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bigbaby987 · 22nd January 2004

I'm the production manager at a couple of radio stations in New York City(both top 10

*not to be a arrogant bastard*) plus a counsultant for 2 of the major radio networks and RE20's along with SM7's are all you need. The real deal is your mic pre. That's going to make the difference. I'm using a Symetrix 528E. That's the digital one. I've also used avalon and valley pre's and personally I like the Symetrix because it is much more sterile and precise. Don't go too over the top. Understand that vocal(singing) mic's and v/o mic's have different characteristics. One thing you may want to know is that the SM7 doesn't have such a proximity factor like the RE20. To get a "good" signal from the RE20 you need to get within 6". However with the sm7 8-10" is cool.

My only exception to what i've mentioned is probably the soundelux u195, but that would be my last choice. why spend 4 to 5 hundred extra bucks...

btw the RE27 is a nice mic if you want crystal, crystal clear sound but loses a lot of warmth unlike it's predicesor the RE20.

lastly get a beautiful compressor if you want to make your voice big. i know one of the major voice guys and he uses an alesis 2620 and he's the big voice for over 100 stations world wide. Trust me if you ever just met the guy on the street you would never ever ever ever....especially after he spoke to you....know that he's doing this on his level.......never.....ie...he's done tv vo's for def jam, bet, atlantic records, greatest hits stuff and in real life he has a pretty squeaky voice.

22nd January 2004	#26
bigbaby987 Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Dallas Posts: 534	I'm the production manager at a couple of radio stations in New York City(both top 10 not to be a arrogant bastard) plus a counsultant for 2 of the major radio networks and RE20's along with SM7's are all you need. The real deal is your mic pre. That's going to make the difference. I'm using a Symetrix 528E. That's the digital one. I've also used avalon and valley pre's and personally I like the Symetrix because it is much more sterile and precise. Don't go too over the top. Understand that vocal(singing) mic's and v/o mic's have different characteristics. One thing you may want to know is that the SM7 doesn't have such a proximity factor like the RE20. To get a "good" signal from the RE20 you need to get within 6". However with the sm7 8-10" is cool. My only exception to what i've mentioned is probably the soundelux u195, but that would be my last choice. why spend 4 to 5 hundred extra bucks... btw the RE27 is a nice mic if you want crystal, crystal clear sound but loses a lot of warmth unlike it's predicesor the RE20. lastly get a beautiful compressor if you want to make your voice big. i know one of the major voice guys and he uses an alesis 2620 and he's the big voice for over 100 stations world wide. Trust me if you ever just met the guy on the street you would never ever ever ever....especially after he spoke to you....know that he's doing this on his level.......never.....ie...he's done tv vo's for def jam, bet, atlantic records, greatest hits stuff and in real life he has a pretty squeaky voice.