Why should I get a Heil PR30 or 35?

yrlk · 18th April 2008, 06:22 PM

I've got the 20 and the 40. Why should I get the PR-30 or PR-35? What's it best for? How does it work in relation to the two I've got?

Thanks - Brad

Dean7 · 18th April 2008, 07:18 PM

You should get the PR-30 AND the PR-35 to complete your collection! ;)

Anyway, I'm a big fan of the PR-30 (it's the only Heil Sound I own currently, so I'm not sure how it would stack up to the PR40/20). It's great on guitar cabs and I like it for vocals. However, my experience is somewhat limited so keep in mind that this is coming from an amatuer when it comes to recording. :)

-Dean

Drumsound · 19th April 2008, 04:53 AM

You should get a 30 or 35 for the same reason you should get any other piece of gear. If fills a hole in you toolbox.

glowworm · 19th April 2008, 06:41 AM

so you can make a shootout comparing your complete collection of heil mics against other mics we all know and love

johnnyjellybean · 19th April 2008, 12:53 PM

The 35 is basically the same as the 30 except it is made for live "handheld" use. I have the 40 and like it alot. I plan on getting the 30 and that'll be it.

jasonraboin · 19th April 2008, 01:14 PM

The 35 has a bit more of the presence peak at 4-5k than the 30. The 35 also has less handling noise. I prefer the 35 to the 30 on snare and the 30 to the 35 on guitar cabs.

yrlk · 19th April 2008, 04:21 PM

Has anyone put the PR-35 against any other hand held mic though? I took a PR-20 out too Boston, and I ended up having to switch back to the 58 on two vocalists.

Brad

KEL · 19th April 2008, 05:58 PM

the PR35 is a great mic, it also has the 3 way low cut switch which gives it a bit more utility. It makes a great kick mic, amp mic, and cool for vocals. I could see doing a whole drum kit with them, of course I only have 1! I do lots of live sound and have realy been liking the 35.
the PR20 has been upgraded to the PR22, less handling noise. I do love my PR20 but it can get clunky and pick up lots of external vibrations.

Brad McGowan · 20th April 2008, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonraboin

The 35 has a bit more of the presence peak at 4-5k than the 30. The 35 also has less handling noise. I prefer the 35 to the 30 on snare and the 30 to the 35 on guitar cabs.

Talk to us a little more about the 35 vs. the 30 on snare drum. I dig the 30 on snare. Very curious about that 35!

The reason that Yrlk should get a PR30 is because it sounds completely different the PR40 and PR20 and IMHO is a little more versatile than either of those. I use mine all the time for guitar amps and drums.

thanks,
Brad

Bradahman · 20th April 2008, 11:22 AM

If you are thinking about using it as a studio vocal mic... It's not, but it is good on a guitar cab.

Wayne · 21st April 2008, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonraboin

The 35 has a bit more of the presence peak at 4-5k than the 30. The 35 also has less handling noise. I prefer the 35 to the 30 on snare and the 30 to the 35 on guitar cabs.

I really like the the way the 20 works for my live vocal and definitely want to try out the 35. The 20 has very natural feel but seems to have it's bump up higher. I could see being problematic mixed in a setting with other mics with the typical 5-6 k push. Interesting your finding with the 35. A little closer to the pack' than the other Heils perhaps?

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yrlk Gear addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 397	Why should I get a Heil PR30 or 35? I've got the 20 and the 40. Why should I get the PR-30 or PR-35? What's it best for? How does it work in relation to the two I've got? Thanks - Brad

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18th April 2008, 07:18 PM	#2
Dean7 Gear addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 310	You should get the PR-30 AND the PR-35 to complete your collection! ;) Anyway, I'm a big fan of the PR-30 (it's the only Heil Sound I own currently, so I'm not sure how it would stack up to the PR40/20). It's great on guitar cabs and I like it for vocals. However, my experience is somewhat limited so keep in mind that this is coming from an amatuer when it comes to recording. :) -Dean

19th April 2008, 06:41 AM	#4
glowworm Gear nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta Ga Posts: 105	so you can make a shootout comparing your complete collection of heil mics against other mics we all know and love

19th April 2008, 12:53 PM	#5
johnnyjellybean Lives for gear Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 861	The 35 is basically the same as the 30 except it is made for live "handheld" use. I have the 40 and like it alot. I plan on getting the 30 and that'll be it.

19th April 2008, 01:14 PM	#6
jasonraboin Gear nut Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northampton, MA Posts: 78	The 35 has a bit more of the presence peak at 4-5k than the 30. The 35 also has less handling noise. I prefer the 35 to the 30 on snare and the 30 to the 35 on guitar cabs.

19th April 2008, 04:21 PM	#7
yrlk Gear addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 397	Has anyone put the PR-35 against any other hand held mic though? I took a PR-20 out too Boston, and I ended up having to switch back to the 58 on two vocalists. Brad

19th April 2008, 05:58 PM	#8
KEL Gear Head Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 66	the PR35 is a great mic, it also has the 3 way low cut switch which gives it a bit more utility. It makes a great kick mic, amp mic, and cool for vocals. I could see doing a whole drum kit with them, of course I only have 1! I do lots of live sound and have realy been liking the 35. the PR20 has been upgraded to the PR22, less handling noise. I do love my PR20 but it can get clunky and pick up lots of external vibrations.

20th April 2008, 11:22 AM	#10
Bradahman Gear maniac Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: honolulu Posts: 223	If you are thinking about using it as a studio vocal mic... It's not, but it is good on a guitar cab.