What is Best Mic for Studio Vocal Recording Under $500

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Hmmmm.

Shakes,

I've never heard of that one. Who makes those? Where are they made?

Also has anyone tried the Rode NTK or NT1000 mics. I don't hear much about these.

Also what kind of results are people getting with the Marshall V67G mic?
 
Originally posted by teacher
"yo alan ur vocals sound real good...that nt1 is def gonna get more consideration"

Did Alan post some stuff done with the NT1? I want to hear it.
 
Telefunken said:
Did Alan post some stuff done with the NT1? I want to hear it.
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Sounds a bit far-fetched to me. :D

I believe he spaketh of thee, oh Telefunkster.

This was a really good laugh!!!
 
Sorry Guys,

Somone is smokin too much good stuff. :cool:

I did not put out anything with the NT1. Truth is, I don't like them. Too brassy and unatural on the top end at about 12Kz.

But that is just me, they can work fine for many other tracks or applications, but I like a bigger fuller type sound. :D
 
Sorry Alan
I just thought it was ironic that Teacher thought he was listening to the nt1 posted by you......
 
Yeah, you would think I would have done one with the C1!!!

I really don't like MP3's because there is no consistency for playback. I mix based on my monitor speakers, which are Dynaudio M1's, so whatever I do will sound different and out of whack on computer, or other studio monitors, so I just don't do them.

That's the other reason, I have always said not to pay too much attention to the MP3's, including the ones done by Hook Studios in Burbank on the C1.
 
There are some good articles....

There are good articles about the Rode NTK, and the C1 at www.prorec.com . As far as what they say the C1 is a very nice mic. I am probably gonna buy one after i buy new studio monitors.

just thought yall should know

darnold.
 
Got my new c-1

As soon as I got it home and hooked it up it got real hot and burst into flames and and burned down the whole house and the town orphanage.

Ok Im just joking Alan where is the closest place to kansas city to try one of these studio projects mics. I really hate to deal with giving my credit card numbers over the phone and having stuff sent thru the mail. Just to test a mic.
 
READ about the ADK 51-TC before you buy something. It is a very very fine Tube mic.. Well kept secret I guess. ;-)
 
Originally posted by chessparov
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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Anyone have any input as to how the C1 performs in this regard? I, like many here, have a significant amount of ambient noise to deal with.
 
Queue, if you're recording in an apartment or house w/ traffic and other noise coming from outside, I would not recommend the C1. The TLM 103, U87 and all other Neumann large condensers – and any mic modeled after them – are not going to be good, either. The best condenser mic I've found for working to keep additional area sound out of the mic is an AKG 414.

Of course, a good dynamic, like a 57 pointed directly opposite of the unwanted sound source works really well. The mic is specifically designed not to pick up sound that is coming from its rear side.
 
thats a hard price point to me, as a couple bucks more you have the ksm32 and the at 4050.. both of these sound better than most budget minded companies ive heard.. but are a little bit more than 500, but i feel if you limit is 500 wait a month or so and save up the extra 50 or 100 dollars that is neccesary. i'll probably lean towards the 4050 for diversity and overall sound quality. the ksm32 is a close second.
 
my mistake alan so who was it that posted an mp3 link to a rock n roll band that supposedly used the nt1 i thought the vocals sounded good
 
I ve already posted it on other threads, please check out the mics of Mr. Blackmer (the founder of dbx).
You find it on the web: www.earthwks.com

The SR 69 is simply one of the most amazing vocal mics I've ever heard - I carry one with me on every job and I use it whenever I can. One of the interesting things about that mic is that theres no change in sound when you sing off axis or even 90 degrees into it - no phasing, you just get lower level.

I've also a AKG C414 B-TL II , the retro vocal version, it adds warnth and a nice colour to vocals, its not as smooth as a tube but comes pretty close.

I don't know what it goes for in the US tho...
 
Hey Guys,

I am not sure if this is working, and it is only a very quick demo, but try to download it as the recoding was done with a C1 on a small Mackie console with no added eq. The C1 was absolutely flat.

Go to: http://www.filesanywhere.com and log on using these:
Username: demotech
Password: Pleoni

The Filename is "Wishing In The Wind Mp3"
Its in THE "OPEN THIS ONE" folder on the left side of the page,
highlight the file and and click on download at the top.

It's about 5 megs, encoded @ 160 kbs, so it takes a little time, but well worth it. :D
 
KSM32, not as japanese sounding as the 4050 which is the next runner up. The Rode mics in general sound pretty harsh. Stay away from dynamics for studio vocals unless you don't mind getting stuffing em down in the mix. Clear a spot for em if you do because they won't have the clearity of a condensor (A/B em and you'll see what I mean).
 
darrin_h2000

I got wind that you either bought or received as a gift a C1. My local guy in Kansas City told me he was setting something up for you to demo, but you got it elsewhere.

If I am wrong, then I am sorry, but if I am right, then how about some feedback. I am sure others would love to know your experience, because you waited for some time to get a C1. So the burning question is.....
 
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