F*ck it, you guys pick me one, I'll buy it. MXL, ADK, or SP.

[tubedude]

The important stuff first.
My picks are MXL V69M or V6, ADK Vienna or Hamburg, new version of SP C1.
1) If you've only had/heard one of them, keep your opinion to yourself for now.
2) Somehow I've ended up with all dynamics and small condensors. I want something especially suited for rock vocalists and rock ballads, I like a nice 3D sound. I just sold a Soundeluxe U195 cause after a few years it started to seem too sibilant to me and not enough magic to it. I dont want an SSSSSSS mic all the time. THat drives me nuts. If it works well on acoustic guitars or dirty cabs, thats a def plus.
3) I want something that sounds decently intimate, like its in someones throat almost.
4) A colored mic is fine, maybe even preferred. I want thick, but clear and present. At least a LITTLE mojo.
5) MY preamps are Seventh Circle A12 and N72 so there is a little mojo happening in that dept. to help it out.
6) I will also think about an AT 4050 in this mix but I'm not including it in the headline just yet. I dont know why. Whatever, Go with it.

I'll buy it this week and hold you guys responsible if it sucks

 

[andycerrone]

The important stuff first.
My picks are MXL V69M or V6, ADK Vienna or Hamburg, new version of SP C1.
1) If you've only had/heard one of them, keep your opinion to yourself for now.
2) Somehow I've ended up with all dynamics and small condensors. I want something especially suited for rock vocalists and rock ballads, I like a nice 3D sound. I just sold a Soundeluxe U195 cause after a few years it started to seem too sibilant to me and not enough magic to it. I dont want an SSSSSSS mic all the time. THat drives me nuts. If it works well on acoustic guitars or dirty cabs, thats a def plus.
3) I want something that sounds decently intimate, like its in someones throat almost.
4) A colored mic is fine, maybe even preferred. I want thick, but clear and present. At least a LITTLE mojo.
5) MY preamps are Seventh Circle A12 and N72 so there is a little mojo happening in that dept. to help it out.
6) I will also think about an AT 4050 in this mix but I'm not including it in the headline just yet. I dont know why. Whatever, Go with it.

I'll buy it this week and hold you guys responsible if it sucks

I've got an SP-C1 and I love it. FYI.

 

[tubedude]

That V69 sure is a pretty mic though. The V6 looks rather nice too. Do they look that good in person? I had a V67 once I didnt seem to care much for (years ago so I cant say why, might even like it now) that looked a lot nicer in pictures than it did in person.
That V69 would look pretty amazing in an enhanced audio mount.

 

[Lt. Bob]

I can't help it ...... out of all my chinese condensers .... the only one I don't like is the V69 .... son of a bitch is way harsh sounding.
Of course I don't have those nice pres so maybe that'll make a difference.

 

[andycerrone]

I love how at 2 AM there are 3 responses in like, 2 minutes. That's awesome.

 

[myhatbroke]

SP! Cus that's what I'm getting too!

 

[Kevin Deschwazi]

I want something that sounds decently intimate, like its in someones throat almost.

I wouldn't rule out an SM7 (sorry ).

 

[bigwillz24]

Well out of the choices offered the only one I have direct experience with is the ADK Hamburg. The highest end pres I've heard the mic through are a SSL 4000G and a summit pre. Guess what I'm going to reccomend?

 

[TragikRemix]

just get another sm57 and call it a day.

6 30am.. i wish i was still tracking, but noo, gotta go to 'school'..

 

[Big Kenny]

Groove tube md1b will gets you much mojo and the illusive warmth quality, ADK nice but a little sparkly, 4050 also rox but light on mojo, the new C1 sounds cool but thats my sluttiness speakin' out, no experience

 

[hungovermorning]

I know it's not in thee title, but I've got a pair of Oktava MKL-2500s. Good good stuff especially after Mr. Joly got done with one. Makes things sound big without that harsh high end, while being relatively flat, it adds something to the vocals, a very immediate quality and very little silibance.

 

[andycerrone]

http://www.myspace.com/chasingangels

That's an old band of mine, the vocals were recorded with the SP C-1.


Hope that helps

 

[scrubs]

Of your list, I'd get the V69. Although, I'd really rather have the SP T3.

 

[kidvybes]

I'd really rather have the SP T3.

...I have to second that emotion...

I wouldn't rule out an SM7 (sorry ).

...but there's some wisdom in that suggestion as well...

 

[chessrock]

You just said you didn't want an ssss mic, yet you listed a whole bunch of ssss mics as your potential choices.

I'd have a look at an Audio Technica 4060, AT 4047, Shure KSM44, or a CAD M-9. The M9 is a little bit of an "S" mic, but probably not nearly as much so as your other choices.
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[scrubs]

You just said you didn't want an ssss mic, yet you listed a whole bunch of ssss mics as your potential choices.

I was thinking the same thing.

 

[giraffe]

You just said you didn't want an ssss mic, yet you listed a whole bunch of ssss mics as your potential choices.

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[tubedude]

I have an Sm7, as well as some of the other "best" dynamics (441, 421, 409)

I think, well, I'm almost postive, I'm going to buy a premium-mod Oktava from Joly. I've read enough to think that I should come out pretty well, and he will take it back if I dont like it. Sooo.... I think I may give that a shot. At least I know the mic has seen some personal attention from someone, and he's going to pick me as exceptional one before he starts on it.
More to come.

 

[Reggie]

The C1 is an Ssssss mic. But worse with some singers than others. And if you want a bright, crisp, airy mic you will probably have to learn to deal with a little Sssssss. A de-Sssssser works wonders.