What vocal microphone?

zeppe · 21st November 2007, 10:48 PM

Hi, I'm in the market for a decent vocal microphone, budget $1000.

Recently sold my TLM103 , which I just found too harsh and unuseable on a lot of stuff. Now I'm using my CAD Trion 8000(which is terrific for the price) for vocals thru a Langevin DVC but recently listened to an old 70's U87 and was really impressed with the sonic difference

So, I cant really afford an old U87 or a new one!, but am maybe leaning toward a Soundelux U195, small body Peluso 2247 or other. Other suggestions/opinions welcome.

Thanks

Cormac
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Marty J · 21st November 2007, 10:53 PM

Hey Cormac, I just purchased a Red Type B with a B7 capsule, which is "inspired by" the U47, and I'm very pleased with it. It sounds fantastic, and the beauty of it is that you can buy different capsules so you have several different mics in one.

It also looks cool, which we all know is the most important thing.

zeppe · 21st November 2007, 11:19 PM

Hey, thanks Marty. Yup, the WOW factor also has to taken into consideration. Gotta impress the "talent"! Will check out prices, reviews etc

Cheers

Cormac

zeppe · 25th November 2007, 07:39 PM

OK, so the Red Type B sounds interesting. Good price too.

Any more opinions on a good vocal mic? Still looking at the U195.

Cheers
Cormac
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Akoppenheffer · 25th November 2007, 08:05 PM

Also interested in this topic...

biggator6 · 25th November 2007, 09:02 PM

I like the RODE K2 myself. I haven't used them, but a lot of people love the Pelusos.

ScumBum · 25th November 2007, 09:32 PM

SM7 , & with the extra money buy a really nice mic cable

zeppe · 26th November 2007, 01:38 AM

Hey, I could get a gold plated cable with the $700 left over!

Yeah, looking at the SM7 too. Definitely going to get one soon. Really wanted a nice condenser, just not in the U87 price range, yet.

Thanks

Cormac
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fastlane · 26th November 2007, 01:47 AM

A waterford man??? I'm from carrick meself! Dublin now though.

Anyway, have a look at the se gemini, great mic for the money and is in and around your budget. Great on vocals, overheads and any acoustic instrument. Well worth the price!

Squawk · 26th November 2007, 02:00 AM

Not a big Rode K2 fan at all..

Sm7b is great (with a high gain pre),

Red type b is nice, Red type b with R6 is excellent.

The stock R8 cap is good and useable but not superb.

tallboy79 · 26th November 2007, 02:04 AM

maybe worth checking the link out below...I discovered how much nicer the P12 and P251 Peluso mics were than my U87. I wasn't unhappy with my U87 but now I've heard these comparisons then I'm probably going to go for a P12 next. An SM7 is also on the list!

PELUSO sound clips from shootout

zeppe · 27th November 2007, 10:36 PM

Thanks for all the replies. I finally bit the bullet on a Red Type with stock R8 capsule. Got it for 440 Euro and collecting it in the US next week. Another reason for buying was the ability to use old Gefell capsules , of which I have a few, the UM70 and M71. I'll let you know how I get on with the Red when I start using it..

Cheers

Cormac
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21st November 2007, 10:48 PM	#1
zeppe Gear maniac Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 165	What vocal microphone? Hi, I'm in the market for a decent vocal microphone, budget $1000. Recently sold my TLM103 , which I just found too harsh and unuseable on a lot of stuff. Now I'm using my CAD Trion 8000(which is terrific for the price) for vocals thru a Langevin DVC but recently listened to an old 70's U87 and was really impressed with the sonic difference So, I cant really afford an old U87 or a new one!, but am maybe leaning toward a Soundelux U195, small body Peluso 2247 or other. Other suggestions/opinions welcome. Thanks Cormac MySpace.com - The Jute Factory Studios - Waterford, IE - Rock / Metal / Other - www.myspace.com/thejutefactory

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tallboy79 Gear Head Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London Posts: 65	maybe worth checking the link out below...I discovered how much nicer the P12 and P251 Peluso mics were than my U87. I wasn't unhappy with my U87 but now I've heard these comparisons then I'm probably going to go for a P12 next. An SM7 is also on the list! PELUSO sound clips from shootout __________________ 'When they discover the center of the universe, a lot of people will be disappointed to discover they are not it'

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21st November 2007, 10:53 PM	#2
Marty J Gear maniac Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 289	Hey Cormac, I just purchased a Red Type B with a B7 capsule, which is "inspired by" the U47, and I'm very pleased with it. It sounds fantastic, and the beauty of it is that you can buy different capsules so you have several different mics in one. It also looks cool, which we all know is the most important thing.

21st November 2007, 11:19 PM	#3
zeppe Gear maniac Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 165	Hey, thanks Marty. Yup, the WOW factor also has to taken into consideration. Gotta impress the "talent"! Will check out prices, reviews etc Cheers Cormac

25th November 2007, 07:39 PM	#4
zeppe Gear maniac Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 165	OK, so the Red Type B sounds interesting. Good price too. Any more opinions on a good vocal mic? Still looking at the U195. Cheers Cormac MySpace.com - duped - - Alternative / Powerpop / Rock - www.myspace.com/dupedmusic

25th November 2007, 09:02 PM	#6
biggator6 Lives for gear Join Date: May 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 881	I like the RODE K2 myself. I haven't used them, but a lot of people love the Pelusos.

25th November 2007, 09:32 PM	#7
ScumBum Gear addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Fransisco , BayArea Posts: 475	SM7 , & with the extra money buy a really nice mic cable

26th November 2007, 01:38 AM	#8
zeppe Gear maniac Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 165	Hey, I could get a gold plated cable with the $700 left over! Yeah, looking at the SM7 too. Definitely going to get one soon. Really wanted a nice condenser, just not in the U87 price range, yet. Thanks Cormac MySpace.com - duped - - Alternative / Powerpop / Rock - www.myspace.com/dupedmusic

26th November 2007, 01:47 AM	#9
fastlane Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: ireland Posts: 553	A waterford man??? I'm from carrick meself! Dublin now though. Anyway, have a look at the se gemini, great mic for the money and is in and around your budget. Great on vocals, overheads and any acoustic instrument. Well worth the price!

26th November 2007, 02:00 AM	#10
Squawk Gear maniac Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 156	Not a big Rode K2 fan at all.. Sm7b is great (with a high gain pre), Red type b is nice, Red type b with R6 is excellent. The stock R8 cap is good and useable but not superb.

27th November 2007, 10:36 PM	#12
zeppe Gear maniac Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 165	Thanks for all the replies. I finally bit the bullet on a Red Type with stock R8 capsule. Got it for 440 Euro and collecting it in the US next week. Another reason for buying was the ability to use old Gefell capsules , of which I have a few, the UM70 and M71. I'll let you know how I get on with the Red when I start using it.. Cheers Cormac MySpace.com - duped - - Alternative / Powerpop / Rock - www.myspace.com/dupedmusic