[mixedupsteve]

Originally Posted by apachelion

Guys, let's talk about a real-world situation please.

You have a demanding vocalist, he is great professionally, and he wants even the tiniest nuances of his voice heard by everyone in front. You are the guy who takes care of his sound, and you have to buy all the necessary equipment and do the right setup every time he performs. He plays all types of venues--big, small, band, acoustic, everything. He wants the best and only the best every time, and you are gonna have to create a setup that "just works".

What are you going to do to be successful? As some of you pointed out, sure all singers are different, but not that different and obviously, you can't try every single microphone or preamp out there on him, can you? Where do you start? What are your first top choices?

Here's a tip--you are miking a hard rock vocalist in every imaginable situation.

Please talk from experience and a professional standpoint, and be specific.

Thanks

There are specific applications of gear based on specific situations. The rig fits the gig. If you would be more specific you might get a more specific answer. There's no magic box that solves all the problems in the business.