Feedback on Studio Projects TB1
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alanhyatt
PMI Audio Group
pjh, what kind of musical styles are you singing? If the want a neutral, brighter tube mic, the TB1 does a great job in that price range. If you're looking for something more colored, darker and "old school" sounding, consider the $299 MXL V69 ME. I reviewed it http://www.digitalprosound.com/2003/07_jul/reviews/mxl_v69.htm
chessparov
New member
With all due respect those two microphones sound extremely different.
I could see (hear
) how the V69 would sound excellent on OTHER singers,
but on me the TB1 was clearly superior, although YMMV.
Wouldn't feel comfortable using the V69 on an important track since having a
distinctive (though commercial!) type voice + its strong coloration was tonal overload.
FWIW there have been other well regarded mics that have also fallen short,
including the Neumann U87ai and Beyer M88, which can be A-1 on some singers.
IMHO unless you're planning to personally audition each (best way anyhow!), then the TB1 is the "safer" choice as it's much more neutral sounding.
Then you could do any EQing later during mixing, if applicable.
In addition, despite both companies having enviable customer service reputations, there seems to have been more defective V69's vs. TB1's based on user postings here and elsewhere. Am convinced that Marshall would back you up with a new one if need be, but who needs the potential hassle?
This is what soured me on the "Banjo Depot" Oktavas BTW.
Chris
P.S. Dot (and anyone else), I hear the TB1 as being closer to dead center
neutral than the B1, which is a tad bright.
I could see (hear
) how the V69 would sound excellent on OTHER singers,but on me the TB1 was clearly superior, although YMMV.
Wouldn't feel comfortable using the V69 on an important track since having a
distinctive (though commercial!) type voice + its strong coloration was tonal overload.
FWIW there have been other well regarded mics that have also fallen short,
including the Neumann U87ai and Beyer M88, which can be A-1 on some singers.
IMHO unless you're planning to personally audition each (best way anyhow!), then the TB1 is the "safer" choice as it's much more neutral sounding.
Then you could do any EQing later during mixing, if applicable.
In addition, despite both companies having enviable customer service reputations, there seems to have been more defective V69's vs. TB1's based on user postings here and elsewhere. Am convinced that Marshall would back you up with a new one if need be, but who needs the potential hassle?
This is what soured me on the "Banjo Depot"
Oktavas BTW.Chris
P.S. Dot (and anyone else), I hear the TB1 as being closer to dead center
neutral than the B1, which is a tad bright.