darnold said:
If you are looking for a more all around mic i would go for something more like the Studio Projects B1. I never really liked the C1 on guitar, and it can be a little bright on some voices. The Rode NT1 is probably very similiar in sound to the C1 but from what ive heard a brighter and harsher.
The B1 wont be as flattering (doesnt mean it doesnt sound good) but it will be very versatile and probably sound better on the guitar.
Danny
I agree with your comments on the B1. As an all purpose "jack of all trades but in a master of none" way, the B1 is a pretty generic mic in this price range, and can do a pretty decent job on voice and on many other instruments.
The C1 may or may not emphasize the "right" frequency range/character in a voice, so for some voices it is good, and for others not. It also depends a bit on the style of music you want to mix the song with ;-)
However, I had always thought the C1 sounded pretty bad on a guitar, but when I eventually took time to test it on my own (
Martin D41 type of sound), I was surprised that it made it sounds pretty good... so I think it may depend on the type of guitar body and your style of playing. At least with my guitar, I tend to prefer the C1 over a B1, NT1000 or MK-012.
Another option, if you like Røde mics, is the NT1000. It is probably a step up from the NT1A, and at least the one I have sounds less bright than the C1 or even the B1. It also sounds less harsh than the B1 can do in certain conditions; it is a bit warmer and more rounded. So you should try that as well -- in this price range.
But I think it may also depend quite a lot on the actual preamp, so test before you buy!
-- Per.
