Vocal mics: One that isn't too bright for aggressive vox?

[Mattayus]

I'm trying to shop sensibly here, I don't want to blow money on a mic that's too bright and brittle when it comes to screamers/growlers. So far I've had success with 57/58's, but I want to try something a little different. An LDC for example, but one that's not going to be overly open/harsh when a screamer steps up? But equally I want it to be all-round enough to sound nice on actual singers.

Not on a huge budget so no top-end suggestions please

 

[Ermz]

Sm7b is your solution. Cheap, dynamic and beautifully dull if you want it to be.

 

[jangoux]

Sm7b is your solution. Cheap, dynamic and beautifully dull if you want it to be.

+1 to SM7b.

Audio technica at4060 is GREAT too, but its a bit expensive

 

[~BURNY~]

Oktavamod MXL990 is on top of my list. Ridiculously good for the price.

 

[RiF]

Shure SM7b?

 

[Mattayus]

Sm7b is a little over budget at the present, after the next couple of projects I'll grab one though but need something a little cheaper for the next few months. I don't want budget stuff though. I'll look into the others, thanks.

 

[Adrian Warren]

You can get a TAB-Funkenwerk Transformer modded SM57 for around $190 which sounds very close to an SM7.

http://www.gearslutz.com/board/so-much-gear-so-little-time/131704-sm57-transformer-mod.html
http://www.mercenary.com/smmiwitatr.html

 

[VWAS2009]

My used sm7 was 230$ wouldnt trade it for the world.

 

[BLUElightCory]

Another vote for the SM7, and also the Tab-modded 57.

The Heil PR30 and PR40 are great dynamic mics as well.

 

[barricade]

Go sm57 with a popfilter and save up for the sm7b! 57 is actually very close to the sm7b!

 

[Mattayus]

Got a 57 and 58 already, may just use those if I don't find anything else by the time the project starts, I just wanted something a little different! But, if it aint broke dont fix it I spose.

 

[heshian46]

AT4040.
Isn't necessarily a dull mic (actually its very clean sounding in the high end), but it takes EQ very nicely. I've used it with success many times with screamers.

 

[P-E]

57 is really close to the SM7B, use a pop filter and dont sing from too close because of the pronounced proximity effect. You will be really pleasantly surprised.

 

[guitarguru777]

+1 on the Octava Mod MXL 990!

But honestly it doesnt get better then the SM7

 

[Scottxx]

AKG Perception 420.

 

[Heabow]

I got my SM7B new for 270€. I think it's one of the best mics to record rock & metal voices imho.

 

[PeterPaul760]

for me if its not an sm7, i have a sterling audio ST51 that always works. I love it

 

[arv_foh]

Heil PR30

 

[weimark]

AKG Perception 420.

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