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    vocal mics?

    IMHO through an cheap pre (or mixer), in dynamic microphone under $200, you'd be better off with something like a Electro-Voice RE15 or RE16. They work very well with a large variety of vocal types, and aren't as fussy as to "which pre"-like a Shure SM57 or 58. Plus they have the variable-D...
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    SM 57 outdated??

    Depends on the skill of the AE... In the hands of Bob Ohlsson or Tony Visconti, for example, the SM57 is more than capable of high quality "release" level vocals on anyone! (assuming the singer CAN sing) BTW there are affordable pre's around now, like those based on a Burr-Brown chip, that the...
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    Thin, Tenor Range Voice - Mic Recommendations?

    Add the Sennheiser MD421 (not the MKII!), and Beyer M88 to the short list. Chris
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    Post your favorite bargain vocal mike under $400

    Without hearing a voice in person, I'd go with a RE15 or RE16. Then with any $$ left over, get something like a Studio Projects condenser for variety. Chris
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    Has anyone ever heard of a Peavey PVM 520 i mic?

    They have a neodymium element, like the Shure Beta series, so they have a truer transient response. Excellent vocal mic BTW. Chris
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    Shure Sm-57 vocals?

    Sure you can get high quality vocals on any pop singer worth recording with a SM57. Just takes recording chops, along with a decent vocal recording chain etc. (M-Audio DMP2 pre/Fmr Audio RNC compressor combo on up) A nice parametric EQ also can work wonders as the '57 responds to EQing well...
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    i want that smooth vintage crooner feel

    Anything like one of the new Joe Meek's or a DMP3 would work fine. Am assuming you're not stacking a bazillion tracks and/or recording Michael Buble BTW :). Just that it's for something like making a "nice demo" or indie kind of thing. Haven't scoped out the "under $200" pre's lately, but at...
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    i want that smooth vintage crooner feel

    An Electro-Voice RE15 (or RE16) sounds a lot like the RCA 77 ribbon on vocals. Chris
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    Best mic for live vocals that you don't have to get right on top of?

    Electro-Voice RE16 or a RE15 w/foam piece. The same mics Elvis used live BTW. Chris
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    Favorite vox mic

    Virtually all the lead vocals at Chess Records between 1966 thru 1972 were cut on an EV RE15 or EV 666. Also tons at at RCA (like Elvis') and Atlantic (like Aretha's). IMHO the "RE's" (including RE20), offer tremendous versatility on a variety of singers. Another one which often sounds great is...
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    Some nice mics.

    Try the Studio Projects T3 too. That's the only "under $500" LDC I feel major gearlust for so far. Then you'd have plently of room left in the budget for a EV RE20 and/or a Shure SM7. Chris
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    Best mic /digital rec/blues/pop

    While it may not be the "best" for your voice, without hearing it, the EV RE15 (or RE16) should produce a high quality vocal recording-other things being equal IMHO. They have similar sonic characteristics to a RCA 77 ribbon, like a rolled off top end, which can help flatter a cheap digital...
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    An arsenal of dynamics!!!

    Now a word from the other "chess"... IMHO if you're running these mics through a budget mixer or pre (less than DMP3 or less than VTB-1), start with the non-Shure makes. The EV's/Beyer's/MD421's all tend to be whole lot less fussy about optimal "loading". (only have tried MD441 through a...
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    Ribbon or LD Tube Condenser for Vocals

    Ric, what kind of parametric EQ are you using right now? Makes a huge difference, especially with the dynamics, along with careful mic placement. IMHO for $1000, a T3 and a EV RE20 merit serious consideration. Both mics meet or beat many uber-expensive LDC's/ribbons, like for yours truly. In...
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    Studio Projects VTB-1 vs DMP3

    IMHO a VTB-1 plus a EV 635a omni (over the V67) would be one smart way to go. Also consider a Joe Meek 3Q instead of the VTB-1. Chris
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    421? white/black?

    They sound different (MKII vs. MD) largely due to the MKII having a neodymium element which makes it MUCH brighter toned. Many MD421's have XLR's BTW. FWIW most top pro AE's who post on the 'net prefer the prior models- particularly for vocals. Chris
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    Equipment decisions...need help

    The later MP20's have a cheaper transformer in them, that's why the old one's are more respected. Some people have modded the newer ones as a result too. Another good dual channel pre for under $200 used is the Symetrix SX-202. You could have www.audioupgrades.com modify the box later for...
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    Joe Meek ThreeQ vs. M-Audio Tampa

    Have had the DMP3 (sold it), and still have a DMP2 (really a Duo). Anyway... The ThreeQ is tangibly a superior (more detailed/smoother) pre than the two DMP boxes. Does sound VERY much like a Grace IMHO, partly due to the fullness of the bottom end response. The M-Audio's are somewhat thinner...
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    big mic upgrade advice !!!!

    Wouldn't pick the NTK as an "all rounder", some singers (like me) sound too sibilant on it. Multi-patterns like the Studio Projects T3, AT 4060, perhaps the Rode K2 (haven't heard), should be on the shortlist to try out. BTW the MD421 is a great solo vocal mic for many singers, and can record...
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    Dynamic or Condensor

    Tee, do you HAVE a SM57 right now? Any mixers and/or pre's at hand? Then another reasonable path would be to ask "what would be some good choices in a parametric EQ unit for under $200?". (in order to get more mileage out of this mic) Supposedly, the SM57 is able to make pretty decent...
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