Mic Advice needed.....

SoundProofStudio · 27th March 2008, 02:58 PM

I'm looking to get a new mic in the $1000-$1500... I'm obviously looking to get the best bang for my buck.... I've been considering the Neuman TLM 103, TLM 49, And I was also looking @ a few Blue products in that price range.... I'm mostly going to use the mic for Rap Vocals and Occasional RNB... I'm looking for a mic that will deliver strong punchy vocals that will smoothly cut through the mix... I'd Appreciate any suggestions.... Thanx in advance...

lpuma · 27th March 2008, 04:49 PM

It depends on your chain but you should also consider the pelusoz, also the m147 2nd hand, the sm7/re20 in that price range if you lucky you can probably find a u87... good luck.

smccarthy945 · 31st March 2008, 01:03 AM

I use an Audio Technica 4040 with a Focusrite Trakmaster Pro. You can hear my vocals at MC Celtic/Black Irish Productions. I think the 4040 cuts through the tracks for Hip Hop perfectly.

Roc Mixwell · 31st March 2008, 06:20 PM

Stay away form the TLM103 if you want "punchy",

the TLM103 has a very bright, unnatural response in the upper range.

It may not be the most versatile choice for the your application.

The Telefunken USA R-F-T series would be the direction I would point you in.

For me, the AK47 works extremely well for both female/male artists of all tones, and styles. It has a very smooth, colored "pre-washed mojo" with an enormous character in the low end. I mean, the AK47 has a very dense low end that seems to stick vocals right where they need to be in the mix, with zero processing.

I have also found that the M16 MKII is a stellar choice for a very wide and deeply natural response with "vibe" for certain vocalists that don't really need flattering [forward] bottom octave response. The M16 is very full, and clear in the bottom, not as forward, but DEEP...

PettyCash · 31st March 2008, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smccarthy945

I use an Audio Technica 4040 with a Focusrite Trakmaster Pro. You can hear my vocals at MC Celtic/Black Irish Productions. I think the 4040 cuts through the tracks for Hip Hop perfectly.

If the instrumentation is sparse then yes you are definitely right; But when dealing with dense mixes, you might have to do quite a bit of eqing to get vocals tracked with the at4040 to cut right. Also depends on what pre you use, as the 4040 on its own sounds VERY neutral. A TLM 103 will have more presence, but I find its presence to be too overbearing for some voices.

The TLM49 would be your best bet, but its more expensive than the 4040 and TLM103.

bwaudio · 31st March 2008, 08:31 PM

the Blue Mouse works for me.

Heres a sample. Blue Mouse -> digi 003 Pres/convert -> Cubase

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27th March 2008, 02:58 PM	#1
SoundProofStudio Gear maniac Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: War-Town, Ma Posts: 258	Mic Advice needed..... I'm looking to get a new mic in the $1000-$1500... I'm obviously looking to get the best bang for my buck.... I've been considering the Neuman TLM 103, TLM 49, And I was also looking @ a few Blue products in that price range.... I'm mostly going to use the mic for Rap Vocals and Occasional RNB... I'm looking for a mic that will deliver strong punchy vocals that will smoothly cut through the mix... I'd Appreciate any suggestions.... Thanx in advance... __________________ " Opinions are like assholes, Everyone's got em' "......

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smccarthy945 Gear nut Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 134	Audio Technica I use an Audio Technica 4040 with a Focusrite Trakmaster Pro. You can hear my vocals at MC Celtic/Black Irish Productions. I think the 4040 cuts through the tracks for Hip Hop perfectly.

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Roc Mixwell Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Foxboro, MA Posts: 1,899	Stay away form the TLM103 if you want "punchy", the TLM103 has a very bright, unnatural response in the upper range. It may not be the most versatile choice for the your application. The Telefunken USA R-F-T series would be the direction I would point you in. For me, the AK47 works extremely well for both female/male artists of all tones, and styles. It has a very smooth, colored "pre-washed mojo" with an enormous character in the low end. I mean, the AK47 has a very dense low end that seems to stick vocals right where they need to be in the mix, with zero processing. I have also found that the M16 MKII is a stellar choice for a very wide and deeply natural response with "vibe" for certain vocalists that don't really need flattering [forward] bottom octave response. The M16 is very full, and clear in the bottom, not as forward, but DEEP... __________________ Adam Brass Mercenary Audio adam@mercenary.com ________________ "Any opinions expressed above are worth exactly what you paid for them." Anonymous "Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude." Thomas Jefferson "If I find 10,000 ways something won't work, I haven't failed. I am not discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward. Thomas Edison

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27th March 2008, 04:49 PM	#2
lpuma Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,045	It depends on your chain but you should also consider the pelusoz, also the m147 2nd hand, the sm7/re20 in that price range if you lucky you can probably find a u87... good luck.