Dark Coloration - A List of Mics

[Wireneck]

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Originally posted by bgavin
I didn't specify LDC types when I created the thread. I'm just looking for a list of "dark" mic types. I used my ATM25 as an example that I own.
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My bad dude wasn't out to ruffle your feathers. Ive just never heard anyone describe a kick mic as "Bright" or "Non Bassy". I believe these are traits that one automatically expects from a kick mic (being dark and low end heavy that is).
I just wanted to make sure you weren't cutting vocal tracks with a ATM25 and wondering why it was sounding that way. Sorry about that, ok everyone Carry on with your listing.........

 

[bgavin]

Not ruffled at all, but thanks for asking.

DOT posted a chart in the companion thread (Hot Coloration) that shows exactly what I wanted to see, in graphical form.

He details both Dark/Bright as compared to Transparent/Colored. Very nicely done visual... worth thousands of words.

The purpose of all this info gathering is my ever-increasing spread sheet of musician's information. When I can figure out how to turn on vB, my signature will display the URL.

 

[formerlyfzfile]

My EV RE-20.

Definitely a lot darker than my SM57's.

Dont own the 319's though....and its dynamic.

-mike

 

[Recording Engineer]

Dot, what am I missing? The C12 is known for its brightness and extended top-end.

And formerlyfzfile, the 319 is not a dynamic.

 

[formerlyfzfile]

Awkward wording on my part.

I was trying to say that the RE-20 was a dark dynamic compared to the apparently dark 319 condenser.

My bad.

-mike

 

[BradD]

I agree with RE on the C-12. I own the Korby Convertible with all four heads. I'm told from people that have heard the originals that the Korby heads are pretty accurate. The C-12 head is far from dark. It's the brightest, thinnest, and most top ended of the four heads.

 

[Dot]

Disregard the C12. it accidently wound up on the "dark side" while I was shuffling the lists.

Dan Richards
The Listening Sessions
The Project Studio Handbook

 

[chessrock]

I understand the Oktava MK319 is a prime example of a "dark" mic.

What are the others?

Generally speaking, there really aren't many dark condensers on the market.


You should be looking at Ribbon mics if you want dark.

 

[ozraves]

Disregard the C12. it accidently wound up on the "dark side" while I was shuffling the lists.

Dan Richards
The Listening Sessions
The Project Studio Handbook

I was going to hit you on this one. The Blue Dragonfly is supposedly tuned to be like a C12. I think it does sound the part.

 

[ozraves]

Re: Re: Dark Coloration - A List of Mics

Generally speaking, there really aren't many dark condensers on the market.


You should be looking at Ribbon mics if you want dark.

Yep.