Hi guys,
I am A Session Vocalist and most of the work I do is from home, remotely using Logic Pro 8, An Apogee One interface and A Behringer B2 pro Condenser, So a pretty entry level setup.
My Dad (who has an actual studio) really wants to buy a Neumann U87ai. I'm aware of the Difference in opinions on these mics! I've used them a couple of times and seem to work well with my voice. He's said I can use it anytime he isn't, which is cool. I have a couple questions though ...
Is it a little pointless using an U87 with my Apogee one (he also has a focusrite saffire pro40 that I could use. Do you think i'd get a decent sound using one of these or is it always going to be a silly idea using a nearing £2k mic with a £400 pre?
Also about my room... It's my bedroom but I have a homemade vocal booth (I.E a wardrobe with foam) ..... Can you suggest any room treatments that will work with the Neumann or shall I just experiment? And also, like the preamp situation is it pointless using the U87 when I don't have a professionally treated room?
Any advice would be great .. Bear in mind my knowledge is fairly basic on this stuff!
If it's useful, here is my website where you can hear my vocal (most things on here have been recorded with the basic setup that I currently have) Female vocalist southwest available to hire for online session vocals | Home The large majority of stuff I do is pop and dance and some soul and folk too so a clear bright sound is what i'm looking for really.
Thanks in advance,
Gina
I am A Session Vocalist and most of the work I do is from home, remotely using Logic Pro 8, An Apogee One interface and A Behringer B2 pro Condenser, So a pretty entry level setup.
My Dad (who has an actual studio) really wants to buy a Neumann U87ai. I'm aware of the Difference in opinions on these mics! I've used them a couple of times and seem to work well with my voice. He's said I can use it anytime he isn't, which is cool. I have a couple questions though ...
Is it a little pointless using an U87 with my Apogee one (he also has a focusrite saffire pro40 that I could use. Do you think i'd get a decent sound using one of these or is it always going to be a silly idea using a nearing £2k mic with a £400 pre?
Also about my room... It's my bedroom but I have a homemade vocal booth (I.E a wardrobe with foam) ..... Can you suggest any room treatments that will work with the Neumann or shall I just experiment? And also, like the preamp situation is it pointless using the U87 when I don't have a professionally treated room?
Any advice would be great .. Bear in mind my knowledge is fairly basic on this stuff!
If it's useful, here is my website where you can hear my vocal (most things on here have been recorded with the basic setup that I currently have) Female vocalist southwest available to hire for online session vocals | Home The large majority of stuff I do is pop and dance and some soul and folk too so a clear bright sound is what i'm looking for really.
Thanks in advance,
Gina