Mic Poll

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Which is the best mic for rap vocals?

  • Audio-Technica AT4040

    Votes: 5 71.4%

  • SE Electronics SE2200A

    Votes: 1 14.3%

  • SE Electronics Z3300A

    Votes: 1 14.3%
  • Total voters
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Diffusion

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For rap vocals, which mic should i go with? I am trying to keep it around $300 but i may be able to stretch it a little more...
 
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Maybe this is a silly question...but given the nature of hip hop...and the lack of tone/pitch and a "musical " line (ie musical melody that fluctuates in pitch instead of just basically talking without shifting in pitch)...wouldnt almost any mic work, especially those designed for lectures and speech?? If I am far off, tell me so. I am not at all familiar with HipHop or spoken word(I am an"Alt" Country Rythm Guitar/Pedal Steel Player and classical/jazz singer). I guess sibilance would be an issue maybe.but couldnt one get away with almost any decent mic for an album ...without having to spend hundreds or thousands???Like I said, this totally isnt my thing, but it is something I am curious about..Why someone would spend thousands on a mic for basically, dictation, where there are no pitch issues to worry about??... . Enlighten me. :)

Teddy
 
You left out...

...the Rode NTK (used) is better than the SE mics you listed for Rap/Hiphop vocals IMHO...I have a 2200A (good mic) but the NTK's character (and proximity effect w/pop screen) suit Rap better...there's plenty of good clean used ones in the $300-350. price range...the only AT mic I like for Rap is the 4047...just my $.02...

(Rap vocals benefit from a very warm "phat" sound with a sense of presence <proximity> that the NTK definately offers)
 
i was told by numerous people that the rode ntk is too bright for rap vocals...
 
Diffusion said:
i was told by numerous people that the rode ntk is too bright for rap vocals...
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...You should try/demo any mic on a particular voice before making a judgement like that...I find the NTK less hyped (high-end) than the 2200A...I record Dancehall Reggae as well as Rap (the 2 are very similar dynamically, although the Reggae artists tend to be a bit more melodic in their voicing styles) and I find the NTK works very well in most cases...truth is, sometimes a good dynamic mic or a ribbon (like the Nady RSM-2) will also do well with Rap-style voicing...
 
BigRay said:
given the nature of hip hop...and the lack of tone/pitch and a "musical " line (ie musical melody that fluctuates in pitch instead of just basically talking without shifting in pitchWhy someone would spend thousands on a mic for basically, dictation, where there are no pitch issues to worry about??... . Enlighten me. :)

Teddy
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Howdy Teddy!

I am starting to get fairly heavy into rap production. Although you raise a very good thought (and in many cases, the desired sound may actually call for a lesser quality mic), what you are not seeing is that in this genre encompasses all other genres. While what is popular (sometimes, some places) and what makes up the stereo type is only a small piece of the rap scene. The larger picture takes into account that rap and hip hop music is like a musical scrap book taking from other genres music even sources. Artists are always looking for the "right sound."

In other words, some times I want you to hear my voice crystal clear and other times I want you to dissonant raspy edge that I can get from my $8 radio shack mic (which I do use on occasion :D )

Arlen
 
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DAMN
 
Thanks for the info man. Though I dont like or listen to hiphop/rap at all, I do have a couple of buddies who are heavy into the underground hip hop scene, so I have heard quite a bit of it. I was always curious about certain aspects of it. Thanks again.

Teddy


CrimsonKindred said:
Howdy Teddy!

I am starting to get fairly heavy into rap production. Although you raise a very good thought (and in many cases, the desired sound may actually call for a lesser quality mic), what you are not seeing is that in this genre encompasses all other genres. While what is popular (sometimes, some places) and what makes up the stereo type is only a small piece of the rap scene. The larger picture takes into account that rap and hip hop music is like a musical scrap book taking from other genres music even sources. Artists are always looking for the "right sound."

In other words, some times I want you to hear my voice crystal clear and other times I want you to dissonant raspy edge that I can get from my $8 radio shack mic (which I do use on occasion :D )

Arlen
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...... and I've seen some useless poles, this is right up there.
 
You could also take a look at the Shure SM7 or the EV RE20. They are dynamic mics, and are much easier to get a good sound of for rap vocals.

Cheers,
Zach
 
I got the AT4040 due to popular feedback from this forum. I do rap myself. I really enjoy. Its very very sensitive.
 
usekgb said:
You could also take a look at the Shure SM7 or the EV RE20. They are dynamic mics, and are much easier to get a good sound of for rap vocals.

Cheers,
Zach
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yeah, i always thought that dynamics would be better for rap.

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haha... some little fucking coward tried to give me a neg rep for this 5 month old thread and didnt sign his name... didnt work though, just got a blue chicklet... get a life you fucking piece of shit...
 
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