Best MIC for vocals

jesusecordero · 23rd July 2007

Hi, i´m looking for a good mic for vocals recording, i have a budget of 800 - 1000 $ approx, what mic would be the better option

filthyrich · 23rd July 2007

A Michael Joly modded Oktava MK319. Nothing else will ever be this good. Ever. Don't listen to anyone else. It is the best 400 you'll ever spend. Do it.

Trev@Circle · 23rd July 2007

There's no such thing as the best mic for every vocal. Each vocal track will be different and a different thing will be required in different mixes. That said, if you give us an idea of genre, vocal style etc of the singer you ave in mind, you'll get more sensible suggestions to try.

filthyrich · 23rd July 2007

I agree. I was kidding. You'll get 1000 different answers. I like the MK319 for real; but it is also the nicest mic I've ever had...so..yeah. Take it with a grain of garlic.

somedude74 · 23rd July 2007

Rock vocals -- SHURE SM7b + decent mic pre
Delicate Vocals -- one of those Blueberry mics (I used one and it sounded decent), or an AKG414.

I would get the SM7b and a decent mic pre, like a DAV BG-1. This combo works GREAT for me.

Good luck.

swisha31 · 23rd July 2007

yeah man listen to them. different mics for different people and occasions. I have a Rode K2 and I love it but that's just me. a lot of people will give you advice on what to get. if you have access to a studio with a lot of equipment, you should go ask them if they can do a shootout for you and see which sounds the best to you.

swisha31 · 23rd July 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTR

Rock vocals -- SHURE SM7b + decent mic pre
Delicate Vocals -- one of those Blueberry mics (I used one and it sounded decent), or an AKG414.

I would get the SM7b and a decent mic pre, like a DAV BG-1. This combo works GREAT for me.

Good luck.

haha by the way i love that avatar GTR. I laugh everytime i see that hahaha

warhead · 23rd July 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by jesusecordero

Hi, i´m looking for a good mic for vocals recording, i have a budget of 800 - 1000 $ approx, what mic would be the better option

What do you own now?

What would you change about that mic, to make it the best for what you do?

That will get you more useful answers.

War

Chris Parkes · 24th July 2007

When looking for an all around mic I would suggest the Rode NT-1A (~$200). It is a very clean and pure sound. The color that you would add would be your PRE or COMP.

lpkyer · 25th July 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Parkes

It is a very clean and pure sound.

Man your Rode must be magic! The one I had wasnt like that at all

elpezpr · 25th July 2007

How about a AT4047. A good all around mic. The 414 is not my go to mic but certain times its awesome. I would get a new AT4047 and a used AKG414. Then you have options.

ThrillHo · 25th July 2007

May I also suggest an ART toob pre as well.

I wouldn't suggest a NT1 as a pure mic either...but I did manage to record music with it and a Mackie.

I recommend _______ as your next purchase.

23rd July 2007	#1
jesusecordero Gear interested Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 28 Thread Starter	Best MIC for vocals Hi, i´m looking for a good mic for vocals recording, i have a budget of 800 - 1000 $ approx, what mic would be the better option

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filthyrich Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 854	Oktavamod MK 319 A Michael Joly modded Oktava MK319. Nothing else will ever be this good. Ever. Don't listen to anyone else. It is the best 400 you'll ever spend. Do it.

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Trev@Circle www.circlestudios.co.uk Joined: May 2007 Location: UK Posts: 2,032	There's no such thing as the best mic for every vocal. Each vocal track will be different and a different thing will be required in different mixes. That said, if you give us an idea of genre, vocal style etc of the singer you ave in mind, you'll get more sensible suggestions to try. __________________ ......................................................................... www.circlestudios.co.uk My studio refurb picture blog can be found here: http://www.gearslutz.com/board/photo...ld-refurb.html

23rd July 2007	#4
filthyrich Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 854	I was kidding..kind of. I agree. I was kidding. You'll get 1000 different answers. I like the MK319 for real; but it is also the nicest mic I've ever had...so..yeah. Take it with a grain of garlic.

24th July 2007	#9
Chris Parkes Gear interested Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Posts: 2	Very Broad Mic When looking for an all around mic I would suggest the Rode NT-1A (~$200). It is a very clean and pure sound. The color that you would add would be your PRE or COMP.

23rd July 2007	#5
somedude74 Gear maniac Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 195	Rock vocals -- SHURE SM7b + decent mic pre Delicate Vocals -- one of those Blueberry mics (I used one and it sounded decent), or an AKG414. I would get the SM7b and a decent mic pre, like a DAV BG-1. This combo works GREAT for me. Good luck.

23rd July 2007	#6
swisha31 Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Hell's Kitchen AKA Mississippi Posts: 672 1 Review written	yeah man listen to them. different mics for different people and occasions. I have a Rode K2 and I love it but that's just me. a lot of people will give you advice on what to get. if you have access to a studio with a lot of equipment, you should go ask them if they can do a shootout for you and see which sounds the best to you.

25th July 2007	#11
elpezpr Gear nut Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 92	How about a AT4047. A good all around mic. The 414 is not my go to mic but certain times its awesome. I would get a new AT4047 and a used AKG414. Then you have options.

25th July 2007	#12
ThrillHo Gear Head Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 73	May I also suggest an ART toob pre as well. I wouldn't suggest a NT1 as a pure mic either...but I did manage to record music with it and a Mackie. I recommend _______ as your next purchase.

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