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skyway57:
Interesting question. Well, my respose probably depends on on use for the mic when comparing a 4033 and a MC-012(SR).
As an "all-around" mic, I'd take a MC-012 w/standard 3 small diaphragm caps for the obvious versetility reason over a 4033.
As overheads when miking individual drums, I'd generally reach for the MC-012s w/standard 3 small diaphragm caps over the 4033s.
As overheads in a 3 or 4 mic set-up, I'd generally reach for the 4033s over the MC-012s w/any cap; including the M1.
As an acoustic guitar mic, I'd generally go for the MC-012 w/omni cap if close or cardioid if 2' or more. But if I wanted a more "pop" or even acoustoc rythm for rock I'd reach gor the 4033.
As for vox, that would depend on the sound I'm looking for. I consider the 4033 more of a "pop" sound where as I consider the MC-012 w/M1 cap as a "vintage" sound. And as you know, both are VERY popular right now.
sonusman's "little mic test" in this forum has shown how great of a combo the ART MP and 4033 is. I'd do lead vox with those results any day. Damn nice sound! Of course, you may need a comp as nice as the Crane to get them.
I'd reach for the MC-012 w/M1 for more intimate vox and background vox because it has a "big" sound. Not something I'd usually go for on lead vox to cut through a rock mix; there, presence is the key.
Interesting question. Well, my respose probably depends on on use for the mic when comparing a 4033 and a MC-012(SR).
As an "all-around" mic, I'd take a MC-012 w/standard 3 small diaphragm caps for the obvious versetility reason over a 4033.
As overheads when miking individual drums, I'd generally reach for the MC-012s w/standard 3 small diaphragm caps over the 4033s.
As overheads in a 3 or 4 mic set-up, I'd generally reach for the 4033s over the MC-012s w/any cap; including the M1.
As an acoustic guitar mic, I'd generally go for the MC-012 w/omni cap if close or cardioid if 2' or more. But if I wanted a more "pop" or even acoustoc rythm for rock I'd reach gor the 4033.
As for vox, that would depend on the sound I'm looking for. I consider the 4033 more of a "pop" sound where as I consider the MC-012 w/M1 cap as a "vintage" sound. And as you know, both are VERY popular right now.
sonusman's "little mic test" in this forum has shown how great of a combo the ART MP and 4033 is. I'd do lead vox with those results any day. Damn nice sound! Of course, you may need a comp as nice as the Crane to get them.
I'd reach for the MC-012 w/M1 for more intimate vox and background vox because it has a "big" sound. Not something I'd usually go for on lead vox to cut through a rock mix; there, presence is the key.