Amazing Dynamic Mics!??? - Page 2

Reptil · 6th December 2007, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thephatboi

I vote for:
421
441
M88

BTW how does the M69 differ from the M88? Do they sound similar?

roll off on low end, M88 goes deeper. for the rest the same character.
sshhh it's a sleeper

centurymantra · 6th December 2007, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reptil

roll off on low end, M88 goes deeper. for the rest the same character.
sshhh it's a sleeper

Yeah...I'm no 'high end' expert, but do think the M69 is a great sleeper mic and often recommend them as an on-the-cheaper side of things mic when an M88 is mentioned. I think I got mine (an older non-TG one) for, like, $70. That is a seriously good deal. I took up a recommendation and have been using it on bass cab with good results.

Oh..rats! I was supposed to keep quiet...

bing81 · 6th December 2007, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camus

Sennheiser MD431. Looks like a complete joke, sounds absolutely terrific. The ultimate "scratch vocal becomes keeper" mic.

Ssh!

darkwavo · 6th December 2007, 07:25 PM

I am so in love with the D12 and D1203 , i wonder how the D-19c is ? I know it has gotten more attention since the Beatle Book came. Look at this one going for $599 on ebay. That seems overpriced, or is this model really something special?

avare · 6th December 2007, 07:42 PM

This is my second post on this adding information thread. I forgot a mic.

Assuming that by dynamic you mean not a condenser, the Beyer M160 is fantastic.

Andre

pootkao · 6th December 2007, 07:50 PM

We've got 2 AKG D202's kicking around that I LOVE on bass amps in particular. They also work on certain guitar amps, depending on the tone you're going for. Those old AKG dual-port dynamics are funny mics, but very very usable.

thephatboi · 6th December 2007, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mltamisin

I've been diggin the whole Heil line. Using the PR-30 or PR-40 on floor toms. PR-30 on guitar. PR-20 on snare.

ditto on the Heil PR20 on snare, I just got one and love it.

vernier · 6th December 2007, 08:28 PM

Quote:

I am so in love with the D12 and D1203 , i wonder how the D-19c is ?

I use D19c alot ...one of my faves.

darkwavo · 6th December 2007, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pootkao

We've got 2 AKG D202's kicking around that I LOVE on bass amps in particular. They also work on certain guitar amps, depending on the tone you're going for. Those old AKG dual-port dynamics are funny mics, but very very usable.

Check out this D202

darkwavo · 6th December 2007, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vernier

I use D19c alot ...one of my faves.

Vernier, Are they really worth $600 ... or is this inflated because of beatles affiliation?
Is the D190 somehow a relative of d-19

big country · 6th December 2007, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omicron_9

AKG D-224-E. Cool and unusual dual-diaphragm design.

-0.9

how does it work ?

do u have any links to AKG website discontinued products page

vernier · 6th December 2007, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Vernier, Are they really worth $600 ... or is this inflated because of beatles affiliation?

It's just an average mic like a 57. Beatles probably used it for convenience more than anything. I use it for drums sometimes, and always on the Martin D18.

Brad McGowan · 7th December 2007, 02:28 AM

Some of my favorite dynamics are:

SM7
EV RE16
EV 635a (sounds good on everything if you ask me)
Heil PR30
Heil PR40
SM57 with TAB transformer

I'd much rather make a record with dynamics than condensers for some reason. Maybe it's because it makes me nostalgic for my 4-track days.

Brad

gevermil · 7th December 2007, 02:36 AM

RE15/16/18 , sm7 , 421 . M88 on kick is lovely .

phaqu · 7th December 2007, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avare

An amazing mic, and unknown, the Shure SM53.

Andre

Hell yeah,..and I thought no one else really knew about them.
And they look pretty cool to.

Flying_Dutchman · 7th December 2007, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reptil

heeejjjj interesting.
never heard that one.
applications? favorite use?

I had some good times recording saxophone, Bass Amps, Kick Drum, Floor Tom, snare and on shouted vox. Its in the RE20 direction, but less known, so sometimes they are very cheap at ebay...

philosi · 7th December 2007, 12:26 PM

Only one mention of the SM57 with TAB transformer? I'm suprised. That is one damn good mic.

