Microphone Survey

Freddie Molina · Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007, 20:04 (GMT) Post subject: Microphone Survey

Please let us what is your preferred microphone brand. The results will be published in the monthly newsletter.

Todd Ellis · Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007, 03:41 (GMT) Post subject:

Do you want to know what mic we USE - or what mic we'd LIKE to use?

Scott Nilsen · Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007, 03:51 (GMT) Post subject:

I answered as what I do use, although I wondered the same thing.

Amy Snively · Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007, 05:45 (GMT) Post subject:

Exactly. How many of us would like to be on a Neumann, but are currently speaking into a Tandy through a pair of pantyhose?

(I voted AKG. I chose it because I like the little hearts in their logo.)

Freddie Molina · Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007, 13:33 (GMT) Post subject:

Let`s go with the one you currently use, I know we all have wishes but can not trow in 5 or 10 grand on to a mic.

Scott Pollak · Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007, 13:40 (GMT) Post subject:

I'd be curious to know what all these 'other' brands are that currently have the lead.

Colin Campbell · Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007, 15:49 (GMT) Post subject:

Exactly, what are the "others?" I voted what I use and when I bought it, it seemed like what I wanted to use as well but I haven't had the opportunity to try many others. Coming from radio my choices were basically an EV RE-20 or a Shure KSM32. Those were the only two mics I had to compare at the time and I chose the condenser (Shure KSM32) at $500 and it felt like a cadillac. I'm still pretty happy with it. It is probably my most prized material possesion.

Pierre Maubouche · Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007, 18:13 (GMT) Post subject:

Like I said in the other mic thread, having worked on many many mics I bought a U87 as I found that this is mic best suited for my voice (available today). Which doesn't mean it's the best for every voice under the sun - or under the rain in my case, living in UK.

Simon Hill · Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2007, 08:19 (GMT) Post subject:

I use the RODE Podcaster USB mic.

Allen Scofield · Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2007, 11:53 (GMT) Post subject:

For me, "Other"=Lawson L47FET

George Karnes · Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2007, 19:37 (GMT) Post subject:

Well my other is a Blue Snowball.

And while I would like a new 5k mic, I will always speak through panty hose. As a matter of fact I have started speaking through them around the house to my wife and kids.

J.S. Gilbert · Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2007, 23:06 (GMT) Post subject: preferred mics

For inexpensive microphones i prefer the Heil PR 40 microphone over the venerable EV RE-20 or newer 24. The Heil requires less driving and has a better price point. Other than that, it has been tested heads up and posts very similar numbers to the RE 20.

I think that anyone contemplating a phantom powered microphone and has the money should consider the Neumann U87 it is a standard everywhere and should you need to match tracks in the future or go to a studio somewhere else, there is a good liklihood that there will be a U87 within earshot.

My favorite mic at the $1,500 - $1,800 price point is the Telefunken AK47. It is a tube microphone, multi position and has proven to be a great sounding microphone for most men and women. It has little proximity effect and a very smooth mid and nice rounded top. It is not boomy or bassy and doesn't play well for the "Voice of God" reads, which might fair better with a Heil or RE 20.

Lastly, if it's a choice between spending the money on the microphone or the mic pre, I say spend it onthe mic pre. A Rhode or GT microphone with a decent mic pre will almost always sound better than a higher end Sennheiser, Neumann or AKG microphone that has been paired with a cheaper microphone. For those of you who live near a Sweetwater, Guitar Center or other good retailer, there is nothing like going out and auditioning mics and mic-pre's.

Lastly, while I know that ribbon mics are enjoying a renaisance, I would not recommend them to most oft he talent here.

I hope this has been helpful

Colin Campbell · Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2007, 23:09 (GMT) Post subject:

Check out this new thread of mine...

http://voiceoversavvy.com/viewtopic.php?t=632

Moose Warywoda · Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007, 16:25 (GMT) Post subject:

So I'm a couple/4 months late to the game....
I voted 'other' cause I use a BLUE Mouse. Great mic that I finally got dialed in to where I like what I'm hearing.
Just bought a BLUE Baby Bottle and can't wait to get that thing crankin'

Lori Furth · Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007, 17:31 (GMT) Post subject: Adding to the mic story

I am like George and have a Blue Snowball I'm quite happy with!

Lori