Teacher
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TIA
hixmix
Halibut, North Dakota
That's a loaded question.
darrin_h2000
Banned
Is this ever a segway for Alan Hyatt
I ve seen on the net alot of terrific reviews on the studio projects c-1 and It seems to be only 250.00 but they are not avilible at mars or musicians friend yet.
I must say I am curious ,they say It sounds the same as a neumann u87.
also the behringer b2 mic has the same insides as a rode nt2 for only 250.00
I only mention that because the rode nt2 Is also a cannidate at 450.00
the rode ntk is a tube version of the nt2 for 499.00 Just under the wire and its tubed.
But my question is whose voice is it for. some mics are better for the highvoices and some are better for the low ones.
I ve seen on the net alot of terrific reviews on the studio projects c-1 and It seems to be only 250.00 but they are not avilible at mars or musicians friend yet.
I must say I am curious ,they say It sounds the same as a neumann u87.
also the behringer b2 mic has the same insides as a rode nt2 for only 250.00
I only mention that because the rode nt2 Is also a cannidate at 450.00
the rode ntk is a tube version of the nt2 for 499.00 Just under the wire and its tubed.
But my question is whose voice is it for. some mics are better for the highvoices and some are better for the low ones.
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FBstdminime
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CyanJaguar
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forget about it.
A used akg solidtube is the best in that price range. Listen to Shailat's latest post in the clinic
A used akg solidtube is the best in that price range. Listen to Shailat's latest post in the clinic
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chessparov
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Re: "best microphone"
Teacher-You may want to describe the acoustic conditions under which you're recording, is it really a quiet studio or are
you just recording at home?(that can affect what mike you want to use) Also, are you using the mike strictly for overdubbing or are you going to be ever recording live where you want to avoid sound "bleeding" with other singers
or instruments? Whatever microphone you choose, are you using it for studio vocals only?
Teacher-You may want to describe the acoustic conditions under which you're recording, is it really a quiet studio or are
you just recording at home?(that can affect what mike you want to use) Also, are you using the mike strictly for overdubbing or are you going to be ever recording live where you want to avoid sound "bleeding" with other singers
or instruments? Whatever microphone you choose, are you using it for studio vocals only?
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Organ Grinder
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For what its worth (I am a newbie, after all) I plan on buying a Rode NT1 for vocal applications. Until I can buy something better, I will be running it thru an ART mic pre-amp. I have heard the results my brother gets with it with an identical setup, and it rivals what my nad did with a Neumann. Its also cheap: around $200 on musician's friend.
If anyone disagrees, please let me know because purchase I'm going to be buying it soon.
If anyone disagrees, please let me know because purchase I'm going to be buying it soon.
PowerCouple
New member
Just saying...
I own a Rode NT2 and I find it VERY versatile. I´ve been using it on vocals (M and F), brasses, Acoustic guitars, rare woodwind instruments, overheads and so on... I also own a tiny tube preamp that gives just the warmth I need.
I can´t tell about other mics because I never tried them.
But I´m pretty sure I won´t change this RODE now...
I really like it...at first I was a little distrustful about it...
But now I´m glad!!!
PC
I own a Rode NT2 and I find it VERY versatile. I´ve been using it on vocals (M and F), brasses, Acoustic guitars, rare woodwind instruments, overheads and so on... I also own a tiny tube preamp that gives just the warmth I need.
I can´t tell about other mics because I never tried them.
But I´m pretty sure I won´t change this RODE now...
I really like it...at first I was a little distrustful about it...
But now I´m glad!!!
PC
darrin_h2000
Banned
I would buy one If I saw It but thats an 1100.00 mic
If the RODE NT2 Is the exact same microphone as the Behringer B-2 I would rather save the 150.00
Ive been looking into an avlux that falls in this catagory I tried one and It sounded good as anything I have tried out.
Im just wary of getting a product that I havent seen before.
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Dot
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The Studio Projects is going to be light years a head of anything in that price range, and it runs around $200. The Røde NT2 is worth consideration, but not the NT1, IMO.
Shure KSM32 is also a great mic for about $499.
Shure KSM32 is also a great mic for about $499.
