Bubba#$%Kron wrote on Thu, 27 January 2011 19:44 |
Get a used BLUE Kiwi off ebay. Thats the greatest mic in that price range IMO. Its got an extended top end because its transformerless, but when plugged into a neve type pre its the perfect balance. Cheers |
marcel wrote on Thu, 27 January 2011 20:49 |
I'd go (used) U87, personally. I know it's not the most exciting or sexy choice out there, but it does so many things well. |
Fletcher wrote on Fri, 28 January 2011 07:57 |
Because I do work for a microphone manufacturer I will NOT give you any specific recommendations - but will mention that every singer will couple well with a different mics and that no two applications are the same. A singer's voice will change all the time - what they had for breakfast can change what mic will couple best with the singer - the key of the song can change what mic will couple best with the singer - the musical arrangement [key heavy? guitar heavy? heavy guitars or clean? etc., etc., etc.] will all change what mic will couple best with the singer. Your best bet is to try a few. Find what works with the singers you work with most often and others that compliment those singers in different settings. There is no "one size fits all" recommendation available here - what is necessary is for you to gain experience with the tools and learn how to go through the process of picking the "right" tool for the job... or at least the "right" tool as it applies to the music at hand and your sense of aesthetic for the production. Peace. |
grantis wrote on Thu, 27 January 2011 21:08 | ||
The only U87 I've used sounded...'cold' to me. Didn't seem to have a lot of life to it. But I know old mics can be a crap shoot sometimes. I'll see about trying another one. thanks! |
grantis wrote on Fri, 28 January 2011 10:22 |
I've used a mic that worked (well) for every singer who sang through it, across many genres. I know it's possible. The problem is getting one of those mics built for me....the guy just doesn't make them anymore. |
Barry Hufker wrote on Sun, 30 January 2011 00:56 |
But I can certainly "second" the Milab DC 196. It's a very fine mic for many things. |
Wireline wrote on Sun, 30 January 2011 07:38 |
Grant, if you ask around in Nashvegas, you might discover an awful lot of folks use an SM7 for an awful lot of things vocally. Although not a Nashville guy here, I use them for quite a wide variety of vocal chores, and rarely do they let me down. Not always "the best" (whatever that means" but very seldom the least desirable on any voice. Dern sight cheaper than your budget, too, which will allow you some other options as well. Jes opinion. |