SM7 or ADK Vienna?

The Marrvel · 4th February 2006, 07:52 AM

I'm considering either the Shure SM7b or ADK Vienna for a small studio setup to go along with a Studio Projects VTB-1 and a DBX 163x compressor. After selling my NTK, the only mic I have in my arsenal now is a SM57.

This is primarily for rap vocals and some singing. I was leaning toward the SM7 because I've had good results with dynamics in the past and I'm also going for a VERY slight vintage vocal sound. However, I'm afraid that gain wise, the VTB-1 might not cut it as the preamp.

What do you think is a better choice? I really am leaning toward the SM7 because I'd rather have a pro dynamic than a knockoff condenser. Ultimately I just want the best sound.

Help me out, thanks,
Marrvel

AdamJay · 4th February 2006, 07:57 AM

it depends on your voice.
try your voice on both.

Arka · 4th February 2006, 10:19 PM

Yeah, its really hard to say...

The ADK is surpricingly nice for that money, and as you said yourself, a dynamic relies much more on the pre to sound good.

jsrockit · 4th February 2006, 10:39 PM

Hmmm... first off, do you want a dynamic or a condensor?

r0ck1r0ck2 · 4th February 2006, 10:41 PM

don't forget the 57 is king of vocals sometimes...

The Marrvel · 5th February 2006, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r0ck1r0ck2

don't forget the 57 is king of vocals sometimes...

sometimes, i don't know anyone that uses it for rap though.

i can't say that i've even really considered it for lead vocals though, i'll do some experimenting.

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The Marrvel Gear addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 377	SM7 or ADK Vienna? I'm considering either the Shure SM7b or ADK Vienna for a small studio setup to go along with a Studio Projects VTB-1 and a DBX 163x compressor. After selling my NTK, the only mic I have in my arsenal now is a SM57. This is primarily for rap vocals and some singing. I was leaning toward the SM7 because I've had good results with dynamics in the past and I'm also going for a VERY slight vintage vocal sound. However, I'm afraid that gain wise, the VTB-1 might not cut it as the preamp. What do you think is a better choice? I really am leaning toward the SM7 because I'd rather have a pro dynamic than a knockoff condenser. Ultimately I just want the best sound. Help me out, thanks, Marrvel

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4th February 2006, 07:57 AM	#2
AdamJay Lives for gear Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,368	it depends on your voice. try your voice on both.

4th February 2006, 10:19 PM	#3
Arka Gear nut Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sundsvall, Sweden Posts: 86	Yeah, its really hard to say... The ADK is surpricingly nice for that money, and as you said yourself, a dynamic relies much more on the pre to sound good.

4th February 2006, 10:39 PM	#4
jsrockit Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Jersey Posts: 632	Hmmm... first off, do you want a dynamic or a condensor?

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r0ck1r0ck2 Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Barcelona!! Posts: 1,459	don't forget the 57 is king of vocals sometimes...