Well, after many hours of research I've narrowed my new mic choice down to the Manley Gold Reference and Bock 251. I'm running Universal Audio Solo 610 and LA 610 tube preamps. I like the open airy-ness of both these mics and I think they would complement my pres better vs a U 47 clone which would likely produce a darker sound with these tube pres.
Now, for your opinions...Manley or Bock? Keep in mind I'm looking for a (slightly) more open sound for vocals. The Bock is $1000 more vs the Manley but if that is the mic for my application I'll pay the difference. Both are simply killer mics. But I'm looking for the, um, killerest for my app.
Tom
Now, for your opinions...Manley or Bock? Keep in mind I'm looking for a (slightly) more open sound for vocals. The Bock is $1000 more vs the Manley but if that is the mic for my application I'll pay the difference. Both are simply killer mics. But I'm looking for the, um, killerest for my app.
Tom