Better Mic For britt's Vox

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On the other hand

you moved up north.

Take off, eh?



:D
 
I got the NT-3 back in the day because it was on clearance at GC for $99, probably some kind of mistake. It's not really a good general purpose LDC.

I'll probably eventually have a tube pre so maybe a non-tube would be good.
 
notCardio said:
Exactly.

And I almost jumped in last night, but since I don't know what an NT3 is supposed to be like, I thought I should keep my yap shut this time.

BUT,

I was going to suggest something tubey. Either that or an sm7 or KSM44. Or possibly, a tube pre. Or some combination thereof

I've got a V67 that's supposed to be 'dark', (which I don't see, but not having any other LDCs to compare it to, what do I know) that you are perfectly welcome to try out. As soon as I get my sm7 (soon, I swear it), you can have a go with that, too. Also got a Brick tube pre you can borrow.
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When we gonna hear your music?
 
apl said:
When we gonna hear your music?
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I'm working on it, I'm working on it!

Don't pressure me, man!

Sheesh!

You know, I just now remembered about that rumble thing. Hmm.
 
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Ya know, you can tame some of the harshness sometimes by just singing into the side of the mic instead of straight on. Try around 30° off axis as a starting point. Or set the mic a bit above her, so that it's aimed at her forehead. To keep her voice aimed in the right direction, set up another mic at the usual position for her to sing into.
 
apl said:
What about the MXL V67G? Why is it so ugly?
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That's why I bought the black one.


Hey, Harvey, so when you raise it up, you don't angle it down, you just keep it facing forward, only up higher?

And for the thousandth time, what's the pencil trick (for siblance) again?
 
Harvey Gerst said:
Ya know, you can tame some of the harshness sometimes by just singing into the side of the mic instead of straight on. Try around 30° off axis as a starting point. Or set the mic a bit above her, so that it's aimed at her forehead. To keep her voice aimed in the right direction, set up another mic at the usual position for her to sing into.
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Thanks a heap, Harvey! I did a lot of searching for your opinions on mics for airy female voices. Seems like you had good luck with the V67G on a jazz singer?
 
I think in the price range your talking, you've got few options, if you want to buy something that you won't grow to regret later.

Remember, wWhen purchasing the cheaper chinese tube mics, you always run a very good risk of buying one with the midrange nightmares of the RODE. Quality control is LOOSE to get them to a low price point.

Here's my picks, from first to last: Shure SM7B, AT 4047, or MXL 67.

The SM7B is a inexpensive mic that's used on vocals and other applications in major studios. No high end hype.

The AT 4047 is another sub $500 mic that can be used on several sources and has a solid lowend and midrange, without the harsh upper mids and highs.

The MXL 67 is a bargain, and has a nice flat frequency response.

Also, I found the MXL 67 to sound much better when its transistor was properly biased. The one I bought was way off in this regard. When I installed a trim pot and adjusted the bias the headroom of the mic increased dramatically. If you're technically challenged, find someone who isn't, because this is a simple thing to check.

Craig
 
I love my T3 for female vocals (and I keep reading that upgrading the valve in it would be beneficial too) but make sure you have exhausted all other possibilities.

Have you considered anything as hideous as putting one of those foam wind shields over the top? It's one of those things that will usually sound horrible but might just work for you with taming that edgy top end.
 
noisedude said:
I love my T3 for female vocals (and I keep reading that upgrading the valve in it would be beneficial too) but make sure you have exhausted all other possibilities.

Have you considered anything as hideous as putting one of those foam wind shields over the top? It's one of those things that will usually sound horrible but might just work for you with taming that edgy top end.
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Yeah, that would be OK, but as I said above, I'm not all that keen on my NT-3 anymore anyway.
 
mshilarious said:
Then you shoud drink Labatt's, not Foster's :confused:
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Labatt might work in a pinch, but there are more options than that. There are some excellent microbreweries in BC including but not limited to Granville Island, Mission Springs and Shaftbury. Shaftbury can be hard to find, but they make some excellent ales. Sleeman products are also worthy of mention, as is the venerable Alexander Keith's India Pale Ale, or "Vitamin K". Plus, there's Molson.

None of this is to say that you shouldn't drink Fosters. Guinness is also an excellent choice, but it's from Ireland.


I hope this helps,


sl
 
I love my V67G

My voice loves dark mics, I'm fond of the AT 4050 as well.
 
snow lizard said:
Labatt might work in a pinch, but there are more options than that. There are some excellent microbreweries in BC including but not limited to Granville Island, Mission Springs and Shaftbury. Shaftbury can be hard to find, but they make some excellent ales. Sleeman products are also worthy of mention, as is the venerable Alexander Keith's India Pale Ale, or "Vitamin K". Plus, there's Molson.

None of this is to say that you shouldn't drink Fosters. Guinness is also an excellent choice, but it's from Ireland.


I hope this helps,


sl
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My uncle gave me a case of Stevens Point for Christmas back in the day.
 
apl said:
My uncle gave me a case of Stevens Point for Christmas back in the day.
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It's Point, while it's made in Stevens Point, it is named Point.
 
Supercreep said:
I love my V67G

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Ditto.

Plus the SP B1.

I`m not to happy with Røde mics, for some reason, for my voice that is.

The Sontronic Sigam is also very Cool (Ribbon) :)
 
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