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Tomm Williams
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Which makes the whole subject of suggesting mics quite subjective. What I hear compared to what you hear, the venue I hear it in, who is running (or ruining) the mix. So many factors to consider but there are several makes that always come forward as proven performers. The 58 is certainly one of those, I have engineer friends (VERY experienced) that are quite happy with one for live use. I really don't like them, find them very dull. I find the Beta version much crisper.
Now for the 87, can't say I see those much at all. Seems that when folks start demanding a condenser, they want something better like a KMS105. I personally do my best to stay away from condensers for live vocals, just too much sensitivity for me. I guess if I was forced to suggest one mic that would work at least OK in most situations, it would probably be a Senn 835. But if we all could get by with one mic...................how could we start collecting?
Now for the 87, can't say I see those much at all. Seems that when folks start demanding a condenser, they want something better like a KMS105. I personally do my best to stay away from condensers for live vocals, just too much sensitivity for me. I guess if I was forced to suggest one mic that would work at least OK in most situations, it would probably be a Senn 835. But if we all could get by with one mic...................how could we start collecting?
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moresound
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Another good choice for a live vocal microphone. Especially if you need a bit more of high-mid sparkle.
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Lt. Bob
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I started using those 7 or 8 years ago and they're by far my favorite live mic. pretty feedback resistant and a full range sound. They're also 'hot' so you get a good output from them.
Hearing your voice from your video ... I would suggest to you the Electro-Voice N/D767a Dynamic Supercardioid Vocal Microphone.
Check it out next time your near a GC. Am sure that you will like it.
I have a friend that has that Senneheiser ......... it's ok but I way prefer the sound of the EV.
Chili
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Yeah, I have said the same thing in the past when others come looking for recording mics. I figured some of the more experienced FOH guys here woould be able to suggest a mic based on my recordings and Henry nailed it. I played around some more with the 767 last night and I really like it. The 57/58's just make me sound like a duck.
That's exactly what I said some 40ish years and 400+ microphones ago!
OMG!!! H-effin'- S
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Loud Sun Studios
Yeah Richard Moore uses it live as well ..... It doesn't ever strike me as a live vocal microphone (could be the rock n' roll image of the 58). I'll have to give that a try when the opportunity arises when a sit down acoustic act comes through.
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Loud Sun Studios
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moresound
Loud Sun Studios
I've matched up the 935 with a female vocalist that I work with. She is the main vocalist in front of a 27 piece big band.
I had to go through several microphones until we settled on using the 935. She was a bit tough to find a microphone that suited her live. And she likes that it's silver colored
Lt. Bob
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I think for guys the proximity effect of the 767 gives a lot of 'body' and weight to the sound making it pretty useful for a guy unless he's singing Journey or somethin'.
For girls though, I think it makes the lower mids get a bit congested.
The Sennheiser I tried didn't seem to have much proximity effect which is something I really want for live use.
So it would probably be better in the studio but, for me, not as useful live.
But very likely a better choice for females.
For girls though, I think it makes the lower mids get a bit congested.
The Sennheiser I tried didn't seem to have much proximity effect which is something I really want for live use.
So it would probably be better in the studio but, for me, not as useful live.
But very likely a better choice for females.
Chili
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Oi vey...
This is all I could picture, David.
And she likes that it's silver colored
Well of course, a mic doesn't sound good unless it's the right color.
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moresound
Loud Sun Studios
What was a hoot was ..... I put a red wind screen on it at an outdoor concert and when she viewed the video she was all over me to throw that red wind screen away. She said it looked as if she had a big old red clown nose on - and it did!
Looked funny as heck and I laugh out loud every time I think of it.
Lt. Bob
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I am immediately buying me a big red windscreen!!
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Tomm Williams
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Or a Clown nose
Chili
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What was a hoot was ..... I put a red wind screen on it at an outdoor concert and when she viewed the video she was all over me to throw that red wind screen away. She said it looked as if she had a big old red clown nose on - and it did!
Looked funny as heck and I laugh out loud every time I think of it.
Wasn't your fault, t'was the camera operator's fault!!!
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Really. Straight on shot - no side views at all.
pouxhawk
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A while back I picked up a couple of Telefunken M80 dynamic handhelds. Very polite, smooth, with an almost condenser like top end. These are a great alternative to some of the other fine mics mentioned above. They're a bit on the pricey side compared to some of the other products out there, but IMHO they do something the others don't. In fact, I would have no issues recommending them for home recording over many similarly priced Chinese condensers....olduncledinogiammattei
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Just now thought of it.......................... I also have no problem suggesting the Line6 V55/V75 wireless units. (since we're talking live sound) The mic modeling features are excellent and the choice of models is extensive. I've been using four of the 55's for awhile now, great sounding mics. Another fine feature is they also accept 3rd party capsules from Shure, Heil and Telefunken.
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I think that the red wind screen was in a five pack that I got from GC. Cost was five dollars and was one of every color.