vocal mic to complement AT 4040?

driches · 7th May 2008

My current main vocal mic is an Audio Technica 4040. I'm interested in what you would suggest as the next mic to buy, for vocals (male), for $500-$1000.

Oh, and a buddy has a Shure SM7 i could borrow, so let's take that out of the running.

Should i look for something with a slightly different tone to complement the 4040, or should I be looking for pure upgrade? What are your suggestions for both/either route?

Thanks!

A LaMere · 8th May 2008

Well, if you already have an AT4040, I'd certainly suggest something different...

Ribbon: AEA R84

LD condensers: Oktavamod 319, or AT4047 possibly the Mojave ma-200....

I guess the list goes on and on... but that's what I think of when I think of good quality and between $500-$1000.

driches · 8th May 2008

cool, thanks for the recs.

any other thoughts? again, not looking to fill out a mic cabinet--just want a great one for male vocals.

haryy · 8th May 2008

I would suggest a Telefunken M16mkII. I have the at4040 and my next and final mic will be the Tele. I think that with these 2 you 'll have your condenser mic bases all covered.

Clayphish · 8th May 2008

Maybe check out a Spudnik or even the new Pearlman mic. Other then that I'd say save a bit more and get something that is a level up from the 4040 in terms of clarity and a smoother top end.

Larry Villella · 9th May 2008

The Hamburg Edition ADK was tailor made for Male Vocals.

Check out vocals on either of Dave Barnes last 2 CD's.

Cheers!

Larry Villella, Male Vocalist and Microphone Maniac

ADKMIC.COM

MYSPACE.COM/ADKMIC

7th May 2008	#1
driches Gear Head Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 43 Thread Starter	vocal mic to complement AT 4040? My current main vocal mic is an Audio Technica 4040. I'm interested in what you would suggest as the next mic to buy, for vocals (male), for $500-$1000. Oh, and a buddy has a Shure SM7 i could borrow, so let's take that out of the running. Should i look for something with a slightly different tone to complement the 4040, or should I be looking for pure upgrade? What are your suggestions for both/either route? Thanks! __________________ The Lincoln Bedroom Indie Alt-Country at its finest! www.thelincolnbedroom.net

8th May 2008	#2
A LaMere Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,146	Well, if you already have an AT4040, I'd certainly suggest something different... Ribbon: AEA R84 LD condensers: Oktavamod 319, or AT4047 possibly the Mojave ma-200.... I guess the list goes on and on... but that's what I think of when I think of good quality and between $500-$1000. __________________ www.myspace.com/aaronlamere

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haryy Gear addict Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Athens,Greece Posts: 431 2 Reviews written	I would suggest a Telefunken M16mkII. I have the at4040 and my next and final mic will be the Tele. I think that with these 2 you 'll have your condenser mic bases all covered.

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Clayphish Gear addict Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 319	Maybe check out a Spudnik or even the new Pearlman mic. Other then that I'd say save a bit more and get something that is a level up from the 4040 in terms of clarity and a smoother top end.

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Larry Villella MIC MANIAC Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 112	The Hamburg Edition ADK was tailor made for Male Vocals. Check out vocals on either of Dave Barnes last 2 CD's. Cheers! Larry Villella, Male Vocalist and Microphone Maniac ADKMIC.COM MYSPACE.COM/ADKMIC