Dynamic mic for rap: sm7 vs. re-20 vs. 421

Joemamma · 30th November 2006

Has anyone had the opportunity to try the shure sm7, ev re-20, and md 421 on rap?

They are all in around the same price range, and have a lot of the same characteristics as far as what I've read about them.

How do they compare? What are the sonic differences? What is your favorite?

LCD · 30th November 2006

I'm sure some of the cats on here can get in depth, but from my understanding you can't go wrong with any of the 3 u mentioned

Fluency · 30th November 2006

I had a thread similar to this, I dunno about the 421, but on this forum & another the majority of ppl recommended the sm7. Since I've posted it, I've also seen it on tv being used by a couple of different artists too. If I remember right, it needs 65 db of gain so you'll need a good preamp too.

Joemamma · 1st December 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fluency

I had a thread similar to this, I dunno about the 421, but on this forum & another the majority of ppl recommended the sm7. Since I've posted it, I've also seen it on tv being used by a couple of different artists too. If I remember right, it needs 65 db of gain so you'll need a good preamp too.

Do the other mics also have this gain issue? Or is it specific for the sm7?

funkynuts · 1st December 2006

Most dynamic and ribbon mics require more gain than most condensors do.

Check spec sheets etc of each mic

xavier7 · 1st December 2006

SM7 definetly. Magical mic for HipHop. Every Hot 97 freestyle is done on one so if u wana hear it hear them

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Joemamma Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 666 Thread Starter	Dynamic mic for rap: sm7 vs. re-20 vs. 421 Has anyone had the opportunity to try the shure sm7, ev re-20, and md 421 on rap? They are all in around the same price range, and have a lot of the same characteristics as far as what I've read about them. How do they compare? What are the sonic differences? What is your favorite?

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LCD Gear addict Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 319	I'm sure some of the cats on here can get in depth, but from my understanding you can't go wrong with any of the 3 u mentioned __________________ www.boutdatblog.com

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