Recommend a voice-over mic for female w/slightly nasally voice?

[kittyboy]

Going to be used for film voice-over, wants intimate sound, like up close on mic, but doesn't want proximity effect. Probably be renting, cost is a factor.

Thanks!

[Greg Curtis]

I'd try something bright, like a U67, but I think placement will be the key. Start by angling the mic, from above the mouth, about 15-degrees down, pointing down to her mouth avoiding sound from her nose.

[James Lehmann]

Originally Posted by kittyboy

Going to be used for film voice-over, wants intimate sound, like up close on mic, but doesn't want proximity effect. Probably be renting, cost is a factor.

If you don't want proximity effect you might perhaps look at SDC's - my little Avensen's give a very natural voice-tone but you might want cardioids. There's some new budget offerings from DPA?

Otherwise I reckon the Shure KSM32 is something of a bargain and could work very well for the application you describe.

So many mics nowadays have an HF lift that you may well not want with this sort of voice. Maybe a KM84 even - a warm SDC!

[stagefright13]

I second the KSM32

[Brent Hahn]

The EV RE20 has no proximity effect and is a cheap rental.

With a nasal-y performer, placement can help, too. If you angle the mic up at a 45 degree angle pointing at the performer's chin, it will force her to tip her head down a bit. This can help a nasal voice a lot. Try it yourself; tip your head up and down while holding a steady "aaahhh" sound, and you'll hear the difference.