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6th April 2007, 10:01 PM
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| Gear interested Join Date: Mar 2007
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| THE PERFECT MIC...? Hi guys I am an EMI records recording artist currently writing my second solo album and getting ready to cut vocals soon in my new studio. And I wanna buy myself the best possible mic for it...I use the Avalon 737 pre amp/compressor/ EQ with an Apogee converter...Which Mic would you recommend for the perfect pop/soul vocal? For that super rich and expensive 'to die for' sounding vocal!!!  I know particularly mics for vocals are a very individual and hard thing to give general advice on..Im just really curiosu to hear what you all recommend...I have already had the Neumann U87 recommended by one of my producers...Is that a good choice? I would really appreciate your input...Thanks -T |
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6th April 2007, 10:09 PM
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 | U67, or U47 perhaps? Maybe a C12? It sounds like you have a bit of a budget. Either that, or since it's mainly for one project (and you already have a U87 sitting around) just rent about 10 different mics, and test them all out. It might end up that on some of the ballads or whatever you use a far different mic than in a loud and layered chorus. The rental for a week of a few top mics (You can't be cutting vocals longer than a week at most right?) won't be much.
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6th April 2007, 10:11 PM
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| you should get ta hire co to send you down a bunch. then try em all out in one day.. 
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7th April 2007, 12:06 AM
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| While you're at it, you might want to try a few different pres as well. |
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7th April 2007, 01:44 AM
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7th April 2007, 06:40 PM
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| I would favour the U67 and maybe the U47 over the C12 and 251 in this case as TOMMYB indicates we're dealing with something with shades of soul. I wouldn't want something with too much high end. Still kinda depends, though. I can think of a lot of soul stuff that may well have been recorded on C12s or 251s. U87? Depends on the voice. U87 will emphasise any presence but may sound harsh. |
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7th April 2007, 08:32 PM
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7th April 2007, 09:12 PM
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7th April 2007, 11:19 PM
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| You might wish to try the Wunder CM7 - both versions (M7 capsule version, and KT47 capsule version). Also, their very large bottle mic (two transformers) with the 'older sound' transformer engaged (my favourite there). The Horch RM2J is also nice. |
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7th April 2007, 11:39 PM
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7th April 2007, 11:51 PM
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| The guys above say and state the truth U67,U47 I always use them for talking to my followers!!!!!!LOL!
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7th April 2007, 11:58 PM
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8th April 2007, 12:11 AM
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| There is no perfect mic. Even the best microphone for a particular singer is not always the best mic. Different day, different song, all bets are off.
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8th April 2007, 12:34 AM
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8th April 2007, 12:36 AM
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| I love the SM7, it is one of my all time favorite mics! What's funny is my second favorite mic is a C12, go figure... bcgood 
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8th April 2007, 04:06 AM
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| You're in a luxurious position, of only having to worry about the mic sounding good on one voice, not whoever walks through the door next. Enjoy the auditioning process - look at 10-15 fancy mics (and even some not-so-fancy ones) and you'll almost certainly find something you love (and that loves your voice in return). |
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9th April 2007, 10:23 AM
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try the manley gold mic, great mic. | |
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9th April 2007, 10:34 AM
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| Perfect mic??? hmm maybe one day it will be born...If the sony c800g and neumann u47, got together and had a baby mic. I think that would be the perfect mic........... |
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9th April 2007, 11:55 AM
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