Mic Recomendations?

[Innovations]

I can agree that if you can wait until you are in your new room to solve your mic 'problem' then you are better off.

The SM7 and RE20 are standards for spoken word and broadcast recordings. I don't see them much for sung vocals. If by a 'clean' vocal you are talking about lots and lots of detail I would go with some sort of LDC. The earlier comment about the 2003 being very bright is true from my experience.

 

[DJL]

If you're going to be recording in a different (hopefully significantly better)environment, I'd wait until you try out your setup there first. Your current problem may disappear, or be more pronounced, or you may have an entirely new problem.

IMO, the above is very good advice.

 

[BigBrotherMotow]

I guess I misread that SM7-SM57 thing. I am definately treating the entire room, with pro quality materials. I usually am fairly close to the mic when i record, but not eating it. I guess i can go over 300, but i didn't want to go too nuts. I used to use the AKG C3000B LDC, it was better than what i am using now but still i needed something better so that one went. Thanks for the ideas.

Oddly enough, I tested that mic(AKG C3000B) against the AT 3035 and the SHURE...The AKG sounded much better than the other two. I went back to the store yesterday and tested it (AKG) against the AT4040 and I was completely stunned!!! As good as I thought the AKG sounded against those other mics, it was completely BLOWN AWAY by the AT4040. The AKG sounded absolutely MUDDY next to the 4040...and at the SAME PRICE! ($299). I don't work for Audio Technica but this is the best 300 dollar condenser mic I have ever heard thus far. I was only interested in a mic for MY vocals. (I sing in the Baritone range) It was perfect for ME. It had a clarity that the other mics (in that price range) just couldn't touch. PLEASE consider this mic before making your purchase.


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