v69 v. NTK

[hdi]

I am looking to get a tube mic. It appears to me that the Rode NTK and Marshal v69 present the best values. I will be recording mostly vocals (my own, I am a tenor) and acoustic guitar. Any opinions out there? Price wise the v69 of course, is cheaper.... The Rode you have to add $80 for the shock mount....

[Evildick]

Actually, expect to pay an extra $40 dollars for the NTK shockmount from bpmmusic. I love my NTK but since I don't own a v67, I really can't compare the two.

[Randy Yell]

Definately check out the Studio Projects TB-1($299).I haven't any experience with other tube mics but the TB-1 is killer!

[Buck62]

Here's another vote for the NTK.

I haven't tried the v69 or the TB-1, but all I know is that the NTK is the sweetest mic I ever heard... and that includes a side-by-side comparison to the Neumann TLM-103!!!

[Mad John]

Same here, I have 2 NTKs and they are amoung the best mikes (sound wise. not price wise) that I have in my collection.

Absolutly great for Vocals, Flute, Drum overhead,Acoustic guitar,ect..have not found a bad aplication yet!

Good luck in your hunt!

Mad John
Zythun Studios

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