$100 for Marshall V67g OR Fmr RNC or...?

[dejacky]

I have $100. I'd like to use it for something that will really improve my studio's functionality and sound quality. I have the following:

2.1Ghz AthlonXP Shuttle XPC DAW (1GB ram, 280GB storage)
RME Multiface 8in/8out DAW interface

Some U.S. 1960's Green airplane bomber looking Headphones
Direct Sound Extreme Isolation Headphones

SM Pro Audio PR8 8 channel Preamp w/ phantom power
Shure SM48
Shure SM58
Shure SM57
Oktava MC012 (2) <--used as drum overheads
Stedman Pop Filter

Johnson Strat Clone Electric Guitar
Washburn D-10 Acoustic Guitar
G&L L2000 Electric Bass Guitar

Park G-10R 10watt guitar amp

Pacific FS (birch) Drumset w/ Zildjian New Beat Platinum Hihats



I absolutely need an amplifier to drive my current speakers for monitoring (until I get the HR824's). I figure I can get something basic from an electronics shop AND get the V67g for $100. I plan to provide recording services for others (friends of friends), so I think the V67g will "look cool" to clients AND sound good. This seems ideal, please help me out all you experienced audio people .

-dejacky

 

[chessrock]

I absolutely need an amplifier to drive my current speakers for monitoring (until I get the HR824's).

Yes you do. Put all your money towards monitors and a good power amp (Hafler or similar) and you'll be happier in the long run -- whether or not they "look cool" to your friends in the short term.

 

[dejacky]

I listened extensively to the V67g and it along with all the MXL mikes seem to exhibit this "harsh" quality, with the V77 being the least apparent in this regards. I was very satisfied with my recent Dynamic mic purchase (Sennheiser e835) over the v67g results.. just my $0.02.

-dejacky

 

[chessrock]

I listened extensively to the V67g and it along with all the MXL mikes seem to exhibit this "harsh" quality . . .

Good observation. I've always felt that way about the Marshall mics myself.

 

[Middleman]

I've used the 67G extensively and here are some observations, actually hearingations, if you will.

It does not handle high pressure vocals, just breaks down, grains out, sounds rough if you are too close. Hey what do want for $85 bucks. This is not a Hip Hob, Rap or Dub type mic. It will just break down if you're on it.

If you get back about 12 inches, crank it up a notch, , use a pop filter, it provides a very nice smooth and rich sound which is very usable on a ballad, intimate type sound. In fact for some things it beats out the TLM 103 for that added richness. I can get there with the 103 but I have to use a tube preamp. The 103 of course has better detail but I digress.

The 990 also has similar grainyness but it is smoother and less brittle which makes it very useable in applications where a 57 would be used like snare or on the grill of a nice open back guitar amp. It can take higher pressure, in fact begs it, so it could be used for the screaming in yer face vocalist. It looks kinda cool and if I've got a sloppy spitting vocalist, I would rather they spit on this than my TLM103 or NTK.

At their price point, for someone just getting up and running, I think the 67G and 990 are two keepers from the Marshall line. They make a nice low cost addition to the locker.

 

[jshebell]

MXL 990

I just got a 990 and have another one on the way. Musician's Friend has them for $60. I'm actually amazed for the price. It's quite smooth, has a little bit of "darkness" that's nice for a lot of things, comes with a decent shock mount, and puts out a pretty strong signal. For that price I can afford to try two...

 

[Michael Jones]

A hundred bucks?
Get yourself about 10 sheets of 703, some 2x2's, and some nice fabric.

 

[dejacky]

where's the cheapest place I can buy this? I'm in dallas, tx btw .