Quality vocal mic?

[ecktronic]

Im looking for a quality vocal mic that doesnt cost an arm and a leg like Neumann mics and is a good mic for recording diferent singers.
Any suggestions?

 

[mrbowes]

<$1000 - Soundelux U195, AKG 414

<$500 - Shure SM7, Audio Technica 4040/4050/4047

<$300 - Shure KSM27, CAD M179

<$100 - Studio Projects B1, Shure SM57

 

[PhilGood]

Im looking for a quality vocal mic that doesnt cost an arm and a leg like Neumann mics and is a good mic for recording diferent singers.
Any suggestions?

My suggestion would be the MXL leg69z or the SP arm-1. They sound just like a Neumann and only cost three low monthly payments of just $19.99. (but wait, there's more) For that same low price you get the carpet scrubber, the vegetable strainer and the pet hair lifter!!

order yours TODAY!!

 

[ecktronic]

Thanks mrbowes.

 

[NL5]

Don't forget Gefell. Love my 92.1's.

 

[PhilGood]

don't forget the Shure KSM32 and KSM44.

 

[reshp1]

Groove Tubes GT66

 

[ecktronic]

Thanks all.
How does anyone actually make the decision of which mic to buy as a vocal mic?!!

 

[mrbowes]

trying them out side by side is always the best, but can be very inconvenient for a number of reasons.

my strategy is to buy used, that way even if i don't like the mic, i can generally sell it for no less than i paid (often times i will even make a few bucks in the process).

do lots of research by searching old posts on these message boards. you can learn a lot about these mics just by reading other people's opinions.

good luck on the search.

 

[ecktronic]

Yeah good advice mrbowes, cheers.

 

[tryptophan]

studio projects c-1 is your best bet for under $700.

 

[Bob's Mods]

Kel Audio HM-4

Give the Kel Audio HM-4 a shot. You've got 21 days to return it if it doesn't float yer boat.

Bob the Mod guy