MXL V67G (or V63M) or AT 3035?

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Looking for a good (yet inexpensive) home studio “workhorse” mic. I think I have narrowed it down to the two listed, though I am open to suggestions.
 
if your looking for a workhorse mic that will benefit your studio all-around, look up the studio projects b1. a friend of mine whose now in the recording business had one as his first mic in highschool and raved about it. and they are right around that price range ($99)
 
I have used both extensively. What's the rest of your system (preamps, etc.) look like?
 
I'd say the V67G has a bit too much character to be described as a 'workhorse' mic, I do really like it on the right source though. Never used an AT3035.

I agree that if you want cheap and versatile the SP B1 would be a good shout in that price range or even better a B3 (same mic but multi pattern).
 
roygbiv said:
I have used both extensively. What's the rest of your system (preamps, etc.) look like?
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Pro Tools (just upgraded to 7.0) and MBox 2.
Behringer Eurorack UB1622FX

In the past, I have recorded my synths direct; and that will mostly continue to be case. However, I do anticipate occasionally using the mic for vocals, guitar (both electric and acoustic), and/or even brass and woodwind instruments.
 
OK, Mbox2 for preamps. To answer your original question: IMHO, the 3035 is the more versatile mic. The V67G sounds very good on some things--mainly on vocals. The 3035 is a tad more transparent and covers a bit more ground. I also go to the 3035 for vocals sometimes because it just cuts through mixes a bit better than the V67G in some songs (the V67 can be a bit murky in the mids). But, the V67 can sound "richer" (or "warmer" at other times. So, all in all, the 3035 is probably the better workhorse. My only complaint with the 3035 is that it sounds a bit tinny to me at times. Probably has something to do with preamps, too, but I don't have the same problem with other mics. So, anyway, 3035 is the more versatile mic.

That said, my buddy let me borrow his SP mic and I agree with the others that you should consider the B1. To my ears, it is more versatile than either the MXL or AT mic.
 
Yes the v67g is not a workhorse mic, but in my opinion it is the better vocal mic of any of the ones mentioned...i got one new off ebay for 74 dollars...Like you i wish i got one more well-rounded for other things..but o-well...if you want a good (cheap) all-around mic....then look no further then the studio projects b1...you'll be happy
 
Dan, I use a couple of SP B1s for acoustic stringed instruments (mostly guitar) and recommend this mic as a solid low-cost workhorse. Pretty flat response, no harshness, even a certain sweetness on acoustic guitar.

By the way, as many reviewers have noted elsewhere, the multi-pattern version of this mic (the B3) has a different sound and does not seem to receive quite the same level of praise from users.

Best,
J.
 
Based on the recommendations here, in addition to what I have read elsewhere, I ended up ordering the SP B1. Thanks to everyone for the input.
 
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It's always nice to learn the results of someone's search, Dan. Just to mention an obvious suggestion when you receive your mic: spend a lot of time experimenting with mic placement. I find that changing the position by even an inch or two can really affect the overall sound. You'll find many related posts by the wiser folks here if you'd like to learn more about this issue.

Good luck,
J.
 
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