Gidge
Lapdance Test Dummy
a few that YOU SHOULD AUDITION......
marshall v67
studio project1
at4033
akg c3000b
rode ntk
shure sm57/58
marshall v67
studio project1
at4033
akg c3000b
rode ntk
shure sm57/58
alanhyatt
PMI Audio Group
darrin_h2000
Thanks for the segway opportunity, but you know I don't take those. The C1 has received great reviews, and I am very pleased over them, but like I have always said, listen to the people that have used them, they will be the best source for what they do.
You will get all kinds of opinions of many different mics, so it is hard to funnel down which mic is for you. All of them will do a nice job. Some better than others, but to find out which ones, listen, and learn.
Thanks for the segway opportunity, but you know I don't take those. The C1 has received great reviews, and I am very pleased over them, but like I have always said, listen to the people that have used them, they will be the best source for what they do.
You will get all kinds of opinions of many different mics, so it is hard to funnel down which mic is for you. All of them will do a nice job. Some better than others, but to find out which ones, listen, and learn.
darrin_h2000
Banned
Thanks but Ive seen the list of vendors for the studio products c-1 and theres not one within 1000 miles of kansas city. So even if I wanted to I couldn't audition It.
I am curious about it ,Ive always had u87 taste but have a nady budget. Maybe you could ship me one and I could promote the line to the local vendors and open the kansas city market to studio projects.
Kansas city Isnt a cowtown after all we do have the only Musicians friend store in the whole world and a mars to boot.
Right now I dont know anyone in this town that has studio projects mics. period.
I am curious about it ,Ive always had u87 taste but have a nady budget. Maybe you could ship me one and I could promote the line to the local vendors and open the kansas city market to studio projects.
Kansas city Isnt a cowtown after all we do have the only Musicians friend store in the whole world and a mars to boot.
Right now I dont know anyone in this town that has studio projects mics. period.
Teacher
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its for home recording in a basement no sound proof booth might be used for stage show ...but its for Mostly low voices home recording(people rappin) but there will be a time where it will be used for a females singing voice
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chessparov
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Teacher-Since you using the mike mostly for rappin/stage/female vocals you may also want to consider the following microphones; (non-handheld) Sennheiser 421, Electro-Voice re20, Shure SM-7.
(handheld) Shure Beta 58, Shure Beta 87, Beyer M88, Neumann KM105. Of course there are a lot more choices!
All the mikes on this list with the exception of the Shure Beta 87 and Neumann are dynamic microphones.
I have owned and used both the AKG c3000b and the Rode NT1 (I sold both), they're both good mikes, however they
were too sensitive for my taste for homerecording due to their pick-up of ambient noise.
(handheld) Shure Beta 58, Shure Beta 87, Beyer M88, Neumann KM105. Of course there are a lot more choices!
All the mikes on this list with the exception of the Shure Beta 87 and Neumann are dynamic microphones.
I have owned and used both the AKG c3000b and the Rode NT1 (I sold both), they're both good mikes, however they
were too sensitive for my taste for homerecording due to their pick-up of ambient noise.
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Telefunken
GUITARDAZE
example of NT1
Ok so your thinking about the nt1 or nt2 and the studio projects c1. I will give my opinion on these mics as I have been useing them alot latley. The nt1 Is a very clear mic. Here is an example of a song That I did all the vocals with using the nt1. http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/251/rich_bischoff.html
It is amazing all the opinions on these low end mics yet no one ever post examples of how they sound in a song.(I shouldnt say that, some people do post stuff) The song is called farmboy and all vocals were sang through a Rode Nt1.
From what I have been told by Rode the nt2 is the same as the nt1 but it has the switchable paterns on it.
The C1 I have had for a Month now and think it is a great mic. I have never heard the U-87 but this mic is working well for me. Is it better than the nt1? I don't know, I am getting excellent results with both mics. The C1 seems to give my voice more coloration and at times seems to get lost in the mix. The Nt1 is pretty clear most of the time. It really is a toss up. If you have the cash, maybe order both and decide which one you like better. I will post some of my songs that I have recorded with the C1 at a later time. Something to keep in mind is that opinions on mics are all subjective, and my voice may sound better through a nt1 than yours or the next guys etc etc etc.
