Nick The Man
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? lets here some suggestions
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deepwater
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Here we go again for the 100th time. 
But hey - thats what we're here for!!
You can score a CAD VSM at AMS for $475.00 right now and have a killer mic.
Sm57
AT3035
AT4040
Shure KSM32
Rode stuff
SP stuff
M-audio stuff
AKG 2000b
Audix OM5
But hey - thats what we're here for!!You can score a CAD VSM at AMS for $475.00 right now and have a killer mic.
Sm57
AT3035
AT4040
Shure KSM32
Rode stuff
SP stuff
M-audio stuff
AKG 2000b
Audix OM5
distortedrumble
all up in yo grill!
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picostudios
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EleKtriKaz
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Ebay is your friend.
You can easily score a used Rode NTK for around $400 on Ebay. Maybe a used ADK A-51TL. A CAD M9 easily under $400. A Shure KSM 27 for well under $400 or the KSM 32 for right at $400.
Depending on the style you may want to go with a high quality dynamic like the EV RE20 or Shure SM7.
What prempas do you have?
You can easily score a used Rode NTK for around $400 on Ebay. Maybe a used ADK A-51TL. A CAD M9 easily under $400. A Shure KSM 27 for well under $400 or the KSM 32 for right at $400.
Depending on the style you may want to go with a high quality dynamic like the EV RE20 or Shure SM7.
What prempas do you have?
Nick The Man
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i currently own no preamps but im looking at the M-audio TAMPA .... just lookin for a really clean and clear sound
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deepwater
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Nick The Man said:
Tampa is the one for you then
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roktapus
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So I read that link about microphones, and it seemed to be saying dynamic mics are dependant on preamps, not condensors... But I a great preamp is just as important as the mic, especially for a condensor vocal mic? Is that a typo or did I read it wrong?
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deepwater
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Every mic needs a pre amp.
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Dot
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Nick, what are you recording? The ADK Vienna [ and Hamburg ] has sort of leveled the playing field for what you can get in an inexpensive condenser mic. Usually runs street around $250. Works equally well on vocals and instruments such as acoustic guitar. I've written some notes on the Vienna here.
The MXL V69 ME tube mic, usually running around $299, is also excellent. I wrote about it here.
For a dynamic, the Shure SM7 runs around $399 and is a great mic for lots of apps including vox.
The MXL V69 ME tube mic, usually running around $299, is also excellent. I wrote about it here.
For a dynamic, the Shure SM7 runs around $399 and is a great mic for lots of apps including vox.
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baekgaard
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v69 vs 960?
Is the general consensus now that the MXL 960 (from MF) is identical to the v69 -- i.e. do they sound the same?
Just wondering (and not being able to test either of them from here in Europe; mail order is kind of a one-shot from the US),
-- Per.
Is the general consensus now that the MXL 960 (from MF) is identical to the v69 -- i.e. do they sound the same?
Just wondering (and not being able to test either of them from here in Europe; mail order is kind of a one-shot from the US),
-- Per.
wheelema
Boner-obo
The Shure SM7B can be had through Amazon for $315, and I have seen the Electro-Voice RE-20 for about $425. I wish I had the funds to score one of those CAD VSMs for under $500.
Middleman
Professional Amateur
AT4050 - I have seen a few on ebay around this price
AT4033 - Male vocals primarily and an excellent acoustic instrument mic
NTK - Not as detailed as the 4050 but rich and full sound. Not a female vocal mic.
AT4033 - Male vocals primarily and an excellent acoustic instrument mic
NTK - Not as detailed as the 4050 but rich and full sound. Not a female vocal mic.
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endodoc
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You might consider...
If you are looking for a versatile yet forgiving vocal mic, have you considered a Neumann KMS105? Used would be less than $400 but new is not that much more. It is great for close mic'ing with a hypercardioid pattern and built in pop filter. Dave Matthews uses it live (and on his Central Park Concert DVD).
If you are looking for a versatile yet forgiving vocal mic, have you considered a Neumann KMS105? Used would be less than $400 but new is not that much more. It is great for close mic'ing with a hypercardioid pattern and built in pop filter. Dave Matthews uses it live (and on his Central Park Concert DVD).
kidvybes
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Not the same...
I use both the V69 and the new 960 and I have no reason to believe that they are the same...the circuitry appears to be entirely different...the tube sockets are wired differently (although they both employ a 12AT7 tube)...and they don't really sound the same (similar, but the V69 maintains a somewhat "darker" sound while the 960 seems more neutral)...the body and grill designs might also contribute to a different sound...the V69 is certainly more recognized as a terrific value, but at under $200. the 960 is a real nice deal...
I would also add that the SE 2200A (about $150-200. on Ebay) is a terrific vocal mic as well...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=41466&item=3781960403&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
baekgaard said:
I use both the V69 and the new 960 and I have no reason to believe that they are the same...the circuitry appears to be entirely different...the tube sockets are wired differently (although they both employ a 12AT7 tube)...and they don't really sound the same (similar, but the V69 maintains a somewhat "darker" sound while the 960 seems more neutral)...the body and grill designs might also contribute to a different sound...the V69 is certainly more recognized as a terrific value, but at under $200. the 960 is a real nice deal...
I would also add that the SE 2200A (about $150-200. on Ebay) is a terrific vocal mic as well...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=41466&item=3781960403&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
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baekgaard
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kidvybes said:
Thanks for the info.
I guess this means that (in my case) to add a tube mic to an existing collection of LDC's of B1, C1, NT1000, the v69 would probably be a better choise to enhance he "pallette". Or do you feel the 960 is still a far cry from the other mics I mention below in terms of its sonic "signature"?
-- Per.
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deepwater
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The CAD VSM is the best tune mic you can buy for thay money and AMS has them on sale for $479.00 right now.
