Vocals Condenser

[lester]

Hi there, as part of my studio project, I have a 1000$ to spend on mics. I need one very good condenser with lots of thickness and harmonics on a wide range, which I will need your advice. the other two will probably be a SM-57, and another acoustic guitar/piano/amplifier condenser, such as the sure's or the Rhodes. have you got any suggestions for me?

Thanks a lot
Nimrod

 

[LSchefman]

Nimrod, if you play your cards right, you can find one good condenser for both vocals AND instruments, buy the 57 for what you need it for, and wind up with a better mic.

I don't seek out mics with "thickness", so I can't make a recommendation for you.

 

[GuitslingerTim]

This mike gets great reviews:

http://www.americanmusical.com/item--i-MAS MXLV69ME.html

 

[EVT]

There is some good info here.

http://www.hr-faq.org/

evt

 

[lester]

Thanks for your help, that link is really good
my options are now-
* Studio Projects TB-1
* Audio Technica AT4040
* AKG C2000

any opinions?

 

[onemind]

Originally posted by lester
Thanks for your help, that link is really good
my options are now-
* Studio Projects TB-1
* Audio Technica AT4040
* AKG C2000

any opinions?

I've used the AT with great success, and really didn't like the AKG, I found it quite Harsh sounding, the AT's frequency response is much closer to a "high end" condenser. But why sell yourself short, you have much higher quality mics within your budget such as a Neumann TLM-103 or an AKG414TL both would be an upgrade from the other options. and you might still have enough left for a small diaphragm condenser and an SM57.

Steve