Can U kindly direct me to a large condenser mic w. freq selectable or roll-off switch

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MISTERQCUE

MISTERQCUE

Not Just Anutha Brutha
...........for my totally suck-@ss vocs!!

Thx!

Budget bet 400-650 !
 
I have a AKG 4033/SE (279 from sweetwater) which has been working well for me. Better make sure you get a nice big "pop" filter for your (you know what) vocals. 4033 also comes with a nifty wood box which will never fit the mic once the shock mount is installed, but its great for stashing other things (wink, wink, say no more)... -John
 
Audio Technica 4047
Studio Projects C-3
Rode NTK. No bass rolloff but a quality tube mic for $500.
Haven't used any of those but that's where I'd put my cash just based on reviews and reputation. I also like the SM-57 but that's just me. :) Ask Harvey G. what he likes, I trust his opinions.

I'm using a Rode NT-1000. ($300) I almost guarantee it would sound great through your ART TPS, DPS ?, because mine goes through an ART Tube Channel and it sounds really good. Rode sells it's shockmount as an option for $50 but you can talk a store into throwing it in for $20 if you buy an NT or NTK.

There are too many choices Q. Just go down to SAMMY'S and lay out the plastic !
 
Wide, U know me to well!!:D My voc prob is entirely tooooo
much bass in my voice and am lookin' for a mic that can roll-off freqs @ 75hz and below (that's approx where my vocs stand ANY kind of chance of being legible) I don't want to incorporate any EQ, just want the mic to perform a drop-of!!
Thx!!
 
MisterQ,

I believe I know the solution to your most pressing dilemna.

Well, two possible solutions, in fact.

First, there is an oft-forgotten mic out there called the Rode NT2. It has a real nice bass rolloff, and a naturally bright sound. Those are the pros. Cons are that it tends to sound a little too "shimmery" and polished on some voices, so it's picky about who sings in to it.

Secondly, there is my personal favorite workhorse mic, the Marshall mxl v93. Same thing as the 2003. It has a noticeable brightness to it, but unlike the NT2, it isn't unnatural sounding and is never harsh. The bass rolloff is what I really like about it. It works like a champ.

Eliminates proximity effect, and even thins out an overly beefy-sounding voice if that's your thing.
 
The various Marshall/Rodes/StudioProjexcts etc. may be perfect for you, but I've never used any of them. Here's a couple that I'm familiar with that may work very well for you:

The AKG 414b/uls has two selectable roll-off switches at 150hz and 75hz. I'm sure you could get a used one for under $650 on e-bay.

Another naturally bright mic to check out would be the Microtech Gefell UM70s (the latest version may have a slightly different model number). It also has a roll-off switch. Not sure of current pricing, but I'm sure used it would be in the ballpark.
 
Try C3. not only can you roll off bass, but switching to omni will kill off the bass boost of proximity effect, which you can't do with C1.-Richie
 
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