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chessparov
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Like the movie "Candyman", since my name is said more than three times in this thread, I appear!
Here are some thoughts on each microphone;
EV 635a-THEE mic for me on "Stones style" R&B vocals,
and first grab on uptempo soul stuff.
On melodic material, I prefer it for female voice and male
tenor. (no vocal bass response to speak or sing of)
Per Bob Ohlsson, great R&B vocal mic, terrific on percussion also.
Used on Willie Dixon's bass recordings at Chess!
EV RE15 (or RE16)-Love this one for getting that "RCA Studios"
kind of vocal sound ala Rick Nelson.
Elvis used either one of these two for most all his (RCA) hits.
They kept Dolly's RE15 in a special safe at RCA for her,
again used for most all her hits too.
The "el cheapo mod" is to take the foam out of a RE16, then use
a pop screen to protect the capsule for vocals=clearer high end.
EV 666-Legendary mic for drums. As far as vocals, the closest thing to a RCA 77D (cardiod) you're going to get for under $200-
if you're lucky. Otherwise get a Beyer DX modded by Stephen Sank (he puts a 77 ribbon in it).
The 666 was used on a number of Aretha's hits at Atlantic in her heyday, when she was singing/playing piano at the same time.
EV RE20-Not a whole lot of time spent on the fraternal twin to the
EV 666, however, it's a bit cleaner/thinner than the 666.
Not better or worse IMHO just different.
Hope this helps,
Chris
P.S. For the pro studio, I don't think the EV 666 is practical,
as there is NO repair/part service from EV available.
Meant in the context of "matching" later vocal tracks.
GREAT collectible-if it works properly. My score is 50%
out of two bought.
Here are some thoughts on each microphone;
EV 635a-THEE mic for me on "Stones style" R&B vocals,
and first grab on uptempo soul stuff.
On melodic material, I prefer it for female voice and male
tenor. (no vocal bass response to speak or sing of)
Per Bob Ohlsson, great R&B vocal mic, terrific on percussion also.
Used on Willie Dixon's bass recordings at Chess!
EV RE15 (or RE16)-Love this one for getting that "RCA Studios"
kind of vocal sound ala Rick Nelson.
Elvis used either one of these two for most all his (RCA) hits.
They kept Dolly's RE15 in a special safe at RCA for her,
again used for most all her hits too.
The "el cheapo mod" is to take the foam out of a RE16, then use
a pop screen to protect the capsule for vocals=clearer high end.
EV 666-Legendary mic for drums. As far as vocals, the closest thing to a RCA 77D (cardiod) you're going to get for under $200-
if you're lucky. Otherwise get a Beyer DX modded by Stephen Sank (he puts a 77 ribbon in it).
The 666 was used on a number of Aretha's hits at Atlantic in her heyday, when she was singing/playing piano at the same time.
EV RE20-Not a whole lot of time spent on the fraternal twin to the
EV 666, however, it's a bit cleaner/thinner than the 666.
Not better or worse IMHO just different.
Hope this helps,
Chris
P.S. For the pro studio, I don't think the EV 666 is practical,
as there is NO repair/part service from EV available.
Meant in the context of "matching" later vocal tracks.
GREAT collectible-if it works properly. My score is 50%
out of two bought.
Some even suggested putting foam around the shaft of the mic so that less "handling noise" was present. I must say the studio masters and even the untouched outtakes sounded damn good and "warm". Ok, so now I know it's 
it's use on my voice being reason enough to keep it. any idea what it would "compare" to? i've heard it being described as "similar to an RE20". how valid would you consider that?