mics around $500?

[goroomstudio]

Ive been looking for a good vocal mic and i decided to spend a little extra cash. originally i was looking at the at 4033 or 4040, but if it makes a noticeable difference it'll be worth it to spend some more on a better mic.

following with the at's i was checking out the 4047. what are some other good mic's in the price range of 500 or 600 for vocals and how do they compare? im currently using a studio projects b1 through a vtb1 pre and i want to step it up.
thanks

 

[cominginsecond]

I like my Rode NTK on a lot of vocals. It can be a little essy on some vocalists though. It can be had for around $425-$450. I'd call around.

 

[chessrock]

following with the at's i was checking out the 4047.

That would be a good choice.

a Blue Baby Bottle might also be nice. ADK make some good mics in that price range -- TL or TC. There's also the Studio Projects T3 that's supposed to be pretty decent.

 

[cominginsecond]

Re: Re: mics around $500?

ADK also make some good mics in that price range -- TL or TC.

Not to sound dumb, but, do you own these ones? If so, how would characterize them?

 

[chessrock]

Just going off what I've heard from others whose opinions I trust. Compared to something like a T3, it's going to be similar, only with a somewhat more robust low end and a little less air on the very top. -- Supposedly.

I have worked with a baby bottle and a 4047 before, and I think those are both excellent mics -- the 4047 probably being a more flattering choice for vocals with the BB more on the neutral side of the fence (good for instruments and such).