Mic To Use For Knopfler-Style Vocals

[Knopfler Fan]

Hi everyone,

Santa recently left a Fostex MR-8 under the tree and I have been playing with my new toy since.

I have recorded a couple of songs by Mark Knopfler (vocals and keyboard). The keyboard sounds okay, but the vocals are too muffled. The mic that I am using is a mic I bought a long time ago for karaoke. I don't know the brand name, but it does say it's a dynamic mic (whatever that means).

Here's my question, can someone please suggest a good mic to use? Please keep in mind Knopfler's vocal style (ie. tends to be soft and sings in the lower ranges).

Also, does a pre-amp or effects processor help make the vocals sound more clearer and cleaner?

Thanks in advance.

KF

 

[Middleman]

Last month's Recording mag covered his most recent session and went over his gear. Can't remember what they used though.

 

[thecongo]

I remember reading an article a little while ago in a guitar player magazine saying that he uses either a 57 or a Neumann KLM model....but for a lower range vocal...Just find a nice Large diaphragm mic that sounds good with your voice, and a tube pre. You will be able to dial up the Knopfler sound...