Hello,
I've been using my AKG 414 almost exclusively for vocals. 1/4 the way through the bass trap process, I can already tell that this mic is much brighter than I had orginally thought.
I can see where the simblance is going to be an excessive problem as my room gets more and more clear.
If you could only have two vocal mics, and assuming that one had to be an AKG C414, what would be the other choice?
Budget is fairly important. I need to be under $1000.
I've considered the Audio Technica 4050 and 4060 tube mic. I'm looking at the Shure KSM 44. I'm considering ribbom mics, but I'm afraid to use these as I'm clumsy and forgetful. The mic will be fried from phantom power in about 3 sessions!!
In the same light, my only preamps are the Vintech 1272 re-issue (2 channels) and my Macke 1604 VLZ board. I'm looking for a great contrast to the Vintech. Do you guys have any ideas?
I purchased the Vintech at a very early stage in my recording adventure and I've often compared the preamp to my Mackies and haven't heard much of a difference. Granted, my control room is horrible (I'm working on that) and maybe I'm a little inexperienced, but just haven't heard where my $1000 went.
On that note, a few guys on this forum have said the 1272 is aclean preamp and is not known as a character preamp. I guess that's what I need.
So what preamp would be a compliment to the my Vintech 1272 preamps. I would prefer two channels and I would like to be under $2k. Ideally, I'd like to find something used to save some cash.
What do you guys recommend?
Brandon