mic choice need darker mic
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mshilarious
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I would say the Baby Bottle, but with all this Blue nonsense, I just don't know 
Janesaid2me
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Ive heard the mxl v69 is a very dark mic...and its a tube mic....i believe from what i read most people like it and have always commented that its "dark" sounding....i have no first hand experience with it, but like I said ive read alot that stated that.
Janesaid2me said:
The V69 is not a dark mic, actually it has a sparkling hi end. It's not a neutral sounding mic, quite colored but I like it very on a number of applications.
Ribbon mics are dark and because the ribbon is very thin they combine the advantages of both dynamics and condensers.
Janesaid2me said:
It sounds like you might like the mxl V76 (tube). It's a balanced sounding mic and there's a hint of the U87 to it, which to me has a dark character. It's the only budget mic I would recommend that I think delivers smooth midrange and silky highs with some darkness to boot. This isn't to say that it's a U87, however; but's it's still a lovely mic.
Richard Monroe
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Don't laugh- AKG Solidtube. Just rip the silly foam wind screen out of it and it will do exactly what you are asking for.
For the money you might want to check this out... I bought one and it certainly has a nice dark clear sound. You can check them out there sound bites on there website also.
http://www.kelaudio.com/hm1.html
http://www.kelaudio.com/hm1.html
sdelsolray
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Scoob said:
Stetch your budget a bit (to $800 or so) and consider an AEA R92 ribbon mic.
Han said:
The V69 has a nice airy top end, but it's still dark. But airy is more in the 12K+ range, and does not mean it's bright. "Bright" and sparkling are more in the 5K-10K range.
A mic can be dark and still have nice air.
Sparkling high-end implies the mic is bright - such as an AKG 414 or 251.
Scoob, maybe this in-progress mic graph will help http://www.thelisteningsessions.com/micgraph.htm
My 2¢.
at4047
on bass it's a different mic from the AT line - i guess a more aggressive midrange or something - on vocals it has that same old funky edgy top which i wouldn't describe as dark. i don't think this one would fit the bill but ya never know.
"what ribbons in the 700 range?"
RCA BK5. Beyer M160/130. RCA 74.
Mike
on bass it's a different mic from the AT line - i guess a more aggressive midrange or something - on vocals it has that same old funky edgy top which i wouldn't describe as dark. i don't think this one would fit the bill but ya never know.
"what ribbons in the 700 range?"
RCA BK5. Beyer M160/130. RCA 74.
Mike
lofilothario
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The 4047 is a great darker mic I use it for bass cab, gtr cab and vocals alot. You could also try a beyer M88.
Also i second the m160, great on guitar amps and as overheads.
Also i second the m160, great on guitar amps and as overheads.
Janesaid2me
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Im pretty sure guys ive read about 1000 times that the v69 is considered a "dark" mic....i dont wanna question your expertise, but i know what ive read....i know the v77 is considered the neutral mic from mxl...but whatever...just wanted to ummm say im pretty sure i was right going by what ive read people say...like i said i have no experience with the mic personally and again dark is probably a matter of peoples opinion. 