New Microphone

[haarisa]

I was wondering, what would be an upgrade for a mic from the Studio Projects C1 microphone into a VTB-1 preamp? I got a Waveterminal 192 L, Event 20/20 monitors, as well as the MXL 990/001 mics, and a Presonus Compressor. On R&B Singers, the C1 shines VERY well because they add warmth to their voices, and thus when I record with the C1, very little processing [aside from panning and "riding the faders"] is required. I want something similar for rap vocals for people with thin voices, as the C1 starts to add too much sibalance on their voices by just a small amount, which although can be fixed by spot editing the sibalance troubled areas, I just do not want to deal with as it takes up too much time. In addition, a desser just does not cut it. I have to put those dessers in series, and even then, it requires too much processing power. I would much rather just get a warmer mic so that it can auto add the warmth to the vocals. Anyone got a suggestions? I want 1 mic up to the $500.00 range, and another one thats in the $1000.00 range.

 

[ozraves]

I sort of go for the dynamic mic or the ribbon mic into the tube mic pre.

Why don't you try the SM7b into your VTB1?

 

[recordingpro]

I was wondering, what would be an upgrade for a mic from the Studio Projects C1 microphone into a VTB-1 preamp?

It doesn't take much to upgrade from that

On R&B Singers, the C1 shines VERY well because they add warmth to their voices,

It does what?? A C1 with warmth?? you must have the rarest mic on earth. The C1 is a harsh nasty thing and I don't know anyone who would call it "warm"

I have to put those dessers in series, and even then, it requires too much processing power.

You need to learn how to use a de-esser or side chain a compressor and set your mic up right in the first place.

I would much rather just get a warmer mic so that it can auto add the warmth to the vocals. Anyone got a suggestions?

There's that word again "warmer" do you know what "warm" means??

Why don't you try setting up 2 cloth type pop filters one right after the other about 6 inches from the mic and about and inch apart from each other and then put the mic capsule about nose high from the singer with a slight tilt towards his mouth hole or simply try turning the mic capsules lightly away from the mouth

 

[2lim]

I am gonna echo that a ribbon or a higher end dynamic will get you what you want. The SM7b would be good, but you may need a nicer preamp too. Maybe instead of buying two mics, buy the mic and a new pre?


Simon

 

[Big Kenny]

Yup, best investment you couild make is an SM7b ( The C1 ain't that bad, just different and you are wise to wait until you noticed a need before shopping)

 

[MCI2424]

I was wondering, what would be an upgrade for a mic from the Studio Projects C1 microphone into a VTB-1 preamp? I got a Waveterminal 192 L, Event 20/20 monitors, as well as the MXL 990/001 mics, and a Presonus Compressor. On R&B Singers, the C1 shines VERY well because they add warmth to their voices, and thus when I record with the C1, very little processing [aside from panning and "riding the faders"] is required. I want something similar for rap vocals for people with thin voices, as the C1 starts to add too much sibalance on their voices by just a small amount, which although can be fixed by spot editing the sibalance troubled areas, I just do not want to deal with as it takes up too much time. In addition, a desser just does not cut it. I have to put those dessers in series, and even then, it requires too much processing power. I would much rather just get a warmer mic so that it can auto add the warmth to the vocals. Anyone got a suggestions? I want 1 mic up to the $500.00 range, and another one thats in the $1000.00 range.

Absolutely anything.