VO-BB - 20 YEARS OLD!

markjmckenzie · Joined: 04 Jun 2014 Posts: 12 Location: Windsor, Ontario

Mike, how do u like the Voicemaster?

Mike Harrison · Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2015 7:42 am Post subject:

I like the VoiceMaster very much, Mark; it's been serving me well for over 10 years, now. I'd been doing a lot of work for several years in the studio of a producer/engineer back then and, based on the sonic quality of the playback – and the recommendations of the producer/engineer – I bought one.

[Edit]: I especially like it because its inputs and outputs make it possible to patch directly and permanently to and from (send/receive) my Telos Zephyr ISDN codec, while simultaneously feeding signal to my computer.

However, it has many more features than I've been using (I use only the compressor [and very little]). And I'm not sure if they're available new anymore. By now, I'd imagine they've moved on. One note: after I began experiencing an issue with the headphones (one channel was intermittent), I had an independent tech replace ALL the capacitors about two years ago. But the VoiceMaster still sounds every bit as good – and extremely quiet – as it did when I bought it.

I would highly recommend Focusrite products; whether you can find a VoiceMaster Pro used (as of this writing, there are several being offered on eBay; have it checked out by a good tech before buying), or a newer offering.
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Lee Gordon · Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2015 8:31 am Post subject:

But seriously, MKH-416 is the daily driver.
I also have a Harlan Hogan VO-A1 (retired), which isn't a bad mic at all, an RE-20, which I almost never use any more, and an MXL V67N for the travel rig.
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Lance Blair · M&M Joined: 03 Jun 2007 Posts: 2281 Location: Atlanta

CAD E100s straight into a Scarlett 2i2. Sometimes with the CAD HPF on, sometimes not. The CAD can get a bit dark with a heftier preamp.
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Quicksilver · Been Here Awhile Joined: 29 Oct 2012 Posts: 217

416 - Cheap compared to the other industry standard, works great in hotel rooms, used by some of the biggest names in the business. I've decided to stick with it.

Eddie Eagle · M&M Joined: 23 Apr 2008 Posts: 2393

Bish · Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 7:40 am Post subject:

MKH416 & CAD E100s
Both used daily. Connected via an Audient iD22.

Dig deeper into the back of the cupboard, and you'll find a motley collection of relatively cheap, retired microphones.

Shure SM7B - classic dynamic mic - great for audiobooks, but retired
AKG Perception 220 - utility mic. used for Skype calls and whenever not in the booth.
MXL V88 - love this mic. Emergency back-up.
MXL 2003a - a good solid, honest mic... I just donated it to a colleague.
MXL V69me (re-tubed) - sometimes you just got to tube it.
AT2020 - Total crap (on my voice). I have no idea why I bought it.... oh yeah, it was cheap.
Heil PR40 - Honorable mention. The only mic I've ever sold... I bought the Kool-aid on this one and it never worked out for me.
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ricevoice · Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 8:35 am Post subject:

MKH416 --> Focusrite ISA430 MkII --> Focusrite Scarlett 8i6

The ISA430 was a nice upgrade from a dbx286a that served me well for many years.
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Mike Harrison · Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 11:22 am Post subject:

markjmckenzie · Joined: 04 Jun 2014 Posts: 12 Location: Windsor, Ontario

Thanks so much Mike! I've actually been in the market for a good Pre, so I'm glad u were able to suggest a good one. I just picked one up on Ebay for pretty cheap, so I'll let u know how I enjoy it.

Eddie Eagle · M&M Joined: 23 Apr 2008 Posts: 2393

That's a great little article about wabc studio.

Mike Harrison · Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2015 4:37 pm Post subject:

captain54 · Lucky 700 Joined: 30 Jan 2006 Posts: 744 Location: chicago

Thru a Scarlett 6i6 and Mackie with Onyx pres's

Senn416
AKG perception 220 (new black one)
AT 875r (with mic port pro for travel)
AT 2100 dynamic usb/xlr (travel with an iPad or mic port, audition mic)
Shure SM7b/Triton (Retired, use the AKG for narration)
Blue Mickey (retired)
Tascam im2 (retired)
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Bailey · Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2015 7:26 pm Post subject: Re: What Mic Do You Use?

AlanTaylor · Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2015 5:56 am Post subject:

AT 3035
AT 875r
Shure PG42 USB (for travel)

Right now, the AT 875r is my go-to mic.