Rode NT-1 or Marshall v67?

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I was pretty sure that I was going to buy a Rode NT-1 until someone recommended the Marshall v67. I have not seen one of these. Which one is better and where would you folks recommend looking for the Marshall for prices?

Thanks!
 
Oh yeah.

I will be using this mic for male vocals and acoustic guitar.
 
I think is was Bruce (Blue Bear Sound) that said a small diaphragm condenser would be better for acoustic guitar....
 
okay, so in your opinion what would be better?

Do you have ANY idea where I could find a Marshall v67? Guitar Center doesn't sell them, musiciansfriend doesn't have it...
 
Thanks! I owe ya again!

Again, which one would you recommend man?
 
And to answer your question on a reccommendation, i would hate to RECCOMMEND something I never tried...but if i were you Id find somewhere that has some of these mics and listen to them yourself....you know what sounds good....
 
Gidge is right about the MXL line, (the 3 for $149). I recently got a pair of 603s mics, which according to Harvey Gerst, are the same as the MXL 1000 (without the end ball.) I've done a little acoustic guitar recording with them as a stereo pair, and I'm happy with the results. To me, they sound better for guitar than my NT-1. I haven't tried them as vocal mics or drum overheads yet, but I'll get around to it soon. I'm not going to say they sound better than other small condensers as I have no other frame of reference, but again, I'm happy.

I'd like to get a V67, but my budget won't allow it just yet. I've heard rumors that the RODE quality control isn't what it was, though. If you want a good deal on a new Marshall mic, there's a guy on e-bay who's always selling them. I bought mine from him and they arrived ok. Just search e-bay for MXL, and you'll find the listings.
 
I think I just talked myself into getting that pair of MXL1000's for myself......
 
THIS IS FROM BLUE BEARS REVIEW:


The mics we didn't like:

marshall MXL-2001 $130?? Sorry, I can't find the MSRP right now. Harsh top end, thin bottom, compared to the TLM-103. It was a little warmer than the Nady SCM-1000, but the Nady had a smoother top end. The 2001 is everything that I don't like about all the really inexpensive large diaphragm condensor mics that I've listened to over the years, including the AKG C3000, the Oktava 219, and some of the early AT low cost units.

THIS IS HIS MICROPHONE EQUIPMENT LIST:

Mics
AKG vintage D12
Shure SM57s/58s
Rode NT2
Audio-Technica 4051s (2)
Marshall MPX2001


ANY QUESTIONS?
 
Yes I do have a question.....

Did you read the whole article ffrom R.A.P.?.....under mics they like, they listed the MXL1000, and said without the ball, it sounded identicle to the 603, which they said sounded identicle to the Octava MC012......

The review of the Marshall mics wasnt from Bruce, it was from R.A.P......he was just passing it along for people needing information.....

what exactly are you trying to say?
 
Gidge said:
Yes I do have a question.....

Did you read the whole article ffrom R.A.P.?.....under mics they like, they listed the MXL1000, and said without the ball, it sounded identicle to the 603, which they said sounded identicle to the Octava MC012......

The review of the Marshall mics wasnt from Bruce, it was from R.A.P......he was just passing it along for people needing information.....

what exactly are you trying to say?
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Actually, that's my review of the 603/1000, and yes the MXL1000 is in fact the 603 in a tapered body with a ball end. I hated the ball, but without it, you have the 603, which I loved.

And my mic locker is a little larger for comparisons. It includes:

Neumann TLM-103 "Large Cap" Cardioid Condensor
RCA 44BX Bi-directional ("Figure 8") Ribbon
RCA 77DX Multi-pattern Ribbon
Coles 4038 Bi-directional ("Figure 8") Ribbon
4 Sennheiser MD 421 Cardioid Dynamics
5 Sennheiser MD 504-D Drum Mount Cardioids
2 EV CS-15P "Small Cap" Cardioid Condensors
2 Akai CM-15 Tube "Small Cap" Cardioid Condensors
2 RTT MC-012 "Small Cap" Condensors w/Cardioid, Omni, and Hypercardioid capsules
RTT Lomo M1 "Very Large Cap" Cardioid Condensor
2 T.H.E. KR-6M Omni Calibration Condensors
2 Audix/MBHO TR-40/MB550 Omni Calibration Condensors
2 Fairchild F-22 "Large Cap" Cardioid Condensors (w/Stephen Paul/Dan Kennedy mods)
Sony C-38B "Large Cap" Cardioid Condensor
Sony ECM-377P "Large Cap" Cardioid Condensor
Shure SM-7 Cardioid Dynamic
2 Shure SM-81 Cardioid Condensors
8 Shure SM-57 Cardioid Dynamics
Shure/Mays "Short Body" SM-57 Cardioid Dynamic
Shure SM-51 Cardioid Dynamic
3 Shure SM-11 Cardioid Dynamics
2 Shure WL-93 Omni Mini Condensors
Beyer M-300 Cardioid Dynamic
Beyer Soundstar MKII Cardioid Dynamic
2 Beyer M-201 HyperCardioid Dynamic
Beyer M-260DX Ribbon (w/Stephen Sank 77DX mod)
AKG D-12E Cardioid Dynamic
AKG D-112 Cardioid Dynamic
AudioTechnica ATM-25 HyperCardioid Dynamic
AudioTechnica Pro-25 HyperCardioid Dynamic
Audio Technica ATM-831b Cardioid Condensor
2 Marshall MXL V67 "Large Cap" Cardioid Condensor
3 Marshall MXL 603 "Small Cap" Cardioid Condensors
4 Marshall MXL Fox Cardioid Dynamics
2 Sony ECM-270 "Small Cap" Cardioid Condensors
Sony ECM-22 "Small Cap" Cardioid Condensor
Foster M-411 Omni/Cardioid Dynamic
Realistic 33-2029A Power Horn Megaphone (classic grey unit)
 
when I see "newbie" next to your name, Harvey, I just laugh and laugh and laugh... :D

I see that you have a Shure/Mays "short body" Sm-57. are they identical sound-wise to standard 57's? I like 57's on smaller toms, but they can be a pain to place on a crowded kit.

also, just curious, what mic(s) to you like most on a snare drum? I have 57's (who dosen't) but I was thinking about going with a beta 57 for snare, I'm looking for a bit "crisper" sound for snare...

-jhe
 
....... first prize is Harvey Gerst's mic collection...second prize, a fleet of seven 300 foot, fully staffed yachts ....
 
Actually, we use the Beyer M201 on most of the snares these days. And don't be fooled by the list - most of it was picked up dirt cheap at flea markets, ebay, pawn shops, garage sales, and godknowswhereelse.
 
James HE said:
when I see "newbie" next to your name, Harvey, I just laugh and laugh and laugh... :D

I see that you have a Shure/Mays "short body" Sm-57. are they identical sound-wise to standard 57's? I like 57's on smaller toms, but they can be a pain to place on a crowded kit.
-jhe
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Yes, they're identical in sound to the long-bodied 57s.
 
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