Best mic 4 Female Reggae MC/Reggae singjay ?

insect1 · 2nd November 2005

Hi,
I'm new to the board.
Just about to purchase a pro mic for an album project.
I'm working closely with two mcs. One is a female with a harsh,aggresive, almost Lady Saw style ragga chatting style. Whilst the other is a guy who sounds a bit like Sizzla/Buju, and alternates between toasting and singing aggressively.

Problem is I need a mic that can sound great for both..due to cash constraints.

I've been recommended a U87 or Soundelux...

I'll be recording via, either a distressor or an Avalon 737...

Can I get some advice from the board asap ?

insect1 · 3rd November 2005

Bump..
No advice ? Would be appreciated ? Looking for recommendations..

Fajita · 3rd November 2005

a distressor is a compressor and a 737 is a mic pre/comp/eq (channel strip) What sort of mic pre will you use if you choose the distressor. U87 is a versatile mic. If it's in your budget, then use it.

insect1 · 4th November 2005

Which Mic pre would you suggest ?
And how would the chain work best, as I already have the distressor and Avalon..
Thus far, for the demos, I've only been running an SM58 into the Avalon(As the pre)..
Had been told the U87 is a little harsh on the mids or too bright...
Cheers for the response

2nd November 2005	#1
insect1 Gear maniac Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 236 Thread Starter	Best mic 4 Female Reggae MC/Reggae singjay ? Hi, I'm new to the board. Just about to purchase a pro mic for an album project. I'm working closely with two mcs. One is a female with a harsh,aggresive, almost Lady Saw style ragga chatting style. Whilst the other is a guy who sounds a bit like Sizzla/Buju, and alternates between toasting and singing aggressively. Problem is I need a mic that can sound great for both..due to cash constraints. I've been recommended a U87 or Soundelux... I'll be recording via, either a distressor or an Avalon 737... Can I get some advice from the board asap ?

3rd November 2005	#3
Fajita Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2002 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 666	a distressor is a compressor and a 737 is a mic pre/comp/eq (channel strip) What sort of mic pre will you use if you choose the distressor. U87 is a versatile mic. If it's in your budget, then use it. __________________ Ray Trujillo Senior Audio Engineer Discovery Channel Latin America/US Hispanic MTP&O Miami, FL

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4th November 2005	#4
insect1 Gear maniac Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 236 Thread Starter	Which Mic pre would you suggest ? And how would the chain work best, as I already have the distressor and Avalon.. Thus far, for the demos, I've only been running an SM58 into the Avalon(As the pre).. Had been told the U87 is a little harsh on the mids or too bright... Cheers for the response