Which mic sounds the best?

[nononsensetype]

I am currently up for a total upgrade in all my equipment so now I would like to know which would be the best vocal mic?

at4033
at4050
ksm32
c1

 

[Track Rat]

Sorry my friend but there's no correct answer. Any one of the mics listed would sound best on a particular singer in a particular song context. Sometimes a 57 is best, sometimes a U-87.
That being said, the 4050 wouldn't suck I'm sure. I've used 4033's with great success. I've no experience with the other two.

 

[nononsensetype]

when I asked for the best mic, I was referring to features such as warmness, signal to noise ratio, longevity,etc

 

[db51]

I was referring to features such as warmness, signal to noise ratio, longevity

"Warmness" is a subjective quality. There's no way you can rate "warmness" : it depends on how and on whom the mic is being used, as well as who's listening...

Signal to noise ratio isn't something you should be concerned with when choosing a mic since all the ones you mentionned have very low self noise.

Same goes for longetivity, all these mics should last a lifetime, if taken care of properly.

Sorry, looks like you're gonna have to try these mics out yourself

 

[knownuttin]

Well, then, which one is the "phattest"?

Hee-hee!
-kent

 

[meriphew]

What is your budget? Personally, I would go for a used mic. Soundelux is the line of mics that I normally recommend, simply because they are fantastic for a fair price.

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