rockguru87
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So after almost 2 months of researching everything on microphones, preamps, and just about every type of gear used in a recording studio, I'm officially ready to poll the experts.
I'm looking at buying a new condenser microphone used predominately on male vocals (would be nice for acoustic guitar thought not necessary). I currently have a rode nt1-a which while an excellent mic for the price range, just doesn't seem to hold a candle to some of the more expensive options I've tested. I have found that having a mic with a lot of color does not seem to blend well with me if that helps the decision making process. Aside from the super expensive mics (Blue Bottle, u87), all other options are game. Ive comprised a list of mics that I've found through my research and would like to poll you guys on what you like the best and why. Any others not on the list please discuss.
My current rig is a presonus firestudio tube firewire interface to the pc. Monitors are yamaha hs50's The interface has decently quiet pres from what I can tell. It has been great for recording through the 2 "super pres" which are powered by a standard 12AX7 tube. At the moment im not looking to buy an external preamp, but any recommendations for the future are of course appreciated.
Just to clarify I already own a shure sm57, SM58 and SM7B so please do not mention dynamic microphones in the discussion. While they are good for a lot of the loud vocal stuff I do, Im looking for a mic at this point with more detail and a condenser microphone seems to be the way to go.
I really hope that this thread will receive a lot attention, I will try to review this every day and will hopefully respond to comments posted in a timely fashion. Im looking forward to all of your inputs!
I'm looking at buying a new condenser microphone used predominately on male vocals (would be nice for acoustic guitar thought not necessary). I currently have a rode nt1-a which while an excellent mic for the price range, just doesn't seem to hold a candle to some of the more expensive options I've tested. I have found that having a mic with a lot of color does not seem to blend well with me if that helps the decision making process. Aside from the super expensive mics (Blue Bottle, u87), all other options are game. Ive comprised a list of mics that I've found through my research and would like to poll you guys on what you like the best and why. Any others not on the list please discuss.
My current rig is a presonus firestudio tube firewire interface to the pc. Monitors are yamaha hs50's The interface has decently quiet pres from what I can tell. It has been great for recording through the 2 "super pres" which are powered by a standard 12AX7 tube. At the moment im not looking to buy an external preamp, but any recommendations for the future are of course appreciated.
Just to clarify I already own a shure sm57, SM58 and SM7B so please do not mention dynamic microphones in the discussion. While they are good for a lot of the loud vocal stuff I do, Im looking for a mic at this point with more detail and a condenser microphone seems to be the way to go.
I really hope that this thread will receive a lot attention, I will try to review this every day and will hopefully respond to comments posted in a timely fashion. Im looking forward to all of your inputs!
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