Hello audio people. Forgive me for not multi-quoting everyone. Seems there's a limit to the number you can, so I've left out the comical ones. All in keeping with the seriousness of audio discussion. It wasn't my intention to drag this thread out. Really, the question has been self-answered. Just feel it impolite not to answer.
Why is it when someone is given something like a Neumann microphone, they don't need it, want it, and would maybe use it to hold paper down? I know this one is old, but new, they are over $3,000. I was going to say send it to me and I'd even pay shipping but everybody has been so damn nice, that you might even keep it. Oh well, such is life.
I also have an RE20 with the shock mount and love it. It's a very versatile microphone. No hiss in mine. It's got that pop filter in it that allows you to pretty much space yourself at any distance from it and sound great. But, the Neumann is pretty nice, too. With the proper connection and input, that thing will make your voice sound like butter. I assume you do your voice work from home? It's a lot more sensitive than the Electovoice so you might have to quiet down the room some, because the RE20 is more forgiving with that.
EDITED TO ADD: I later noticed that you said you have acoustic panels both front and back, so that will help a lot with any room noise. I also see that you like the microphone. You say it doesn't lose any of "you" which is a good way to explain it. Neumanns are known for their excellent response. That's that butter I was talking about. So, with everybody being so nice and you at least willing to give the Neumann a go, I guess there's no need for me to include my mailing address in this post?
Below is the little monster, correct?
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I think the one I have is older. I'm told it has (had) a purple badge, which is no longer there. It also has an attachment for a pop filter. Does anyone know where I can find this specific piece? I was also offered an AKG microphone in the same box, but turned that down. I think it was a shotgun type (don't know the model number), similar to the one the bloke with the long arms uses.
To be honest, I didn't want to believe the TLM could sound better. Looking at the RE20, it's big, a lovely olive green colour, and looks as if no nonsense is getting past the thing - although I must say, it's still a little intimidating. Compare that to what looks like a gnarled lump of misshapen coal. However, once plugged in it was a case of, "That's really good". I thought it would take many days of fiddling with and that I'd be thinking, "If I just turn that like so, I can just about hear an improvement in...". No, it was instantaneous for me, and I don't even claim to have good ears or even know why. So, the ugly mike takes its place. What's the world coming to?
In an ad by Tony Maserati (know for his "mixes" and gear) he said "If it sounds right, it is right." If you are making a living with no complaints, you can play with it, but don't change much!
Jack Socha (non-musician, audiobook author, talk radio producer since 1980.).
Yes, I make a point of not reading anything technical. If you knew my family, you'd know it was in the DNA. First thing: whenever receiving/buying anything, throw out the instruction manual. Try it and see. Saves all that stress
But seriously, point taken, and I'd have to agree with that statement. I don't consider myself a voiceover person, but recently, one thing has led to another.
it seems to me that you don't give a shit about the technical side of what your working with. If I were you. I'd get in touch with someone who works with vocal sound on a daily basis. Like a studio engineer or radio engineer or really anyone who can record your voice best possible with both mic's. Then this person should play around with the recordings and decide for you which mic is right for you. Both mic's are really great. So if it turns out that the RE-20 suits your voice best, then stick with that. Main thing really, is that your voice sound best as can, but then you also need to be comfortable with it.
Well being you, you should propably just stick with the RE-20! And give the TLM-170 to someone in this forum, anyone would love to have it (pick me!pick me!PICK ME!!!)
All best! - and give me that TLM170, PLEASE!
Ha, ha... I'll hang onto it, just in case this ancient looking TLM disintegrates. I do know some serious audio people. problem is, they are just that; too serious. Conversations have ended like this:
Audio person: So, that's it. Alright?
Me: You lost me after the third word
Audio person: But how can you not understand? It not that difficult. Okay, just carry on with what you're doing, I'll fix it at my end
Me: Okay. What about the big fluffy thing on the end?
Audio person: I told you, you don't need the big fluffy thing on the end
Me: But it looks cool
Audio person: [Silence]
