Hi,

I'm interested in purchasing a new vocal mic, the only problem is i'm not sure which one. I've found a few models i like the look of and they're all in or around the price area i was looking for...

- CAD GXL3000
- MXL 992
- M-Audio Solaris
- Behringer B-2 Pro
- AKG C 2000 B
- Rode NT1-A
- CAD M177VP
- Audio-Technica AT 3035
- Studio Projects B3
- Studio Projects C1

As you can see there's a few. Basically i just want peoples opinions and if anyones got any advice or recommendations it would be appreciated.

I've got a Fostex VF160 and i just need something to make the vox a bit better. I've been using a SM57 which is ok for live vox, but doesn't quite have it in the studio.

Cheers

Mike

Hm

Yes you certainly want a condensor microphone that's gpna give you a much wider and flatter response, so you are thinking on the right lines.

But without hearing your voice it's hard to tell, you may have a deep gravelly or voice or a higher pitched thinner voice.

Do you have facilities like a local shop who have demo models?
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Recording Studio Suntans

I don't actually sing myself...i'm looking at getting a good all-round vocal mic. I record a variety of musics ranging from funk and hip hop, acoustic tracks through to hardcore metal and am looking for good all round performer.

Unfortunately my local shop is pretty crap and basically tailors for kids starting off in music and wouldn't order in stuff just for me to try (which is fair enough).

Cheers...

In that case, yes you wil get varying opinions and possibly all different.

Personally on that list I have used the Rode NT1-A on many things and I like that mic.

It's a good open clear sound.


Have you checked out the specifications of each one? They specification charts, maybe we should post them all in here and compare on paper.
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Recording Studio Suntans

The AKG 414 is the most versatile, good sounding and rightly prices little tool. It has bidirectional, cardioid, hyper-cardioid and omni patterns, pads and filters.
It sounds great on everything: vocals, drums, strings.
You can take a different approach and get something like the SE Gemini (www.seelectronics.com/Gemini.html). Dual valve microphone, excellent design, very good reviews in UK Pro Audio Magazines, classic valve sound with solid state high-frequency response.

Think about investing a little more money and perhaps look into getting something like a U89i which is a more affordable version of U87 that sounds beautiful on pretty much everything you put through it.

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classRec wrote:

Think about investing a little more money and perhaps look into getting something like a U89i which is a more affordable version of U87 that sounds beautiful on pretty much everything you put through it. A

This is very good advice.

Also, though the AKG 414 was not on your list, you should seriously consider it, it's a fantastic workhorse in the studio.
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Recording Studio Suntans

I've a lot of microphones beacouse each is used depending of the situation. I've a Neuman but it is very expensive and very hi quality.
I use frequently
- Behringer b-2
- Shure SM58
- Sehnneiser MD440

The Beheringer is fantastic for record voices thinking it very chepper price!
Bye
Viky

Cheers for the feedback...some interesting thoughts. Things like the AKG 414 and the Neuman are a bit out of my price range unfortunately! I would love mics like them but can't justify them at the moment. I was looking around upto £150 really. My other passion is drums and they don't come cheap either, so at the moment i'm trying to balance it all out!

Does anyone have any experience with things like the AKG C2000B or C3000B?

The AKGs in that price range sound open, clear and are decent for vocals but there are better options out there for the money. Stay away from the low end condensor Audio Technicas for voice...they are dark, flat and lack character. I would recommend the Rode NT1A from your list. I own both a Rode NT1000 & the award winning K2. The quality is excellent.

i also has the same problem & need suggestion...

I am considering to buy a vocal mic... for male & a capella.
By reading review, I'm so interested with these mic :

1. MXL V67 - i interested because, the price is very affordable. they said, sounds very good clear & crisp. and also, the design & finishing looks like vintage model...

2. AT4033 - they said, 4033 blow the U87 away...

3. MXL2003 - eq magazine said i does better than AKG on drum. And they said for those cannot afford neumann, AKG, MXL2003 is the choice...


4. AKG C3000 - i dont know, but review just said its great.

5. Shure KSM - review said, same like above...

At this moment i cant afford for neumann U87ai or U89ai. AKG 414 seems good, unluckily case design is so so ugly. it's a problem, if my group wanna shoot a Video clips in my studio, with that ugly mic...Most video clip use U87i...

Conclusion, i really need a vocal mic that sounds pro, clear, crisp at that price range (under US$700)...and i dont know which is the best for me...

Thanks dude...

AKG 414 to hell with the movies!
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Recording Studio Suntans

why the

If they wanna shoot movies put something pretty up for the shoot...

Audio is audio....... AKG 414 is sonically and practically an excellent solution.
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Recording Studio Suntans

I have an M-Audio Luna (roughly $200 in most catalogs) and it was worth EVERY penny. It sounds much better than comparably priced rodes and shures in my opinion!

of course you didn't list it, but i'd venture to say the solaris is worth the money for sure.

Anyone tried Audio Technica's new AT2020 yet? It's an LDC about $100. Awesome specs and I read one good review so far. It's on my wishlist...