Microphone experiences

dsound · 27th June 2006

Hello,

I am getting ready to upgrade my Mic situation and I'm just wondering what people find good for versatile use (esp. Vox and Acoustics) in the $500 - $1000 range. Yes, I will be getting a couple SM57's but I'm looking for something else. Any feedback of what works and what to stay away from would be great.

BTW...I'm doing mostly Rock, Pop, etc......

jdjustice · 27th June 2006

AKG C414 is a good multipurpose mic for $1k. Another IMO great mic, especially for vox and on the kick drum, is the AT 4047/SV for $550.

Reza · 27th June 2006

What about an SM7b rather than 57's.

Have you got a great preamp already???

Gnash · 27th June 2006

When you're looking at LDCs, you wont find a better workhorse than the AT4050!

dsound · 27th June 2006

Thanks for the replies...

Yes, I do have a nice pre. It's a Vintech 1272 and I just invested in some Dynaudio BM5A's w/ Tannoy 10" sub. Basically, I'm trying to get my setup out of Prosummer land and into Pro land. Next on the list is the mic. I don't use any outboard compressors or EQ's. Is this a necessary step? Also, how about the converters. I use the MBOX now and I was looking at the Benchmark DAC1 to bypass the MBOX converters.

Zwinter · 27th June 2006

If you can stretch your budget to about $1100 you can start looking at the Soundelux U195 and Gefell MT71S; both of which are extremely versatile. I would take both of these mics over any of the AT stuff.

jberm · 27th June 2006

Neumann TLM 103 is an awsome mic. i think its in that price range. sounds great on anything.

good luck

27th June 2006	#1
dsound Gear addict Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 339 Thread Starter	Microphone experiences Hello, I am getting ready to upgrade my Mic situation and I'm just wondering what people find good for versatile use (esp. Vox and Acoustics) in the $500 - $1000 range. Yes, I will be getting a couple SM57's but I'm looking for something else. Any feedback of what works and what to stay away from would be great. BTW...I'm doing mostly Rock, Pop, etc......

27th June 2006	#2
jdjustice Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2006 Location: US Posts: 2,361	AKG C414 is a good multipurpose mic for $1k. Another IMO great mic, especially for vox and on the kick drum, is the AT 4047/SV for $550. __________________ Justin Justice

27th June 2006	#5
dsound Gear addict Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 339 Thread Starter	preamp and others Thanks for the replies... Yes, I do have a nice pre. It's a Vintech 1272 and I just invested in some Dynaudio BM5A's w/ Tannoy 10" sub. Basically, I'm trying to get my setup out of Prosummer land and into Pro land. Next on the list is the mic. I don't use any outboard compressors or EQ's. Is this a necessary step? Also, how about the converters. I use the MBOX now and I was looking at the Benchmark DAC1 to bypass the MBOX converters.

27th June 2006	#6
Zwinter Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 639	If you can stretch your budget to about $1100 you can start looking at the Soundelux U195 and Gefell MT71S; both of which are extremely versatile. I would take both of these mics over any of the AT stuff. __________________ Zach Winterfeld Chariots of Fire, "you can't put in what God's left out" "It is slightly illegal, but who the f@*k cares at this point."

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27th June 2006	#3
Reza Gear addict Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 409	What about an SM7b rather than 57's. Have you got a great preamp already???

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Gnash Gear nut Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 90	When you're looking at LDCs, you wont find a better workhorse than the AT4050!

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jberm Gear interested Joined: Dec 2003 Location: new jersey Posts: 3	Neumann TLM 103 is an awsome mic. i think its in that price range. sounds great on anything. good luck

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