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DJL
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cominginsecond, thanks for the MP3 files and for staying focused on the subject... this is a good thread you started. 
TexRoadkill
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cominginsecond said:
Good luck with that sibilance problem.
cominginsecond
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TexRoadkill said:
The only mic I've had a sibilance problem with is the NTK, and I've never used the forehead mic placement. In other words, with the NTK, it's not the placement, it's the mic. In addition, last night I did a test with the forehead placement, and the NTK still had excessive sibilance.
So, in other words, you're wrong when you implied that the forehead placement trick is the way you're "supposed" to mic vocals. It's one way. If it works for you great, but it hasn't fixed sibilance in my admittedly limited experience with it.
cominginsecond
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Do you thank everyone for staying focused on the subject? No. Are you slipping into your rain man ways again? Perhaps.DJL said:cominginsecond, thanks for the MP3 files and for staying focused on the subject... this is a good thread you started.
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DJL
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It is true some mics pickup more sibilance than others... however, you should be able to find a mic placement where it will help redue it... and yes there are some trade-offs, but what's new.cominginsecond said:
PS... stick your rain man where the sun don't shine... that should help you too.
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DJL said:
My point is, I don't want to make the trade-off. I want to get a mic that I can sing right in to (not at forehead level, so that I can still get an intimate tone) without the sibilance tearing my head off. The NTK is the only mic I have that has this problem. That's why I want to replace it with something else that doesn't have this problem, but is still on the bright-ish side.
If you don't want Rain Man comments from me, don't make passive agressive comments like "thanks for the MP3 files and for staying focused on the subject." That's clearly a dig at me, along the lines of "I'm glad you've quit beating your wife."
cominginsecond
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Anyway, I placed an order for an ADK TC, on the condition that I am just evaluating it. I'll report back with how I like it. I've heard nothing but good things about it.
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DJL
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Experiment more... the sweet spot doesn't have to be at the forehead, moving the mic just a little bit can make a BIG difference... and my thanking you was NOT a dig at you, when I dig at someone I call them a fucker. I thanked you for staying focused on the subject and not going off it with H2oskiphil's worthless comments and etc. So lighten up dude.cominginsecond said:
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cominginsecond
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You won't believe how much I've experimented with that mic. It's great on acoustic guitar and cello and violin, but I cannot get a great vocal sound without tons of sibilance.
Sorry that I misinterpreted your comment.
Sorry that I misinterpreted your comment.
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DJL
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Apology accepted... and I hope you find the mic your looking for.cominginsecond said:
H2oskiphil
It needs more cowbell!
DJL said:
DJL-
Go pound sand up your ass.
If you don't like humorous comments in a thread, then go start your own board, and ban me.
I don't know what set you off on your Rain Man thing again, but you've posted crap about me in 4 different threads today...threads where your name never came up.
I don't really give a shit whether you think my comments have value or not-the day I start posting to try to impress a wannabe piece of crap like you is the day I quit posting.
You won't impress me or anyone else on this board by acting superior. Your actions speak louder than your words, and you act like a fucking idiot.
Now, if you're done trying to trash me, these nice people can go back to talking about LOMO heads.
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Now that I've thought about it, maybe you want to also try the A-48. It's pretty bright. Don't know about the sibilance, though. Another one that comes to mind is the Studio Projects T3 which may just be the ticket. It has a little bit of a mid scoop like the NTK, but doesn't sound as harsh in the high end to me. Plus, it gives you multi-patterns.cominginsecond said:
My favorite one <$500 for my voice is the Mojave Audio kit designed by Royer. I've believe the kit comes with all the parts and is very straight forward and easy to build. If you're not afraid of a soldering iron, that'd be my choice.
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DJL
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Like Flatpicker... I too was thinking about what mic might work best for you and then started thinking about the comment you made "The NTK is the only mic I have that has this problem." and then I started wondering which other mics you have and why you don't just use one of them?cominginsecond said:
cominginsecond
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DJL said:
As far as vocal mics, I have the B1, B3, Blue Baby Bottle, SM7, and Oktava MK319. All of these, IMO, are neutral to dark sounding mics. I wanted something bright to fill out my locker. It won't always be the case that I'll want a neutral to dark mic on vocals.
cominginsecond
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Flatpicker said:
Yeah, I was also thinking along those lines myself. I may have to give this a little more thought before I have Atlas ship me that TC.
