, so dont sweat it!

[grapeboi510]

is the v67 good for rap vocals?
i want it to match this:
www.myspace.com/wolfpackmusik

[kidvybes]

Originally Posted by grapeboi510

is the v67 good for rap vocals?

...Snoop actually uses them in his home studio "Tha Chuuch"...his engineer Dave Aron likes the V67 and 603 mics...so, to answer your question, if it's good enough for Snoop...

[EdJames]

Originally Posted by kidvybes

...Snoop actually uses them in his home studio "Tha Chuuch"...his engineer Dave Aron likes the V67 and 603 mics...so, to answer your question, if it's good enough for Snoop...

But this is bearing in mind that Snoop probably has the V67 hooked into several hundred thousand pounds of mixer, soundcard, amp etc as opposed to the average home studio's $200 soundcard and $250 preamp!

[dwarf]

Snooooooooooop dog (man I hate that song)

I have the mic and I love it.

[chessrock]

You don't hear much out of snoop these days.

I contribute the downfall of his career to three things:

* The day he started doing those dumb comercials

* The day he gave up smoking the chronic

* The day he rumaged through the Sam Ash bargain bin, grabbed a v67 and said: "Oh yea. I have to have it."

[grapeboi510]

oh man.... well. i hope it works out for me

[mrface2112]

snoopdog gave up the chronic? i always thought that's what went best with a Girls Gone Wild dvd!

there's been LOTS of posts about the v67 here. i've got one, and it's certainly not a bad mic for the pricepoint. it's a little darker than most chinese mics and it really excels on some vocalists. it's got a bit of a muddy midrange which might make it not work on some vocalists, too.

the most interesting thing i've noticed, though, is that the gold basket really gets some clients excited. and when they get excited, they tend to perform better. and a better performance ALWAYS leads to a better recording/end result. so i'll trade a little hashy midrange for an inspired performance.

i've got mics that cost significantly more than the v67, and it never fails--people always seem to want to sing into "that golden mic". even when i've got another mic that is better suited for their voice.

personally, i don't use it a whole lot anymore (and haven't since i got better mics), but some folks really dig it.


cheers,
wade

[Middleman]

I used a V67 on a kick drum a few weeks ago and captured a fairly amazing track. For the price it covers a lot of ground.

[mrface2112]

Originally Posted by Middleman

I used a V67 on a kick drum a few weeks ago and captured a fairly amazing track.

+1!

i've used it outside a kick and gotten excellent results. i've also used it as an overhead with similar results.

and while it might not be "the best mic for" something, it's also "usable" on amps, vocals, you name it.......about the only thing i've ever been unhappy with it on is acoustic guitar.


cheers,
wade

[cpc]

i was wondering, i'm a vocalist and i have a studio projects b-1 mic, and i love how it seems to capturee everything naturally. would adding a v67 be a good compliment ? if so , where would it shine where the b-1 might not shine. or would buying the v67 just be a waste of 100 dollars if i already have the b-1.

[mrface2112]

Originally Posted by riznich

or would buying the v67 just be a waste of 100 dollars if i already have the b-1.

in my experience with both mics, i've found them to be completely different animals. so, no, the V67 would probably not be a waste--in fact, they complement each other quite nicely--what one excels at the other will typically not.

but in the meantime, does the B1 "work well" on your vocals? if so, then the V67 might not. of course, the one thing i've found the B1 to be "most lacking" on is vocals--i've only recorded one singer for whom the B1 was "the mic" for his voice. i've had a LOT better results out of the V67 on vocals. of course, i wouldn't dream of putting the V67 on an acoustic guitar and the B1 is great at that.


cheers,
wade