Hi,
Despite this being my first post, I've been lurking here for a couple of years from time to time (and been more active over at cubase.net and homerec.com). Anyway, I don't seem to be able to find the complete archive of old posts where this may have been addressed earlier, so here goes my question:
I wasn't really looking for a new mic, but got the chance to get an NT1000 for a reasonable price. I already have a couple of other LDCs, a C1 and a B1. I have earlier tested a TB1 but returned it in favour of the B1. I also have some other mics, like (SDC) 4 Oktava MC012's, a couple of Behringer ECM8000, (Dynamics) Shure SM58, AKG D3800 etc.
I'm normally using a tfpro p3 as my preamp (often just without the compresser or EQ), but sometimes go straight into the mic inputs of my soundcard (STAudio CPort) or via my mixer, a Soundcraft Spirit Folio 12. I usually monitor on my Dynaudio BM6a speakers.
Before testing the NT1000, I would normally pull out the B1 for a "neutral" LDC and the C1 for a different quality of sound. However, in my testing, I found the NT1000 less over-bright than I had heard it on other peoples recordings. In fact, I was a bit surprised to find it warmer than the B1 -- and it showed the B1 as a bit harsh/hard at times... so it made me wonder if the NT1000 would be a better "all round" mic than the B1?
More details on what I tested them with/on can be found here:
http://homerecording.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=125487However, I've seen many people say that it is easy to become tired of the NT1000 sound... so my question is really this:
* Should I ditch the NT1000 and better go get a MXL V67G for that warmer sound
* or should I keep the NT1000 as an addition to the B1 and C1
* or are the differences between the NT1000 and the B1 not larger than what others feel can be "fixed" with a bit of EQ?
Do others also find the B1 to be a bit "hard" on some material?
Harvey, I'd certainly like your input, since I guess you're familiar with all these mics.
I mostly record male and female vocals (not only my own), acoustic guitar, percussion, flute, sax, accordeon...
Thanks in advance,
-- Per.