Recommend a Cheap Dynamic Mic that Sounds Decent, please

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invisiblemute said:
DJL, I've never actually used or _heard_ the MD421 live. I just get the feeling they are good based on the overwhelmingly glowing reviews they get here. I'll probably get one of these as well as the 57 since they seem so standard.
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The Sennheiser MD421 is an awsome mic.. it sounds good on vocals, drums, guitar amps, bass amps, sax, etc...... it really is a "must have" type mic. The SM57 is also a "must have" type mic.... but IMO, the Sennheiser MD421 is much nicer sounding on most things than the Shure SM57. The MD421 cost a little more, but it's well worth the little extra...... keep an on ebay and etc for used one.
 
invisible, be aware that the current "MKII" version of the 421 is brighter
than any of the previous models of the Sennheiser 421.
Most pro's seem to prefer the older (non-MKII) 421's on vocals.

Chris
 
For inexpensive dynamic vocal mics, I also recommend the AKG D880. It has more bass and greater extension in the highs compared to an SM58.
 
eeldip said:
the 57 has a manual? what does it say? plug in mic, point mic, use mic.
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Thanks for posting the manual contents. Now that I know how to use this thing maybe my recordings will improve.
 
Does a SM-58 with the ball screwed off sound just like a SM-57?
 
An update on some things I said earlier.- they seem to be doing pairs of D880's on ebay for about $100, but I confess, the D880 isn't one of my favorite AKG mics. It's like the difference between an SM57 and an SM58. The 58 is made for vocals, but most of the time, you wind up using the 57 instead. The D880 is made for vocals, and most of the time, I wind up using D770. If you unscrew the pop screen on a D770, you get something that is a cousin of an SM57. I don't have scientific info here, and maybe it's just the mics I own, but the output on both the D690's and D770's seems to be a little hotter than with the 57's. It could just be my ears, too, but for whatever reason, I find myself boosting gain less with the AKG mics.
Does anybody know if AKG builds a higher end dynamic? I know D12 is favored for drums and some voiceovers, but I'm thinking more of an SM-7 or MD441 equivalent, mainly for use as a main vocal mic when I want that dynamic sound, and as a backing vocal mic for a really fine alto jazz-folk singer. We've used SM7 in that role with some success-I'm just looking to expand the dynamic palette. I currently use D770, D690, SM57, and SM7. Don't even talk to me about MD421 and 441, because I already know I *want* them. I also know that a good ribbon mic could be the ticket, but alas, I fear that ain't in the budget right now, we're almost ready to start outsourcing the mixing, mastering, and production, lot's o' money. Sorry for strayng from the thread. So, does anybody know of a good AKG broadcast mic that rocks on acoustic-style vocals and blues?
 
AKG Dynamic

Hi Richard,

I'm with you on the D770. The AKG people make a condenser dynamic style microphone called the C-900 that sounds good...try that one out for kicks?
 
Yo Pinkstrat. I'm familiar with the AKG handheld condensers, and tey're not at all what I'm looking for. I don't need a stage mic, and if I need a studio condenser, I have lots better options. No, I'm looking for a real good dynamic vocal broadcast mic.-Richie
 
Richie, the EV RE15 (RE16 has foam pop screen), sounds similar
to the RCA 77DX ribbon, and you can pick them up in good condition for under $100.

Harvey is a fan of the Beyer Soundstar MKII, and has used it on
many studio vocals.
It has smooth low's/mid's with a crisp top.
(sounding like a wine critic!:))
I have one you can purchase, so send me a PM if interested.

Chris
 
Should have added...
The Beyer Soundstar MKII (also called M400) looks like a SM58.
Except it's sonically what a '58 wants to be someday when it grows up!

Chris
 
Chessparov, did they remake the M400 into the TG X-58 which would make sense if they wanted to compete directly with the SM58? I can't find the M400 anywhere on the Beyerdynamic page. But I have been known to overlook the obvious.

Sweetwater has the TG X-58 for $79 which is pretty cheap if it's much better than a SM58 and especially since Sweetwater is never cheap. Anywhere else Stateside that carries Beyer?

i'm'
 
As with films, typically the "remake" (or sequel) is worse.

The TG model is different than the M400 (haven't tried the X-58 though),
from my understanding. Read a number of posts, however, that
the "TG's" don't measure up to the classic Beyers.
Except for the M88TG, which has the same element as the M88.
www.fullcompass.com carries Beyer.

Chris
 
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