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Old 18th September 2012   #1
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Your recommendation for a vocal mic? I need an upgrade..
Oh no.. this thread again..

Within two months (hopefully) I'll be recording vocals to my own songs..
I've been using a Behringer C1 for awhile, but now I want a better sound..
It doesn't really suit my voice..

A few years ago I used a ADK A-51e, and I found it to work great with my voice..
Recently I discovered that a cheap SM57-copy worked good as well.. at least better than the Behringe C1.
I bought the C1 because it was cheap and I couldn't find a ADK at the time..

Now, I can get a ADK A-51e for about 100€, the SM57-copy for 30€..
However, I'm willing to spend up to 200€ for something "good"..
I've been listening to examples to a lot of mics, but the results have been mixed..

I was leaning towards:
Studio Projects B1
AKG Perception 220
SE Electronics X1
Blue Spark
Rode NT1-A

I'll be recording different genres, though mostly metal and acoustic..
I might go for the A-51e again (haven't used one in a few years now) unless you have a recommendation of your own or of the mics I listed..

Do tell, thanks!
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Old 19th September 2012   #2
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Rent some and do comparisons.
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yup, like targa said

or buy new with return policy, to test all you can

all those you listed are good. for metal screams, I like AT2020
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I have a perception 220 and been super happy with it. Sending it through an art MP studio. Has a good middle of the road sound.
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Rent some and do comparisons.
Yes, it's the most sensible thing to do.. I understand how hard it is to recommend something that is dependent on something that is subjective..
Problem is I don't have access to any rental place like that..

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yup, like targa said
or buy new with return policy, to test all you can
all those you listed are good. for metal screams, I like AT2020
Music stores in my town doesn't have a lot of choices when it comes to mics, unfortunatly..
However, thanks for the AT2020 suggestion, reviews and audio examples sound really good for the price.. hadn't considered it before..
Right now it's the strongest contender with the ADK A-51 and Perception 220..

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I have a perception 220 and been super happy with it. Sending it through an art MP studio. Has a good middle of the road sound.
It sounds good, pretty torn between it and the AT2020 mentioned above, it's almost twice the cost, though it does sound a bit warmer in the below vid comparison:
AT2020
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uel7wJzbeM

Perception 220
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RZg_...feature=relmfu
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See if you can get a used sE Electronics SE2200A or Z3300A.
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Ive always thought perceptions sound warm and creamy
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used Studio project C1 will be nice
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