Jul 07, 2004 09:27 am either will do the job, I would go with the condensor tho for, as you said, clearer, better sound. the 57 is a great mic, but better suited for miking amplified signals like guitar cabs and such.
Vocal Mic
Posted on Jul 07, 2004 09:25 am
utopian
dramado
Member Since: May 27, 2004
Hi guys,
I was wondering what mic is good for recording vocals. I have a shure sm57 as well as a akg c1000s condensor.
I want to use the condensor because I'm looking to get a clear sound, but I'm not sure if thats the way to go.
My vocal sound tends to have a lot of range too so I don't know if that means I should go with the condensor or not.
Can someone give me a tip on what to do?
Thanks,
Mike
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Jul 07, 2004 09:27 am either will do the job, I would go with the condensor tho for, as you said, clearer, better sound. the 57 is a great mic, but better suited for miking amplified signals like guitar cabs and such.
Jul 07, 2004 09:36 am the C 1000 is good for almost everything. I use it for acoustic guitar, and it sounds great. I have read of many people loving it for vocals too, but I have never tried it,
Stick to the high volume stuff for the 57, like snare, horns, guitar cabs, etc..
Jul 07, 2004 10:03 am Not to disagree, but I will obviously per my segue. Try both with the singer and see what sounds better. There are a number of performers that do very well with "working" a 57. Its been around for awhile. Genericly the condenser would seem to be the choice, but you can't know till you try.
Jul 07, 2004 10:06 am fair point, you disagreeable troublemaker.
Jul 07, 2004 10:54 am you may be right, but I dont think so...... LOL!! actually my oldest brother used to prefer 57s on his voice in the 60s. He sounded like Ian So and so? from Deep Purple. However, most people that like 57s for voice, I would think for only live, and not studio.
Jul 07, 2004 10:58 am GILLAN! IAN GILLAN! Heretic! Not knowing Ian's last name!
Jul 07, 2004 11:12 am am I "Ian" trouble?!?!?!?
Jul 07, 2004 11:22 am Hey...I'm an Ian, you tricky punster, you.
Ian Gillan is one of my all time favourite singers.
Jul 07, 2004 11:37 am Gillan is one of my favs too.
guitwizz, I'll digress on commenting on your punny joke :-)
Jul 07, 2004 12:10 pm *sigh* A true genious is never fully understood......
Jul 07, 2004 12:11 pm awwwwww
::pats guitwizz on the back::
Jul 07, 2004 12:38 pm Wait till Im done patting myself.....get in line clam bag!!!!!!
Jul 07, 2004 11:49 pm Great case study for psych 101!
Jul 08, 2004 12:55 am Im still not done Walter, you cant study me.
Jul 08, 2004 06:48 am Aye..not to add further fuel on the fire but..
I use a SHURE SM58 for everything I record vocally. 2 reasons for this:
1. I couldnt afford a better MIC and the SM58 was a good, solid choice (even if there is no on/off switch!!).
2. I can use it live when I (eventually) go on a world tour of Edinburgh :-)
I have always used Dynamic mics for the cash reasons and I've never had a condensor in my life. I have no doubt they are well suited for vocals but I have never had one myself - I think I'd like to try one and could do with one for Accoustic guitar recording so I may invest one day. However, for what I do - I am happy with the results - recording for my own pleasure.
But, I am SHURE I will get a condensor one day! hehe.
Coco.
Jul 08, 2004 07:06 am A good grasp of the obvious is a usefull tool. I gave that post a 98% confidence factor per invocing a response. I appreciate your cooperation in the sudy.
Jul 08, 2004 07:59 am Wow thanks for all the replys guys.
I used the condensor for acoustic stuff I recorded and it was amazing. Best sound I've ever gotten.
I think that I will try both mics to see what the outcome is but I think using the sm57 for screamy parts will work well (backup vocalist screams a lot). I'll use the condensor for all the singing parts (lead vocals).
Thanks again for your input!
Mike
Jul 09, 2004 08:19 am As long as everybody's weighing in...I use an el-cheapo MCA brand condenser mic that I bought on eBay for $50 US and my vocals sound way better than they used to through the SM-58. Alas, my voice still sounds thin and off key, but they don't make the microphone to fix that problem!
Jim
Jul 09, 2004 12:02 pm We'll mike, I used a AT 4050 and Bellari RP220
mic preamp for "slippery road". This produced pretty favorable results. It can be heard at www.karynwhittemore.com . I've got a studio page there as well. I would only recommend A large diaphram condensor for vocal studio work. I'm sure you'll get good results with your C1000, but it wouldn't be my mic of choice. I also have a shure ksm 44 large diaphram condensor. I think it sounds slightly warmer than the AT 4050. On stage I use a Shure beta 87. I love it.
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