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Old 22nd May 2008   #1
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Soft, Breathy vocals--best mic?

What's your favorite mic for breathy, Nick Drake style vocals?
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Manley Reference Cardioid sounds great on breathy vocals thumbsup
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AT 4033 seemed to work for Sufjan...
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For what it's worth, Saint Audio is a troll

I suppose this serves as just another reminder - advice is cheap - always follow your ears above all else.

btw, why would someone waste their time trolling gearslutz? it's totally random and not the least bit funny dfegad
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67's work nice.
have good luck with the soundelux U95 as well.
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It's true that Rodes mics are very very hard ... not airy AT ALL.
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Buy or borrow a sensitive mic and best quality possible.Use a pop shield or tights up close.Sing softly and up close to the business end of the mic and voila!!!!!!!end of...
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Out of my small mic locker, the Korby Kat Blue does that trick the best!!
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I've had good luck with an AT3060.
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