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What Mic Do You Use?
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markjmckenzie



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 15, 2015 5:29 am    Post subject: What Mic Do You Use? Reply with quote

I thought it might be interesting to see what mics people are using. Everyone has their preferences, and we are all at different levels in the VO biz. I figured this might also be a good guide for people who are looking to upgrade, and want some reviews from people in the industry.

Currently, I have a RODE NT2A, an MD 421 II, and a Neumann BCM 104.
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Rob Ellis
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 15, 2015 6:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

U87ai
Sennheiser 416
Joihn Hardy M-1 pre
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WillMWatt
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 15, 2015 7:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've also got a lovely U87 Ai.

Immediately prior to that, I had a TLM-103, which was also very nice!

I also have a Chinese-made mic from a Scottish company called Red5 audio - it's their RV8 model. The sounds is quite nice, although not dazzling. Quite warm, and definitely sounds good when paired with any kind of tube pre. However, it was defective right from when I first bought it in that, after approx 30 seconds of switching on the phantom power, it picks up a LOT of rfi. And I mean a lot. It completely obliterates any vocals. When it's behaving, it sounds lovely, however!

I'm plugged into an Apogee Duet 2 via an Avalon VT-737sp.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 15, 2015 8:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Also have an AKG 414 B XLS, which at times I prefer due to it's somewhat understated character ...that is , understated compared to the other two.

It's very honest which I sometimes really like. Needs the right pre though, which in my case happens to be a UA 610 Solo.
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Philip Banks
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 15, 2015 9:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have 9 mics, 8 preamps and a Unicorn. In order to avoid mouth noise I remain silent, I use a different "powered down" mic and pre combination for that.

Before every session I gargle with 4oz of Beluga Caviar.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 15, 2015 9:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Philip Banks wrote:
I have 9 mics


I think I now have large-diaphragm envy
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 15, 2015 9:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Coincidentally, I also have 9 mics:



Well, actually...11. The ones above, plus an MKh 416 and a TLM-103. Ninja
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Philip Banks
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 15, 2015 10:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

In a sense, I do indeed have 9 mics. In a completely made up untrue sense.
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Kim Fuller
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 15, 2015 10:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Doug goes to 11...
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Eddie Eagle
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 15, 2015 12:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

With my voice I can sound like 9 mics or 9 different Mikes.
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Philip Banks
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 15, 2015 1:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's a gift!
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 15, 2015 4:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Humbly, yes. Yes it is.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 15, 2015 5:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Lewit LCT 640 and (not much now) a CAD E100S
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 15, 2015 5:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

TLM-102 > FMR RNP
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 15, 2015 6:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sennheiser MKH416 into a Focusrite Platinum VoiceMaster Pro pre.

Due to diaphragm envy, however, I've been wanting to try a Neumann TLM-103. The pills don't work, you know, no matter what they say.
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