Which LD Condensor

[Jburn34]

I've got an SP C1 right now for main vocals, also a c1000s and an mxl 603s, and I am looking for another LD condensor to complement my C1.

I've seen SP B1's and oktava mk319's on ebay for under 100. I know about the quality issues with oktava, also. I need something in this price range to work on voices that the C1 won't.

What are your recommendations?

Much Thanks,
Jeremy

 

[ambi]

I think the B1 is like, 80 dollars new.

 

[Gidge]

check the for sale forum...theres a Marshall MXLv93m (same as Marshall 2003) for $100......

of the ones in the poll, B1 without a doubt.....

 

[chessparov]

To be assured of getting a "good" Oktava microphone, you'd need to get
one from somewhere like www.oktava.com (The Sound Room).
By the time you're paying that price, however, there are plenty of alternatives
for less $$, as you implied in your original post.

Per Harvey Gerst, the Marshall and the C1 sound somewhat similar.
(although the Marshall's low mid-range wouldn't work as well on me)
The "B" series from Studio Projects would be an excellent complement though.
Much more neutral than a "C" series or a Marshall.

Chris

 

[Jburn34]

What about the v67g? They've got one on ebay for buy it now with 99 dollars. How is it?

Thanks,
Jeremy

 

[Speeddemon]

Well, they say that the V67 is that marshall that sounds like the C1.

I like my SP B3, but I think a Røde NT1000 or maybe an Audio Technica 4033 will sound different and complimentary to the C1. (both around $300...) Or be a man, and buy a Sennheiser MD421! Which sounds great too on vocals.

 

[chessparov]

You have to watch out for sibilance on the Rode NT1000,
and "nasality" on the AT4033. At least that's how they worked
on my voice. I've also read that the AT4033 tends to work better
on an analog recorder than a digital one due to a "bump" in its
frequency response. at least on vocals.

Love the MD421 too, however, both it and the "C" series have a
signature sound that's extremely effective, especially on uptempo material, when you want a thicker sound. The B1 is radically different and would be particulary handy for "unplugged" type of material.

Chris

 

[cavedog101]

You could be a 'real man' and get an MD-441...taint nuttin dont sound good on it.....If ya had the ability to try out ,in a decent space of time, 20 MD-319 Octavas, I'd say you'd get one that is remarkable...hard to do over e'bay.....BUT...that being said..a really remarkable one is just that...no bumps or nodes..havent found a voice yet that didnt transate on it...still, if ya dont have 20 of em to demo...forget it...the ones at the sound room are going for around list..

 

[Eric-Jensen]

I tried an e-bay Oktava 319. What a piece of crap. Sounded like I made a cassette without Dolby when I made the first test (digital) recording. It was an honest guy, and he took it back.

 

[chessparov]

The Oktava 219 and 319 actually sound somewhat similar to
the Sennheiser MD421, as the "highs" are rolled off, and it has
a nice thick sound. I'm pretty sure Eric that you had a "bad" one.

The Sennheiser MD421 is a more pragmatic choice IMHO over the Oktava's, as it's so multi-purpose and more rugged.
Though the infamous 421 "clip" is another story!

Chris