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Heterodox · 10th May 2003

Thanks Jay / Steve.

Having a 1176 in the chain seems like a great thing to me, so I guess I'm leaning towards the 6176.

I take it neither of you are C1 fans? Everybody seems to say its performance is far beyond its price range (owning multiple $400 and below mics i'd have to agree). It also seems to have a rep for making vocals already in the frequency pocket. I also found this to be my experience - mostly. Actually I loved the tone I got from them on overheads...alot more low-mids without being overly dark. The ride pings seemed to almost hit me in the gut of my head. Yes that's right. The gut of my head.

Rip Rowan had a pretty stellar review of it (then again, what do his opinion matter?)...and he did some 4050 comparisons, with the C1 beating it in his mind. Then again, he professes that he isn't impressed by U87s...and whilst I haven't used/heard one in person, I can obviously gather that this is a 1 in 1000 opinion.

First thing first: it has to be a great vocal mic. After that versatility and longevity come into play.

I'll check out the 4050 - found some good prices. Jay, any suggestions for a 500-1500 mic then?

10th May 2003	#12
Heterodox Gear maniac Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 289 Thread Starter	Thanks Jay / Steve. Having a 1176 in the chain seems like a great thing to me, so I guess I'm leaning towards the 6176. I take it neither of you are C1 fans? Everybody seems to say its performance is far beyond its price range (owning multiple $400 and below mics i'd have to agree). It also seems to have a rep for making vocals already in the frequency pocket. I also found this to be my experience - mostly. Actually I loved the tone I got from them on overheads...alot more low-mids without being overly dark. The ride pings seemed to almost hit me in the gut of my head. Yes that's right. The gut of my head. Rip Rowan had a pretty stellar review of it (then again, what do his opinion matter?)...and he did some 4050 comparisons, with the C1 beating it in his mind. Then again, he professes that he isn't impressed by U87s...and whilst I haven't used/heard one in person, I can obviously gather that this is a 1 in 1000 opinion. First thing first: it has to be a great vocal mic. After that versatility and longevity come into play. I'll check out the 4050 - found some good prices. Jay, any suggestions for a 500-1500 mic then?