Fletcher · 7th December 2007, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philosi

Only one mention of the SM57 with TAB transformer? I'm suprised. That is one damn good mic.

Shhhhh.... it's hard to keep up with the demand as it is... if everyone knows about it we're screwed!!

Omicron_9 · 7th December 2007, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big country

how does it work ?

do u have any links to AKG website discontinued products page

D 224 (Discontinued)

I believe each diaphragm was intended for different frequencies; one for bass, one for treble. I have one I've had for years and it sounds closer to a condenser than a dynamic. Flat to 20k.

Here's some archival AKG info....

-0.9

Blast9 · 7th December 2007, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynn Fuston

I've never put a mic on a fucin. I'll have to take your word on it.

;-]

What???No-one laugh at this one yet?

warhead · 7th December 2007, 04:11 PM

Audix i5: Smoother top vs an SM57, and has a much more open and big sounding bottom end and none of the low-mid boxiness of an SM57 on snare, cabs, etc. All for the same price as an SM57.

Electro Voice ND468: Wow. On guitar cabs it's one of my favorite mics of all time. The pattern is incredibly tight, the top end response very open for a dynamic, and the mic is VERY proximity dependent for low end response. In other words, you can work this sucker 1/2" from a speaker and out from there and acheive the amount of low end woof you require (or need to eliminate). I've cut acoustic guitar tracks with it that rocked also.

Electro Voice ND868: Great kick mic, I've even used on some vocals with success.

Heil PR40: Condensor like sound, very versatile dynamic, you can pretty much put it anywhere.

War

Reptil · 7th December 2007, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flying_Dutchman

I had some good times recording saxophone, Bass Amps, Kick Drum, Floor Tom, snare and on shouted vox. Its in the RE20 direction, but less known, so sometimes they are very cheap at ebay...

nice, thanks, I'll keep an eye on it.

turns out to be "the" sleeper thread LOL

Lynn Fuston · 7th December 2007, 04:22 PM

Warhead,

After looking at your icon over the months , I can't help but be concerned by your impending immurement.

What happens when the last brick is laid?

Will Montresor just laugh and walk away?

big country · 7th December 2007, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omicron_9

D 224 (Discontinued)

I believe each diaphragm was intended for different frequencies; one for bass, one for treble. I have one I've had for years and it sounds closer to a condenser than a dynamic. Flat to 20k.

Here's some archival AKG info....

-0.9

very cool thanks

looks like a great design

but then again I favor the odd

Reptil · 7th December 2007, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynn Fuston

Warhead,

After looking at your icon over the months , I can't help but be concerned by your impending immurement.

What happens when the last brick is laid?

Will Montresor just laugh and walk away?

OR..... he may turn into a different personality.

WHOAH

davemc · 8th December 2007, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camus

Sennheiser MD431. Looks like a complete joke, sounds absolutely terrific. The ultimate "scratch vocal becomes keeper" mic.

yep great mic. Kept it after selling off most of my other mics.
Works well for vocals at home. Like most here SM7,RE20,441,421,M88 are cool
I do agree. A lot of people go for cheap chinese condensors at home. Where a dynamic will give them a better defined sound, with less spill of there crap room. Yes lacks a little clarity also lacks the teh top end plastic crap as well.

andytheswede · 11th February 2008, 12:18 AM

sennheiser e945!
Made for live rock’n roll vocals, but try it on a snare or acoustic guitar and you’ll shit your pants.

johnnyjellybean · 11th February 2008, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big country

pr40
best fucin mic ever made

I'm going to try one of thesefor sure. I don't stop hhearing about them and an old friend of mine is the distributor here in Canada.

Brad McGowan · 11th February 2008, 01:52 AM

I just used my PR40 along with a modded Oktava MC012 on acoustic guitar yesterday. The PR40 really captured the midrange and low end thump without being boomy or strident in the high end. The MC012 then filled out the extreme highs and lows nicely.

