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mcurran
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Can anyone recommend a really good vocal mic for professional recording in a multitrack environment? I'm looking for something that requires very little EQ, with great bass response and highs, for under $500.
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jal
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AKG 414, or AKG solid tube its a lil more than $500, but worth in my opinion.
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Recording Engineer
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Look at some replies (mine scattered all over) of other posts in this forum with the same question. I personally don't really like the Solid Tube as compared to other tube mics in its price range. Also, a 414 would not be my first choice as my work-horse vocal mic regardless of the price, but especially at that price.
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nyaben
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I've been very happy with my AT 4033 which was approx. $350 at Mars Music. They retail for over $700. Sounds great on vocals and acoustic guitar, tambourine.
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Layth
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The Rhode NT-2 is supposed to sound pretty close to Neuman U87. Sells for around $425
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Recording Engineer
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Are you kidding? It doesn't even come close.
Also, an Oktava MC319 (which is fixed cardioid) from The Sound Room only for $279US wastes the AKG C3000, beats the AT 4033 and Rode NT-1, and about half n' half (depending on the instrument, etc.) as compared to an NT-2.
These are just my opinions.
Also, an Oktava MC319 (which is fixed cardioid) from The Sound Room only for $279US wastes the AKG C3000, beats the AT 4033 and Rode NT-1, and about half n' half (depending on the instrument, etc.) as compared to an NT-2.
These are just my opinions.
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Layth
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Check out the articles at SweetWater by an Austrian engineer that use both daily.
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Recording Engineer
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Will do. But why does he use both daily if they sound so alike?
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Recording Engineer
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You can't, can you? If it was even close to that, it would be worth it.
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Recording Engineer
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"The price of the mic does not correlate with the results you get. (To me, the Rodes sound better on vocals than my U87Ai on most people. AND the difference between a Rode NT-2 and a Tube Rode is pretty much inaudible — you just get two NT2s for the price of one Tube Rode.)"
I'm sure he's talking about the original Rode Classic.
Anyway, you must of miss interpreted what he said.
Also, go talk to Mr. Stephen Paul himself (the guru of microphone modifications) on the rec.audio.pro newsgroup. He'll tell you what his opinion of a Neumann U87(ai or original) and a Rode NT-2 going head-to-head. Even if he's never compared the two (and if I remember correctly, he has), he'd be able to tell you the "real deal".
I personally have not done a test, but I've worked with both. No comparison. You'll hear an 87ai I borrowed from a friend years ago to do some vocal and percussion tracking on the song I submit for the compilation.
I'm sure he's talking about the original Rode Classic.
Anyway, you must of miss interpreted what he said.
Also, go talk to Mr. Stephen Paul himself (the guru of microphone modifications) on the rec.audio.pro newsgroup. He'll tell you what his opinion of a Neumann U87(ai or original) and a Rode NT-2 going head-to-head. Even if he's never compared the two (and if I remember correctly, he has), he'd be able to tell you the "real deal".
I personally have not done a test, but I've worked with both. No comparison. You'll hear an 87ai I borrowed from a friend years ago to do some vocal and percussion tracking on the song I submit for the compilation.
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KyleJ
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I've done quite well with a CAD E-100, around $300.
Kyle!
Kyle!
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HAWLK
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Rode NT2 sounds good, keeps me happy but my best MIC is a Rode classic(thats more expencive) i like it more than a U87.
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indymusician
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Studio Projects C1
Don't turn your nose up at this one until you try it. I finally took advice from a producer friend of mine and picked one up. (for around $200-$225 it was worth a look). It is one of my favorite vocal mics in my studio now. It has been reviewed by several people as a pretty close comparison to a U87 and at the price point it's unbeatable. You will find that it does have a little more presence around 7 k than a U87 so it sounds just a bit glassier. In, my humble opinion, it kills just about anything out there around 500 bucks. I love it. I'm sure some mic snobs may disagree.
Don't turn your nose up at this one until you try it. I finally took advice from a producer friend of mine and picked one up. (for around $200-$225 it was worth a look). It is one of my favorite vocal mics in my studio now. It has been reviewed by several people as a pretty close comparison to a U87 and at the price point it's unbeatable. You will find that it does have a little more presence around 7 k than a U87 so it sounds just a bit glassier. In, my humble opinion, it kills just about anything out there around 500 bucks. I love it. I'm sure some mic snobs may disagree.
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Richard Monroe
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I'm *not* a mic snob, and I disagree. However, have you noticed this thread is *10 years old*? I'd imagine the guy has already bought a mic.-Richie
snow lizard
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Way to dig up a 10 year old thread!
Personally I have nothing against the Studio Projects C1. The simple truth is, it's a microphone. It's not a U87, never was and never will be.
You seem happy about your purchase, so congratulations!
Not to say the C1 is bad, but at its price point (let's say under $500.00) there are A LOT of mics that are contenders for specific microphone tasks at ANY price point.
Not to be a mic snob or anything, just sayin'.
Personally I have nothing against the Studio Projects C1. The simple truth is, it's a microphone. It's not a U87, never was and never will be.
You seem happy about your purchase, so congratulations!
Not to say the C1 is bad, but at its price point (let's say under $500.00) there are A LOT of mics that are contenders for specific microphone tasks at ANY price point.
Not to be a mic snob or anything, just sayin'.
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