vocal microphone

Hi Everyone!

I've been thinking about getting a good vocal microphone, but don't know how good some of them are. There sure are a lot of different ones available. I would like a very directional mic with good sound qualities. Any suggestions? What kind of mic does everyone use? Thanks, any information will be greatly appreciated.

Peter

Sennheiser 855 http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/icm.nsf

EV ND767a http://www.electrovoice.com/Electrovoice/products.nsf/allpages/937B84C17B940EBE 86256B96005D42AD

Shure SM58 http://www.shure.com/microphones/models/sm58.asp

In the studio for recording I use a Audio Technica AT4033
http://www.audio-technica.com/prodpro/profiles/AT4033CL.html




[This message has been edited by Dnj (edited 04-24-2003).]

Peter.... My first suggestion is to try different ones, with YOUR equipment if you can ... You may have to go to a couple of shops, because not all dealers carry all brands .... I recently purchased a Sennheiser e-845 off e-bay (at considerably less than a dealer) and am very satisfied with it ....
good luck...
t.

Peter,
I use an AKG C1000S and it is a great condenser mic.

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jam on,
Terry http://imjazzed.homestead.com/Index.html

Another good choice :

AKG C3000 ! Excellent sound, requires phantom power.
http://www2.akg.com/products/powerslave,mynodeid,164,id,220,pid,220,_language,EN.html

Roel

I use Rode NT1 (condenser) and Sennhieser E845 (Dynamic). Both are perfect for vocals. I used to have Shure SM58 and AKG C3000, they are not bad but the NT1 and E845 are much much better on vocals IMHO.

Shaz

I like Shure mics:

Beta 58A (better than SM 58)

Beta 87a (Condenser)

-- José.

Here's the link to mine. I use the Shure 55SH mic and it sounds great!http://www.shure.com/microphones/models/55sh.asp

Angelo

Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. I knew I could count on the great synthzone folks.

Peter

I bought the EV767 based on Uncle Dave's recommendation and I love it.

[This message has been edited by Tom Cavanaugh (edited 04-25-2003).]

Been using and enjoying an EV767 for over ten years. It's really smooth with unusually high output. I'm looking to explore other mic options now though. Another brand worth considering (in addition to those mentioned) is Audix:
http://www.audixusa.com

I've heard a lot of great reviews on the Audix line as they don't color or hype your voice, but just reproduce what's there. Curious to hear from anyone here who's had experience with the Audix mic line.

Scott

Scott,
I've used both the OM-5 and newer OM-6 vocal mics live and in studio settings and they are some n-i-c-e ... mics.

The OM-5 has a wonderful bright, high output before feedback level. You can cup your hands over the grille at those levels and not get feedback like you would with an SM57/58. The OM-6 is very similar, tho I haven't used them as much.

If you don't need these features in a smaller gig setting, the best mic I've come across for vocal warmth and tone is the AKG C1000-S (that Terry mentioned above). It's a condenser mic and works very well live for lower volume events - i.e. not the mega-watt stage columns and 350w monitors....

One other mic I've used over the years is EV's N/D 257 A and B series. Again, nice warm and a hot mic series.

Regards,
Steve