In my opinion alot of the cheaper priced large diaphramn mics are good and you have to experiment with each one to get the sound your looking for.
just my two cents
Ok so your thinking about the nt1 or nt2 and the studio projects c1. I will give my opinion on these mics as I have been useing them alot latley. The nt1 Is a very clear mic. Here is an example of a song That I did all the vocals with using the nt1. http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/251/rich_bischoff.html
It is amazing all the opinions on these low end mics yet no one ever post examples of how they sound in a song.(I shouldnt say that, some people do post stuff) The song is called farmboy and all vocals were sang through a Rode Nt1.
From what I have been told by Rode the nt2 is the same as the nt1 but it has the switchable paterns on it.
The C1 I have had for a Month now and think it is a great mic. I have never heard the U-87 but this mic is working well for me. Is it better than the nt1? I don't know, I am getting excellent results with both mics. The C1 seems to give my voice more coloration and at times seems to get lost in the mix. The Nt1 is pretty clear most of the time. It really is a toss up. If you have the cash, maybe order both and decide which one you like better. I will post some of my songs that I have recorded with the C1 at a later time. Something to keep in mind is that opinions on mics are all subjective, and my voice may sound better through a nt1 than yours or the next guys etc etc etc.
In my opinion alot of the cheaper priced large diaphramn mics are good and you have to experiment with each one to get the sound your looking for.
just my two cents
alanhyatt
PMI Audio Group
darrin_h2000
Thanks for the offer, but I really can't do that, because if I do it for you, I have to do it for everyone. All the dealers will be happy to ship you a mic, and you can ask them if they have a return policy if you are unhappy with it.
It was our decision, not to use the mass retailers, but we may have to go that route to satisfy the distribution as the demand for the mics grow, but our problem is the bodies are a dual alloy cast, not a spun brass. What this means is mass production is much more time consuming, but the benefits are worth it.
Thanks for the offer, but I really can't do that, because if I do it for you, I have to do it for everyone. All the dealers will be happy to ship you a mic, and you can ask them if they have a return policy if you are unhappy with it.
It was our decision, not to use the mass retailers, but we may have to go that route to satisfy the distribution as the demand for the mics grow, but our problem is the bodies are a dual alloy cast, not a spun brass. What this means is mass production is much more time consuming, but the benefits are worth it.
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chessparov
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Re: recorded examples of mikes
Just of the top of my head-some famous examples of the mikes I've mentioned previously. Shure SM-7 was used on the "Thriller"
album, Mick Jagger uses a Shure SM58 a lot, Bonnie Raitt uses the
Electro-Voice re20, and Phil Collins uses the Beyer M88. All their material is better recorded than mine! (surprise)
Seriously, you might want to consider getting a condenser and a nice dynamic-you can do it for under $500 total for both.
If a performer drops the dynamic it's not as big as a deal as a condenser typically! I won't pretend to be in the same class as
Alan Hyatt or Harvey Gerst (and some others!) as far as advice,
but I have a good ear.
Just of the top of my head-some famous examples of the mikes I've mentioned previously. Shure SM-7 was used on the "Thriller"
album, Mick Jagger uses a Shure SM58 a lot, Bonnie Raitt uses the
Electro-Voice re20, and Phil Collins uses the Beyer M88. All their material is better recorded than mine! (surprise)
Seriously, you might want to consider getting a condenser and a nice dynamic-you can do it for under $500 total for both.
If a performer drops the dynamic it's not as big as a deal as a condenser typically! I won't pretend to be in the same class as
Alan Hyatt or Harvey Gerst (and some others!) as far as advice,
but I have a good ear.
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Harvey Gerst
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Re: Re: recorded examples of mikes
Hey, that's one more than I have these days!!chessparov said:
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ShakesTheClown
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A lesser mentioned mic that is hard to beat for the price is the ADK 51-TC Its right around 400 or so and it is a rock solid mic good for quite a few applications. Also endorsed by me, Shakestheclown ;-) (and Ed) Really nice warm tube mic for a great price.