What vocal mic for 300-400 with a flat eq?

[JonWormwood]

Finally upgrading from my sp b1, 300-400. For screaming And singing. I'd really like something with a flat eq, not that annoying 5db 5-6k bump some have.

So many damn choices

Shure sm7b
At at4033 (or 4050?)
Mxl
Akg
Blah blah

 

[G1]

sm7b - always

 

[Trevoire520]

AT 3035 is flatter than any of the 40 series LDC's. AT4050 is pretty flat though with just little bumps. 4033 and 4040 both have pretty aggressive presence boosts.

I really like the SM7B but it's not mega flat.

 

[JonWormwood]

Well looks like I'll buy both. Might as well

 

[jeid]

AT 3035 is flatter than any of the 40 series LDC's. AT4050 is pretty flat though with just little bumps. 4033 and 4040 both have pretty aggressive presence boosts.

I really like the SM7B but it's not mega flat.

3035 you say? I might get one of these. Traded my 4033 and some cash to Mark (Metaljonesy) for his SM7B. Planned another 4033, but the 3035 might meet my needs just as well.

 

[Jaymz]

3035 you say? I might get one of these. Traded my 4033 and some cash to Mark (Metaljonesy) for his SM7B. Planned another 4033, but the 3035 might meet my needs just as well.

I used that SM7 to re-track some vocals I did a few months ago with a 3035, I did use a different pre but I could send you the comparison between the two if you wanted?

 

[JonWormwood]

I used that SM7 to re-track some vocals I did a few months ago with a 3035, I did use a different pre but I could send you the comparison between the two if you wanted?

I'd love to hear that!

 

[Josh Burgess]

SM7B definitely. It's not hyped sounding. The highs are smooth. Many vocals tracked with it fit in the mix well with very little EQing needed.

 

[JonWormwood]

The at2025 is the same as the at3035 (which is discontinued) right?

 

[Jaymz]

Well the 2035 its cheaper thats for sure! I always thought it was the model below.

 

[Nebulous]

This forum and this video made up my mind for my next mic purchase:

 

[jeid]

I used that SM7 to re-track some vocals I did a few months ago with a 3035, I did use a different pre but I could send you the comparison between the two if you wanted?

That'd be cool to hear yeah.

I'm keeping the SM7... it's not even arrived yet. But I want to have an LDC for acoustic recording, room micing and for a different vocal mic option.

 

[JonWormwood]

This forum and this video made up my mind for my next mic purchase:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI5yyCGhSpc

Yup that did it for me

 

[jeid]

Haha, that video is awesome... I love the Arnie type noises towards the end!

 

[Nebulous]

I love how smooth yet detailed that mic sounds. It always gets a good rap for growls or any agressive vocals, though hearing/ seeing that all the growls and cleans are done in the one take in that vid is a pretty good advertisement for it as an all round vocal mic.
I've also heard it in use on the EP of a local band for completely clean vocals and it sounds just as good there too.

 

[DudeManGuy]

Hey all, long time lurker, first time giving my 2 cents...

I had a chance to track heavy and singing vocals with both, the sm7b and the at3035, I really like both of them on vocals, easy to sit in the mix with little work. I've recently used the 3035 as a room/overhead type, right above the drummer's head pointing at the center of his kit and the results were really impressive, to say the least. For the price, I would get the 3035 for sure. But if you can swing the sm7b as well, I would not pass on it, great mic to have!

DMG

 

[colonel kurtz]

But I want to have an LDC for acoustic recording, room micing and for a different vocal mic option.

AT4033 excels here, for sure

 

[jeid]

Yeah, I liked the 4033. Did a good job on all of those things. I'll see what cash I've got after my next trip to Amsterdam

 

[Scottxx]

I bought an AKG Perception 420. Its awsome.