FartSword
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I originally asked this question on another website and didn't get much response, so I wanted to see if maybe a different community had some different views. Also, the question has changed since I originally asked it.
Currently I have a number of dynamics I'm very pleased with, and a few small diaphragm condensers which are okay. I'd like to add an inexpensive large diaphragm condenser to my collection now.
The microphone would be used mainly for voice overs on what you could call a full, low tenor male voice.
Money is of course a consideration, as one would expect on a home recording forum, therefore whichever microphone can do the job well for the least amount of money wins.
I'm currently considering the Behringer B1 and the MXL V67G. My concern about the V67G, however, is I've heard from many it can sound a little too dark in some areas, too harsh in others, and scooped in the mids which I don't think would be great for voice overs.
After doing some digging, here are some noise stats I came up with for various microphones:
Signal-to-Noise Ratios
MXL V67G: 74 dB
CAD GXL2200: 74 dB
Nady SCM960: 76 dB
Behringer B1: 81 dB
Studio Projects B1: 82 dB
CAD M179: 83 dB
I don't need multiple patters, considering it would just be a voice over mic, and again whichever can get the job done with good results for the least money would be preferable. Comments, thoughts, and opinions would be appreciated.
Currently I have a number of dynamics I'm very pleased with, and a few small diaphragm condensers which are okay. I'd like to add an inexpensive large diaphragm condenser to my collection now.
The microphone would be used mainly for voice overs on what you could call a full, low tenor male voice.
Money is of course a consideration, as one would expect on a home recording forum, therefore whichever microphone can do the job well for the least amount of money wins.
I'm currently considering the Behringer B1 and the MXL V67G. My concern about the V67G, however, is I've heard from many it can sound a little too dark in some areas, too harsh in others, and scooped in the mids which I don't think would be great for voice overs.
After doing some digging, here are some noise stats I came up with for various microphones:
Signal-to-Noise Ratios
MXL V67G: 74 dB
CAD GXL2200: 74 dB
Nady SCM960: 76 dB
Behringer B1: 81 dB
Studio Projects B1: 82 dB
CAD M179: 83 dB
I don't need multiple patters, considering it would just be a voice over mic, and again whichever can get the job done with good results for the least money would be preferable. Comments, thoughts, and opinions would be appreciated.