New Mic around 400$

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Hi!
I want to get a new mic, but what?
I use RØDE NT-1A for now, but want to advance..
Iv'e been looking at the Sennheiser MK4, anybody have a review on it?
I don't want to go over 400$, do i get a god mic for Vocals for that price?
Thanks
 
The Sennheiser MK4 is getting some very good reviews around the place, I would give it a try. I don't have one yet but it's on the to get list.

Alan.
 
Nakken said:
Hi!
I want to get a new mic, but what?
I use RØDE NT-1A for now, but want to advance..
Iv'e been looking at the Sennheiser MK4, anybody have a review on it?
I don't want to go over 400$, do i get a god mic for Vocals for that price?
Thanks
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Yes Nakken. It is a microphone worthy of a GOD! And those are the facts..
 
Sup man! I started off with an MXL v67g (about the same quality as the Rode you have) but then 2 months ago I bought the Sennheiser MK4 you're looking at. Needless to say, I was floored with the upgrade :D I'd definitely recommend it!! Soooo awesome :)
 
THNAKS to you all for giving me the answers i needed:)
I realy look forward to check it out!!
 
I have an Audio Technica AT4033(no longer made but AT has an upgrade to this mic) It's retail is about $495.00 but try musicians friend.This mic requires 48 v phantom power.It is Fantastic on just about everything from drums to vocals to flat top guitars.You do have to place a round windscreen in front of it for vocals.The mic comes with a shock mount and you can change the pickup pattern via a switch on the side.Musicians Friend has the AT4040 for $299.00 which is suppose to be the update to my 4033.I haven't found anything I can't use this mic on except of course PA.It is strictly a recording mic
 
Actually the 4040 is flatter than the 4033. They're different sounding mics. Audio Technica still makes them although I believe it was discontinued for a short time after the 4040 was introduced. Both mics are cardioid only - you can't change the patterns.

Can't see why it couldn't be used on a stage either.

The 4033 is popular for Norwegian bluegrass.
 
kennyboy37 said:
I haven't found anything I can't use this mic on except of course PA.It is strictly a recording mic
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They often get used in large concerts to mic up guitar cabs or for drum overheads.

Alan.
 
You may be right about the pattern not being able to be changed.I know the mic has a switch on the side.Mine is currently in storage in it's origional box.The awitch may be a bass roll off switch.At any rate,for the money,the mic can't be beat.
 
Another fellow nordmann! Too bad I moved from Bergen a year ago, we could have hooked up for some gear comparisons and general audiogeek-chitchat :D

Seeing that you want a new LDC I can't really help you as I'm currently using an SE2200a which would probably be a downgrade from an NT-1.

Been looking at the Miktek CV4 myself lately.

PS I guess you're also a bit irritated by how they write "Røde" and your norwegian mind tells you to read the Ø like it is supposed to sound, making it mean Red plural. I know a while back I was sure Røde was a norwegian company.
 
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