anyone had experience with Marshall mic's

[DJL]

Here's my 2 cents........ if your on a real tight budget or if you already have a bunch of good mic's, then the cheap chinese mic's like the Marshall and Studio Projects mic's are great or fun to have. However, if you don't already have a bunch of good mic's yet and you have the money to buy top name brand mic's...... don't cut conners, and get the good top name brand mic's first.

 

[chessrock]

if you don't already have a bunch of good mic's yet and you have the money to buy top name brand mic's...... don't cut conners, and get the good top name brand mic's first.

That's great advice.

We're obviously very much in debt to the knowlege passed on by the likes of Harvey, Dot, and many others who have turned us on to the tremendous bargains available to those of us on a budget. There are some gems among the Studio Projects and Marshall line, etc.

. . . But unfortunately, I think some of us may have been misled by the hype surrounding them. And this hype, mind you, has been fueled mercilessly by more than a few industry professionals on boards like this one.

Make no mistake, there are some good values out there that can be had rather inexpensively. But those who try to tell you that the $200 mic sounds as good as the $1000 mic or even a $400-500 is borderline irresponsible and misleading.

If you are serious about recording and passionate about achieveing the best sound quality possible, then get the best mic you can reasonably afford. If that's $200, then get the best $200 mic you can get your hands on. But don't be fooled -- the mics in the $300-400 category just plain sound better in most cases, and the $500 ones (generally speaking) sound even better yet. There is an obvious and noticeable difference, and if you can't hear it, then you either need to invest in a better monitoring setup, or have your ears checked.

 

[Take Two]

That sounds like sobering, and interesting advice.

Since I am several weeks away from a purchase (I have a bunch of jet training and a vacation to take first) I'd like all of you to respond with the recommendations for spoken voice mics in the 200 to 500 dollar range. This way, I can go down to 8th street in Philly and do some comparisons to the cheaper mics.

Thanks.

 

[Innovations]

Here's something all you Marshall MXLV67G users may want to try...... try singing towards the top of the diaphragm, then stright into the middle of the diaphragm, and then towards the bottom of the diaphragm.... and you will hear 3 different tones in these positions... find the one that works best for you and use that position (try off to the side some too). Also, play with the distance of your mouth from the diaphragm.... get in close for that "up front" sound or move back some if that fits in the mix better for you. Plus, try using different rooms in your home.... they'll all sound different. Spend some time with your mic(s) and get to know them and they will be your friends.

By comparison with my V93 (2003) I am usually recording 8-12 inches away from my mouth. I have found that at this distance the mic does not change much from straight on to slightly to the side (except of course slightly to the side helps with the plosives).

 

[Innovations]

That sounds like sobering, and interesting advice.

Since I am several weeks away from a purchase (I have a bunch of jet training and a vacation to take first) I'd like all of you to respond with the recommendations for spoken voice mics in the 200 to 500 dollar range. This way, I can go down to 8th street in Philly and do some comparisons to the cheaper mics.

Thanks.

Well, for a mic just for spoken word and I had to spend that much I would look for the Rode Broadcaster as a condenser or the Sennheiser 421 or 441 or the Electrovoice RE20 for dynamics.

That being said I am satisfied with my pair of V93Ms. Cost is allways an issue and I do not regard the microphones as the weak link in my setup. They are fine for a broad range of recording, adaquate for my needs.

 

[DJL]

By comparison with my V93 (2003) I am usually recording 8-12 inches away from my mouth. I have found that at this distance the mic does not change much from straight on to slightly to the side (except of course slightly to the side helps with the plosives).

You need to be real close when trying those positions (no more than a few inches)...... sorry about that, I should have made that more clear.

 

[Innovations]

You need to be real close when trying those positions (no more than a few inches)...... sorry about that, I should have made that more clear.

Maybe I wasn't clear either. Because I can put enough bass into my voice naturally I am generally not seeking a proximity effect. I can back off of the mic a bit more, get a more natural bass sound, and because the V93 is very bright and detailed not worry about having something that will get lost in the mix.

 

[DJL]

Maybe I wasn't clear either. Because I can put enough bass into my voice naturally I am generally not seeking a proximity effect. I can back off of the mic a bit more, get a more natural bass sound, and because the V93 is very bright and detailed not worry about having something that will get lost in the mix.

Oh ok, I'm happy you've found a mic and position that works well for your voice and that you really like.... if your happy, that makes me happy..................... have fun.

 

[flatcat]

I owned the Mars versions of the 1006, 67 and the 2003 (the MXL63M, V67M and V93M). I think they're only OK - if you keep your eyes open, though, you can get really nice - nicer than them - used mics for about the same money. The 93M is pretty bright, and I liked it on acoustic guitar. The 67 was a bit boxier sounding to my ear, although it was pretty good on cabinets. I didn't really think the 63M was anything to write home about - it was adequate, but not incredible. I used a pair for drum overheads - I found them to be relatively dark, not a lot of high end or air, it'd probably be great on a bass cabinet or kick drum, though I never tried them for those purposes.

The pres you use will also make a difference - the 93M paired with the RNP was a bit much.

I still have the 93M - I thought it was the best sounding of the three of them, but it's now the last of my choices. I traded the others for an AT4033 and an AT4050 and those are my first choices now.

I think DJL is right - if you can save up a little more dough, it's worth it. And look around - you'd be surprised what you can get used for $150-200.

 

[amala]

I traded the others for an AT4033 and an AT4050 and those are my first choices now.

I think DJL is right - if you can save up a little more dough, it's worth it. And look around - you'd be surprised what you can get used for $150-200.

OK guys,you convinced me!!


Right now I have around $500 and AT4060 is on my mind right now.If I save up little bit more I can have it!

How do you like that 4050??

 

[chessrock]

AT makes some very good mics, and I don't think you'll regret your purchase in the least. The 4033 is a classic. The 4050 is a classic . . . and they're all on the affordable side of things. I don't think you can go wrong.

 

[chessrock]

Since I am several weeks away from a purchase (I have a bunch of jet training and a vacation to take first) I'd like all of you to respond with the recommendations for spoken voice mics in the 200 to 500 dollar range.

Check this guy out:

http://www.bswonline.com/prod_item.asp?item=SM7B

And this guy:

http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--CADM179

 

[flatcat]

Just so's you know - if I'd paid cash for the 4033 and the 4050, it would've been a little over $500 for both. Like I said - look around. There's good stuff out there.

...currently considering an NTK...