Audio Technica Mics

shadyru · 23rd February 2008, 10:55 PM

Which of the audio technica mics would you get for a male baritone vocalist? I am using the 3035 right now and it is too dark for his tone. (very similiar to the singer from HIM ville vallo) I have to eq the hell out of it so that it sits in the mix. I was looking at 4045 or 4047. Any suggestions as i cannot rent these anywhere?

taperocket · 23rd February 2008, 11:07 PM

I would go with the 4033, I have had excellent results with this mic on lower register singers. I have also used the 3035, 4050, and 4047. I think they are all really cool mics.

cavern · 23rd February 2008, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by taperocket

I would go with the 4033, I have had excellent results with this mic on lower register singers. I have also used the 3035, 4050, and 4047. I think they are all really cool mics.

what he said...i have a couple of 4033's and my voice is also quite low,i always end up comming back to it for me..good one for that purpose, nice with a tube pre...

Shadow_7 · 24th February 2008, 12:37 AM

I probalby wouldn't get the 4033a or 4040 for a baritone voice. I have the 4033a and it doesn't do too well on tenor trombone (baritone voice). But it does great on Tuba and Bass Trombone. If you're a Bass, yeah, go for it. For baritone probably not. I'm actually looking to get a 4050 or 4060 as my next AT mic. Although for my current uses that probably isn't gonna happen for a while. Baring some sort of craigslist offer I cannot refuse. Not that the 4033a is bad, it's just a little weak in the EQ range of tenor voices (tenor trombone). Plenty of detail though. Some of that might be my interfaces and not the mic, or not. AT4033a -> DMP3 -> Delta 44 || AT4033a -> Mobile Pre

lowfreq33 · 24th February 2008, 01:02 AM

The 4033 is quite bright, the 4050 is flatter (and multipattern), and the 4047 has a bit of grit to it (it's modeled after the Neumann FET 47).

bgroup · 24th February 2008, 02:26 AM

I have a 4033 and a 4033a and they're actually quite different... they work well on very different things. I would agree that the 4033 is excellent on a low voice, and I would also agree that the 4033a isn't that great for a low voice...

Brent
bgroupmusic.com

dviola · 24th February 2008, 04:49 PM

Have you tried a nice dynamic?

river · 24th February 2008, 04:55 PM

Just curious, how far from the mic is the vocalist, and are you using the HPF? 3060 is another option, it's quite a bit brighter than the 3035.

Jungle Jazz · 24th February 2008, 05:27 PM

Audio Technica also has some nice handheld condensers that might work for you. The AE5400 is a good one, and I've been surprised by how good the ATM710 can sound. Of course, you wouldn't need to have the singer hold it, but these will give you a few other options to consider.

taperocket · 24th February 2008, 05:31 PM

I believe the only difference between the 4033a and 4033cl is the shockmount. Any other differences may be perceived or have to do with factory differences. That being said, I have the 4033a and I have used it with great success on a few lower range singers so I know that it can work well for this application.

shadyru · 25th February 2008, 06:45 AM

Vocalist is about 6 inches away from the mic right up against the pop filter. Yeah the hi pass is on.

river · 25th February 2008, 03:42 PM

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Vocalist is about 6 inches away from the mic

Try having him back up to about 12", it might just do the trick. I usually have vocalists between 8-12" with the 3035, it does start to exhibit proximity effect inside of 8", gets tubby.

trevmeister · 11th September 2008, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jungle Jazz

Audio Technica also has some nice handheld condensers that might work for you. The AE5400 is a good one, and I've been surprised by how good the ATM710 can sound. Of course, you wouldn't need to have the singer hold it, but these will give you a few other options to consider.

I have also had nothing but success with the ATM710. Also, performs well in a live setting, provided there is attention paid to preventing feedback.

dualflip · 11th September 2008, 06:23 PM

I would use a 4040, very ver nice, good low-end responce and clear highs

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23rd February 2008, 10:55 PM	#1
shadyru Gear maniac Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 243	Audio Technica Mics Which of the audio technica mics would you get for a male baritone vocalist? I am using the 3035 right now and it is too dark for his tone. (very similiar to the singer from HIM ville vallo) I have to eq the hell out of it so that it sits in the mix. I was looking at 4045 or 4047. Any suggestions as i cannot rent these anywhere?

23rd February 2008, 11:07 PM	#2
taperocket Gear maniac Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 234	I would go with the 4033, I have had excellent results with this mic on lower register singers. I have also used the 3035, 4050, and 4047. I think they are all really cool mics. __________________ www.myspace.com/toddthief

24th February 2008, 01:02 AM	#5
lowfreq33 Lives for gear Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,895	The 4033 is quite bright, the 4050 is flatter (and multipattern), and the 4047 has a bit of grit to it (it's modeled after the Neumann FET 47). __________________ Is Wayne Brady gonna have to choke a bitch?!

24th February 2008, 05:31 PM	#10
taperocket Gear maniac Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 234	I believe the only difference between the 4033a and 4033cl is the shockmount. Any other differences may be perceived or have to do with factory differences. That being said, I have the 4033a and I have used it with great success on a few lower range singers so I know that it can work well for this application. __________________ www.myspace.com/toddthief

24th February 2008, 12:37 AM	#4
Shadow_7 Gear addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 431	I probalby wouldn't get the 4033a or 4040 for a baritone voice. I have the 4033a and it doesn't do too well on tenor trombone (baritone voice). But it does great on Tuba and Bass Trombone. If you're a Bass, yeah, go for it. For baritone probably not. I'm actually looking to get a 4050 or 4060 as my next AT mic. Although for my current uses that probably isn't gonna happen for a while. Baring some sort of craigslist offer I cannot refuse. Not that the 4033a is bad, it's just a little weak in the EQ range of tenor voices (tenor trombone). Plenty of detail though. Some of that might be my interfaces and not the mic, or not. AT4033a -> DMP3 -> Delta 44 \|\| AT4033a -> Mobile Pre

24th February 2008, 02:26 AM	#6
bgroup Gear nut Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 83	I have a 4033 and a 4033a and they're actually quite different... they work well on very different things. I would agree that the 4033 is excellent on a low voice, and I would also agree that the 4033a isn't that great for a low voice... Brent bgroupmusic.com

24th February 2008, 04:49 PM	#7
dviola Gear maniac Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 258	Have you tried a nice dynamic?

24th February 2008, 04:55 PM	#8
river Lives for gear Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 652	Just curious, how far from the mic is the vocalist, and are you using the HPF? 3060 is another option, it's quite a bit brighter than the 3035.

24th February 2008, 05:27 PM	#9
Jungle Jazz Gear maniac Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. area Posts: 279	Audio Technica also has some nice handheld condensers that might work for you. The AE5400 is a good one, and I've been surprised by how good the ATM710 can sound. Of course, you wouldn't need to have the singer hold it, but these will give you a few other options to consider.

25th February 2008, 06:45 AM	#11
shadyru Gear maniac Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 243	Vocalist is about 6 inches away from the mic right up against the pop filter. Yeah the hi pass is on.

11th September 2008, 06:23 PM	#14
dualflip Gear nut Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mexico City Posts: 81	I would use a 4040, very ver nice, good low-end responce and clear highs

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