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popmann · 11th September 2006

I think you need to define "smooth high end".

Sm7b has NO high end, but takes EQ well.

The M160 has no high end and it does NOT EQ well, IMO.

The hamburg is very open and bright without being really boosted up there.

The 4047 is dull, thick, and it's high end very grainy and electronic.

The TC is HELLA boosted and bright, and if you're a dynamic singer--don't bother. As you increase SPLs, the midrange will actually suck OUT of it and it will fall back into a mix. it's bright, boosted high end is, IMO, very nice sounding...it's too bad for the mid/dynamics thing.

In the price range, my picks are the 4050, Hamburg, or Sm7b with EQ. The SM7 is probably the most phase coherent and large of the three. The Hamburg is the thinnest and has the most mid honk. I like the Hamburg, because I like a strong mid honk on my voice.

11th September 2006	#13
popmann Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Nashville Posts: 3,178 1 Review written	I think you need to define "smooth high end". Sm7b has NO high end, but takes EQ well. The M160 has no high end and it does NOT EQ well, IMO. The hamburg is very open and bright without being really boosted up there. The 4047 is dull, thick, and it's high end very grainy and electronic. The TC is HELLA boosted and bright, and if you're a dynamic singer--don't bother. As you increase SPLs, the midrange will actually suck OUT of it and it will fall back into a mix. it's bright, boosted high end is, IMO, very nice sounding...it's too bad for the mid/dynamics thing. In the price range, my picks are the 4050, Hamburg, or Sm7b with EQ. The SM7 is probably the most phase coherent and large of the three. The Hamburg is the thinnest and has the most mid honk. I like the Hamburg, because I like a strong mid honk on my voice.