Multipurpose mics to start.

[ambi]

How does a pair of Marshal MXL 603s sound for using on drum overheads, instruments, and female vocals sometimes. My sm58 for odd jobs, maybe snare or whatever, and a nice LD condensor for primary vocals, room mic, and other stuff? I was thinking AT 4040, SP C1, Baby blue bottle, etc..

Would these be good mics to start out with to do a wide range of jobs? Am i missing anything? And what LD condensor would you recomend?

 

[Gidge]

yes on the 603's....

yes on the C1.......

 

[ambi]

So you would recomend the C1 over the at 4040 as a primary vocal mic and multi purpose ld condensor?

The 4050 on the listening sessions seemd to be a lot smoother, but that is also assuming that the 4050 has a similar sound to the 4040.

Would the C1 do the RNP justice? Or would it be worth getting something a little better? Or is the C1 just really great for it's price range, or should i say better than it's price range.

 

[littledog]

there's a review in this month's tape op from a reader comparing the 4040 to the 4050. Only one guy's opinion of course...

 

[ambi]

i don't think i get tape op where i live. But i'll try!

 

[chessrock]

How does a pair of Marshal MXL 603s sound for using on drum overheads, instruments, and female vocals sometimes.

Not sure about the female vocal, but thumbs-up on the drum overhead, accoustic guitar, etc.

I was thinking AT 4040, SP C1, Baby blue bottle, etc..

Some very good choices. Any one should do.

And what LD condensor would you recomend?

Out of the ones you mention, I'm a bit partial to the AT 4040 or the C1 for vocals, and the Baby Bottle for instruments. I'd have to give the nod to the 4040, if I had to choose between it and the C1, but either would do nicely. I'd take a ksm32 over any of 'em.