350-400 Microhphone..Any Suggestions?

[bad news]

i have an at3035 dont like it much..
its for a mid-range voice, thanks

 

[noisedude]

Hmmm ... not sure of prices in the States, but here goes, in two broad price brackets:

-AT AT4040 for a relatively uncoloured mic, Studio Projects C1 for stronger presence/high peak, M-Audio Solaris for something different.

-AT AT4050 for something accurate and clear, Studio Projects T3 for a potentially very flattering voicing, and Blue Baby Bottle or Bluebird for something completely different.


I reckon there aren't many vocal takes I couldn't capture nicely with a choice of AT4050 and T3 ... YMMV, so get reading!

 

[cominginsecond]

The Baby Bottle's $600, though.

 

[scrubs]

Shure SM7b would be on my short list.

 

[noisedude]

Ah, it's about £380 here, and normally your prices in dollars aren't a right lot more than what we paid in pounds! Sorry ......

 

[cominginsecond]

Yeah, no problem.

I second the SM7 recommendation. It's excellent on vocals, amps, and snare.

 

[ermghoti]

I like my 4050 a ton. I'm going to make a pair before I start buying other mics. They go $400 shipped on eBay, new. In figure 8 mode, it's priceless on my Martin.

 

[bad news]

im looking at a rode nt1000,wut do u guys think?
is it much better than a at3035?

 

[Big Kenny]

Listen to the suggestions you just got!

 

[Chris Shaeffer]

Baby Bottles can be found on Ebay in this price range. I'm really happy with mine, but have no experience with the AT mics.

-C

 

[tubedude]

MD-441 Used at about $250, best thing you'll get for the price. They are $700+ new. Check ebay. Bid. Win. Enjoy.

 

[mjau]

im looking at a rode nt1000,wut do u guys think?
is it much better than a at3035?

I've had both, and they are drastically different mics. The 3035 can be very hazy sounding, while the nt1000 picks up tons of detail and, like a lot of Rode mics, is somewhat hyped in the high end (though not harsh like other mics). I liked the nt1000 very much on acoustic guitar and clean electric guitar, but didn't like it for voice.
The at4050 is a great choice - very neutral, and can be used on nearly anything.

 

[DonGraham]

Groove tubes GT-55 is worth a try-------Definitely not a mid-range voiced mic....good sounding mic for 300-350 ish.