After many hours of research for my holy grail vocal mic for my home studio I settled on a Manley Reference Gold. My recording tech at Sweetwater Sound recommended this mic based on its compatibility with my Universal Audio Solo 610 and LA 610 tube mic preamps. I got in on a bundle special and received a very heavy duty Atlas mic stand and 30' Mogami cord. Also purchased an sE Electronics baffle/reflector. I should be all set for vocals.
I currently have a Royer R 122 ribbon mic that I also use for vocals. I often record two tracks simultaneously, one with the R 122 and the other with a Shure KSM 44 (it will go up for sale since my purchase of the Manley) and then I blend them according to taste. I'm a bluegrass guitar and mandolin player and use a stereo pair of AT 4041s to record my instruments. The AT 4041s sound superb with my acoustic instruments. One other mic I might consider for recording acoustic guitar and mandolin is the AT 4051. But the 4041s are so transparent and sweet sounding. I really like them for this application.
Anyway, can't wait to record with the Manley Reference Gold. I'm betting the Manley will sound pretty impressive on acoustic instruments too. Especially in stereo with the R 122. Just thought I'd toot my horn (or guitar) a little. I'll report back after I get some recording done.
Tom
I currently have a Royer R 122 ribbon mic that I also use for vocals. I often record two tracks simultaneously, one with the R 122 and the other with a Shure KSM 44 (it will go up for sale since my purchase of the Manley) and then I blend them according to taste. I'm a bluegrass guitar and mandolin player and use a stereo pair of AT 4041s to record my instruments. The AT 4041s sound superb with my acoustic instruments. One other mic I might consider for recording acoustic guitar and mandolin is the AT 4051. But the 4041s are so transparent and sweet sounding. I really like them for this application.
Anyway, can't wait to record with the Manley Reference Gold. I'm betting the Manley will sound pretty impressive on acoustic instruments too. Especially in stereo with the R 122. Just thought I'd toot my horn (or guitar) a little. I'll report back after I get some recording done.
Tom