If you owned an NTK and a SP C3, what would be next?

[Nate74]

I have a Rode NTK that I love for male vocals, especially in the bass/baritone range (me). I also have a Studio Projects C3 that seems to do a great job on tenor male vocals (especially those Jack Johnson whisper/singer guys), the two females I've recorded with it and a variety of none vocal duties.

I like having two very different mics to reach for in different situations but I do wonder if there's a third, different than these two, mic out there in that 500-1000 dollar range that might be a nice alternative to both of these.

 

[moresound]

Avantone CK-40 check it out here ..... It's right in the middle of your budget.

 

[Richard Monroe]

AKGC414-Used in Nashville for decades to do exactly what you are talking about.-Richie

 

[moresound]

What about the AKG 2000B Richard?

I haven't tried it yet for it seems silly, but rummer has it that the Shure Beta SM52a that is a kick drum microphone is an exultant vocal microphone.

 

[Nate74]

What about the AKG 2000B Richard?

I haven't tried it yet for it seems silly, but rummer has it that the Shure Beta SM52a that is a kick drum microphone is an exultant vocal microphone.

I've not heard that, but I have one so might give it a try.

A 414 has always been on my wish list but know nothing about the Avantone CK-40, or even how I'd use a stereo mic...

 

[Richard Monroe]

Oops- ignore that post- wrong thread. But-something with a little less color, for a different color on the palette- a nice FET mic- Shure KSM44, AkG C414, AT4040, Neumann TLM102/103, B.L.U.E. Dragonfly or- a higher end dynamic-Shure SM7b, Electrovoice RE20, Sennheiser MD441.-Richie

 

[ido1957]

U87.................

 

[karumba]

If you owned an NTK and a SP C3, what would be next?

unfortunatly, there is only one correct answer: a mic that suits your voice!
if you have the possibility, lend some mics & make test recordings. then compare.