Vocal mics and mic preamps
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Posted on Nov 19, 2009 05:52 pm
threeforty
Member Since: Nov 19, 2009
Sorry about posting another gear question everyone, but I'm back from college and trying to do bigger and better things in the studio. I'm looking to purchase a new condenser mic within the $300-$500 range (I use the AKG Perception 220 right now). I am also looking to purchase my first mic pre-amp within the $400-$500 region (I have just tracked directly through my digi002 previously). Can anyone steer me in the right direction towards some nice mics and pre-amps in those price ranges? What are your favorites?
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Nov 19, 2009 06:48 pm While i know next to nothing about good gear in your price range, i figure i'll just repeat what i've read from others on this site. I'm not sure about a good preamp. But for the mic, I've heard more than one person say their favorite mic on vocals is actually the Shure sm7b, which is a dynamic mic. Not sure why but i'm sure someone else will stop in and offer more advice.
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Nov 19, 2009 09:35 pm I'm one of those. Nearly every classic vocal mic is a dynamic (or a ribbon, which is technically a dynamic). This whole "you only use condensers for vocals" is someone's idea of a joke - Or a marketing ploy...
That said - The OP didn't mention if it's for vocals...
If it is, then I'd grab a 7b and a True P-Solo. That pair would probably handle 90% of your vocal tasks for the next 30 years.
