Mid priced vocal mic?? Suggestions??

by **Jonathan Kristian** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 1:06 pm

Hi all,

Im looking to buy a new LD Condenser mainly for male vocal duties (rock/pop) but would be good if it was versatile. Also wanted something with a variable polar pattern. My price range is $1500 - $2500
It would be running through a Sebatron VMP 2000e if that helps...

Was looking at the Telefunken AK47, havent tried one and reviews seem mixed...
Or should I go for the good old U87??

Any suggestions?

Thanks

by **davemc** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 9:53 pm

Best depending on where you are located try what you can try.
If it is mainly for your own vocals see what works for you.
I do not know if you should go for something a little cleaner as the Sebatron is pretty colored, although again your call with your ears.
New I would say try Soundelux, Brauner and the Pesulo mics?? Or maybe a TLM103 or c414 (will work for you)
Geffel do some nice mics, although do not know who is bringing them in now.
Secondhand well see what you can find.. $2500 at your top range is the low range for nice Valve mics.

If you think the Telefunken will work get it down for a try out, seems they are now not just badging Apex mics as there cheaper range mics

by **wez** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 12:54 am

there's a lot of very shite U87s out there, but if you find a nice one you'll be happy. i don't even know if they're in fashion this week but they are a very solid mic that you should keep forever.

i'm also a big 414 fan but they can sound very ordinary on the wrong voice.

those brauners are something but i don't know if $2500 will get you one, certainly not the really shmick one (model number eludes me, the one clapton uses).

by **OzDrum** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 2:49 am

we have had great success with the sE Gemini mic (RRP $2495) - we have a bunch of others which don't really compare (TLM103, C414, ClassicII etc) and it is now the go-to vocal mic (also great on a variety of other sources!). There is a new Version 2 available now also.. If you are based in Melbourne and keen to hear one then let me know.

cheers
Geoff

by **Aearth** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 7:33 am

I reckon Peluso would be a good choice, on my list to buy.

Nic

by **davemc** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 8:48 am

Aearth wrote:I reckon Peluso would be a good choice, on my list to buy.

Nic

Although I would really want to hear for myself. Like most things. There seems a lot of hype for these, which sometimes on net forums hype is not real. Also what one person likes is not what another does.
For vocals it is not always a LDC that works, I have used many dynamics, ribbons and SDC's before. I remember a AT25 kick drum mic worked for one singer, which was not my first,second or etc choice.

by **Kris** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 10:00 am

Maybe check out the Lawson U47 style mic.

by **Jonathan Kristian** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 10:32 am

Thanks everyone for their replies and suggestions...

I wont be doing any of the singing it will only be used for clients, so i guess im going to have to find someone that can sing to help me try a few of these out... not always as easy as it sounds!

Im based in melbourne so geoff if i get stuck i might take you up on your offer...

Apart from Factory Sound does anyone know of anywhere i could do some shoot-outs with good quality mics??

Cheers all

by **electricsound** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 4:37 pm

give Awave in Hawthorn a visit.. good service and they've got a decentish range of mics at that sort of price level.

i have a gefell umt70 for this purpose, $2200ish and it's been the perfect mic for most singers i've used it with (sadly though not myself for some reason)

by **Peter Knight** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 4:01 pm

OzDrum wrote:we have had great success with the sE Gemini mic (RRP $2495) - we have a bunch of others which don't really compare (TLM103, C414, ClassicII etc) and it is now the go-to vocal mic (also great on a variety of other sources!). There is a new Version 2 available now also.. If you are based in Melbourne and keen to hear one then let me know.

cheers
Geoff

I second that.

by **Aearth** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 9:46 pm

[quote="davemc"][quote="Aearth"]I reckon Peluso would be a good choice, on my list to buy.

Nic[/quote]
Although I would really want to hear for myself. Like most things. There seems a lot of hype for these, which sometimes on net forums hype is not real. Also what one person likes is not what another does.
For vocals it is not always a LDC that works, I have used many dynamics, ribbons and SDC's before. I remember a AT25 kick drum mic worked for one singer, which was not my first,second or etc choice.[/quote]

No hype here, I've heard some of their mics and for the money they sound nice.

Nick

by **davemc** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 9:59 pm

Cool Nick about the Peluso .. I always get a little worried with some net reviews done by so called un-connected people who sell them.
Then you get a lot of people who only used a be!@#$%^& beforehand say they are just like a u47 if you know what I mean. Been a lot more of this the last few years with viral marketing

by **toadmark** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 3:07 pm

I've found the Rode K2 a good value for money all rounder. Between that and my AT4050 and AKG C414 there's not much I can't find a multi-pattern mic in my "locker" to suit.

I know some people think of Rode as a four-letter-word ... but its definitely a useful four-letter-word in this instance.

Mid priced vocal mic?? Suggestions??

Mid priced vocal mic?? Suggestions??

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