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ds21
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what is a good mic for a female with a very strong sibilance? nothing too expensive, maybe in the $500 range, definitely under $1000, how about one of the tube mics? don't need any presence peak in the 7K range!
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chessparov
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Electro-Voice EV RE20 (or PL20).
And it usually sounds good (or better) on most any other singer to boot.
Chris
And it usually sounds good (or better) on most any other singer to boot.
Chris
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AGCurry
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ds21, nothing smooths out sibilance like a good ribbon mic. For less than $500, try a Beyer M160, M500, M260, or M130, or a used Shure 300, 330, or SM33.
For a little under $1000, you can get a new AEA R84, which is a great microphone.
For a little under $1000, you can get a new AEA R84, which is a great microphone.
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chessrock
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These are both excellent suggestions from Chessparov and Curry.
As far as condensers go, you might check out the Audio Technica 4050. I've found it to be a very non-sibilant mic for most singers.
Groove Tubes MD1-B is also a sleeper.
As far as condensers go, you might check out the Audio Technica 4050. I've found it to be a very non-sibilant mic for most singers.
Groove Tubes MD1-B is also a sleeper.
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Big Kenny
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Where in Wisconsin are you? I've got a couple you could try out.
RE20, Groove Tube 1B, AST4033, Baby bottle, senn441
I'm in Wales right in between Milwaukee and Madison
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RE20, Groove Tube 1B, AST4033, Baby bottle, senn441
I'm in Wales right in between Milwaukee and Madison
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chessrock
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Big Kenny said:
Another good one.
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lbcstudios
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at 4040.. although this mic is only about 300.. under ur 500 u wanted to spend... i recorded my cousin with it.. she was about 6 inches away... it had some mad sibililance... never used a baby bottle tho.... good luck -LBC
Blue Bear Sound
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I second the Beyer M160... it's great for VO or vocals where sibilance is an issue.
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bgavin
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The Beyer M160 and M260 appear very similar.
Can anybody comment on the differences?
Can anybody comment on the differences?
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AGCurry
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I have one of each. They LOOK different (shape of head). The main difference to my ears is that the M160 has a greater proximity effect - which you could also call greater bass response, I guess. I think the 160 was designed for music recording, where the 260 was designed for the spoken word.
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bgavin
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The docs on the M260 specifically point out an HPF circuit to reduce proxmity. I also notice the response plots are different, and the M160 has a higher rolloff.