Voice Master Pro versus Ultravoice Digital

[luigi]

During the last few weeks I have been sitting until late hours reading many threads in order to know and decide what could be the best audio setup for optimizing "vocals" needed for professional radio commercials.

I finally concluded that two very important components are needed beside a good voice, and that is, a very good condenser microphone and a very good pre-amp with voice enhancement features.

For the microfone I am considering either the AKG3000B or AT4033a.

For the pre-amp I am considering the Voice Master Pro or the Ultravoice Digital VX2496.

Can somebody please advise if I would "really" lose out if I went for the cheaper AKG3000B + Ultravoice combination instead of the much more expensive AT4033a + Voice Master Pro combination.

Your help would certainly be mostly appreciated as next week I intend to buy the equipment.

 

[giles117]

Everything ias subjective. My recomendation is that you let your ears be the judge. You know what you will be recording.

Heck I got a Gold record off an Old CAD E-200 and an ART Tube MP for all the vocals.

It sounded great and only Goldne ear fanatics could tell.

Of course the more you pay the better it SHOULD sound, but your ears are the best judge so listen to both combo's and make a decision.

Bryan Giles

 

[Middleman]

First, the VM Pro blows the socks off the Ultravoice Digital VX2496 but you will have to pay extra for the 2496 capability in the VM Pro. The difference is most heard in the high end definition area on acoustic guitars, cymbals, percussion etc.

I would suggest you go try both of these preamps as they are readily available at most music stores. You can judge for yourself.

I have the VM Pro and its preamp gives you a very high quality sound for the money. The effects in the unit are not the best but if you use them lightly on voice, they can be affective. The best vocal recordings I have produced have been through this unit with a Rodes NTK mic.

The AT 4033 is a good choice. Very accurate in the mid range. You can hear AT mics over at Dan Richards listening session http://www.thelisteningsessions.com/home.htm

The 4033 is not there but the 4040, 4050 and others are there and they are similar. If you have the money the VM Pro and the AT4033 would be a good match up.