Brad

jimmyjimjim · 11th February 2008, 02:23 AM

-Coles 4038
-The RCA MK-5, 44 and 77
-Beyer M130, M-160, and M-500
-B&O BM5, BM6
-AKG D12, D19, D20, D30
-Sennheiser MD 441

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6th December 2007, 07:25 PM	#34
darkwavo Gear addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: los angeles Posts: 319	old AKG dynamics I am so in love with the D12 and D1203 , i wonder how the D-19c is ? I know it has gotten more attention since the Beatle Book came. Look at this one going for $599 on ebay. That seems overpriced, or is this model really something special?

7th December 2007, 02:28 AM	#43
Brad McGowan Lives for gear Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,815	Some of my favorite dynamics are: SM7 EV RE16 EV 635a (sounds good on everything if you ask me) Heil PR30 Heil PR40 SM57 with TAB transformer I'd much rather make a record with dynamics than condensers for some reason. Maybe it's because it makes me nostalgic for my 4-track days. Brad __________________ Little Red Wagon Studios http://www.myspace.com/lrws How to integrate your analog tape deck with your DAW: http://www.youtube.com/user/redwagonstudio http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fusea...deoid=40930870

7th December 2007, 04:11 PM	#51
warhead Jai guru deva om Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 7,932	Audix i5: Smoother top vs an SM57, and has a much more open and big sounding bottom end and none of the low-mid boxiness of an SM57 on snare, cabs, etc. All for the same price as an SM57. Electro Voice ND468: Wow. On guitar cabs it's one of my favorite mics of all time. The pattern is incredibly tight, the top end response very open for a dynamic, and the mic is VERY proximity dependent for low end response. In other words, you can work this sucker 1/2" from a speaker and out from there and acheive the amount of low end woof you require (or need to eliminate). I've cut acoustic guitar tracks with it that rocked also. Electro Voice ND868: Great kick mic, I've even used on some vocals with success. Heil PR40: Condensor like sound, very versatile dynamic, you can pretty much put it anywhere. War __________________ Warren Dent Email: warren (at) frontendaudio (dot) com Front End Audio Sells Gear Tuesday Testers: Hear the Gear Shootouts Product Videos on YouTube: Overviews of Gear

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Lynn Fuston Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Spring Hill, TN, USA Posts: 1,773	Warhead, After looking at your icon over the months , I can't help but be concerned by your impending immurement. What happens when the last brick is laid? Will Montresor just laugh and walk away? __________________ Lynn Fuston 3D Audio Inc. Host of 3dB Offering downloads of Preamp, Mic, DAW summing comparisons here. Sign the Metallica petition and tell the industry "we want to enjoy listening to music again, instead of distortion." I'm 5444.

6th December 2007, 07:42 PM	#35
avare Lives for gear Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hamilton, On Canada Posts: 819	This is my second post on this adding information thread. I forgot a mic. Assuming that by dynamic you mean not a condenser, the Beyer M160 is fantastic. Andre

6th December 2007, 07:50 PM	#36
pootkao Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 509	We've got 2 AKG D202's kicking around that I LOVE on bass amps in particular. They also work on certain guitar amps, depending on the tone you're going for. Those old AKG dual-port dynamics are funny mics, but very very usable.

7th December 2007, 02:36 AM	#44
gevermil Gear addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: chicago Posts: 470	RE15/16/18 , sm7 , 421 . M88 on kick is lovely .

7th December 2007, 12:26 PM	#47
philosi Gear maniac Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 210	Only one mention of the SM57 with TAB transformer? I'm suprised. That is one damn good mic.

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11th February 2008, 01:52 AM	#59
Brad McGowan Lives for gear Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,815	I just used my PR40 along with a modded Oktava MC012 on acoustic guitar yesterday. The PR40 really captured the midrange and low end thump without being boomy or strident in the high end. The MC012 then filled out the extreme highs and lows nicely. Brad __________________ Little Red Wagon Studios http://www.myspace.com/lrws How to integrate your analog tape deck with your DAW: http://www.youtube.com/user/redwagonstudio http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fusea...deoid=40930870

11th February 2008, 02:23 AM	#60
jimmyjimjim Gear maniac Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 299	-Coles 4038 -The RCA MK-5, 44 and 77 -Beyer M130, M-160, and M-500 -B&O BM5, BM6 -AKG D12, D19, D20, D30 -Sennheiser MD 441