mxl v67 vs. at 4033

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in anyones opinion which one of these mics are the better one for


1. price
2. quality
3. vocals

i don't know how to read the frequency specs right now, so me just looking at the webpages of both mics can not really help me out right now. i due intend to work on that.
 
1. price

Hmmm. Let me think this one through. On one hand, you got the Marshall for like $100 . . . and on the other you got the AT for like $300. I'm going to go out on a limb and say the Marshall has it licked in that department. Just a wild guess.

2. quality

Let's see . . . on one hand, you got a $300 mic that has been a staple in even the biggest studios for several years. On the other, you have the 67, which is like $100 and keeps going down, is assembled in China, gets mixed reviews, etc.

I'm going out on another limb, and going with the AT.

3. vocals

Such tough questions. Let's review: $300 mic versus $100 mic. Venerable classic vs. newcomer with mixed reviews. Studio standard versus broke Homerecorder's budget couch-change $100 cheapo.

I'm going to go out on yet another limb and say Behringer B1. :D :D
 
I have a couple of 4033's but have never been in the same room with the V-67. The 4033 is definately a force to be reckconed with.
 
alrighty then

thanks track rat, and for chessrock that was funny as hell i needed that one. i like the marshall, which is the only condenser i own, so by your replies i can't wait to get my hands on the 4033.
 
For female vocals, and acoustic guitars, the 4033 is pretty much a must have!!! The female vocal part is argueable, but many top named engineers prefer the 4033 for acoustic guitar. But then again, MANY top40 hits have used the 4033 on the voice. It is a no brainer mic to have in any studio. I have found it very useful and adequate sounding on percussion, brass instruments, drum overheads (but the studio just got some Nuemann's that sound a little smoother for this....), lead guitar solo's, etc....It just sounds pretty darn good on most things.

I am not overly impressed with what I have heard from the Marshall line thus far. I have heard some okay sounding things recorded with it, but nothing that has made me want to even waste $100 on one. I would rather have few great sounding mics than a bunch of so so sounding mics.

Ed
 
thanks sonusman

hey, this guy has a 4035 for $195.00 bucks new, i asked him what was the difference between the 35 and 33, and he said the 33 had a better bass roll off, or something to the effect of a better bass response. he said the 33 is considered better. what would you guys say on that. it would be used on male vocals. i was considering the 35 because no one here has the 33. would the 35 be that much better over the marshal v67 as the 33? thanks
 
back again

the guy would take my sm58 as a trade-in towards the 35, what does anyone think about this? good deal, bad deal? i use my mics for recording vocals only.
 
Do you mean a 3035? If so, my opinion is that particular mic is a piece of shit. I have one and it seldom sees use.
 
what's up track rat

he said 4035, i'm looking at it on the net but i can't find a price other than a german site for it.
 
okay

i need quick advice on the 4035 issue, the place closes in an hour.
 
shyt

i just realized that i'm in the wrong forum. i don't want to dounble post. thanks everyone for answering my question here.
 
OK, I did a quik search. It appears there is a 4035. It looks like it has a 1" diaphram out of a 4040. It was a German site so maybe it's either a new mic or one that was only released in Europe. I wish I could help you on this one but I didn't even know they made a 4035.
 
i thought about something

when manufacturers go up in model numbers like that, does that mean the next one in that series is better than the last?
 
Not necessarily. It usually means that they want more money, and that they WANT you to think it's better... (sometimes it actually is) Steve

Hey Trackrat - what kinda stuff in particular didn't you like with the 3035? I was considering a pair of them after hearing the 3035, Shure KSM32, and one of the Rodes (don't remember which one) in a 3-way at GC. (Yeah, I know, but I personally set up the board for the salesman to keep him from making the higher priced mic the loudest) Anyway, on male acapella vocals the 3035 ate the other two for breakfast (EQ flat, mackie 32x8, mackie nearfields, 3 different male vocalists) Just curious... Steve
 
Just has that hyped, shrill high end to me. Everything I've tried it on (a few different vocalists, acoustic guitars, mandolin) just sounded cheesy and thin. This really surprised me as I have a very high opinion of the company.
 
I've used both 4033 and MLX67's for various vocal and guitar applications.

The 4033 is the clearly a better mic and at $300 vs. $100 is a better value.

The MLX67 is not bad for either a "I'm poor and desperate" application or as an extra mic in the cabinet - but the 4033 is a very good all around workhorse.
 
The 4033 is the obvious choice but dont forget the sound you get from the mic (all else being equal) is determined more on how you use it then on what type it is. I have a MXL 67 and I can get a great sound out of it with proper mic placement. Just the same, I can make the 4033 sould like total crap becuase my set-up was wrong. Regardless of what mic you decide on you need to find its sweet spot and you will be happy with your results. Dont expect to buy a $500 mic and have it sound any better than a $100 mic unless you know how to use it. The MXL 67 is a good mic and will sound nice if you use it right. Just my 2 cents.
 
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