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Post by easyrider on Mar 22, 2024 2:38:37 GMT -6
You can only pic one.
A mic that if someone gave you $500 you would buy first over all others.
Cheers
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Post by bricejchandler on Mar 22, 2024 2:44:36 GMT -6
Probably an SM7 as long as I have a good preamp.
I've recorded everything from vocals, to kicks, bass amps, overheads, acoustics, mandolin with an SM7.
That and a Schoeps MK21 are probably my desert island mics.
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Post by keymod on Mar 22, 2024 3:52:33 GMT -6
Roswell k67x
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Post by christophert on Mar 22, 2024 4:33:07 GMT -6
Another 2 x Line Audio CM4's and have 30 dollars spare
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Post by Vincent R. on Mar 22, 2024 5:37:43 GMT -6
Almost any of the ADK T-FET series can be grabbed for $500 during a sale. I think the 67T and 49T are really good mics. The 251 T is also very nice, but maybe more specific.
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Post by Tbone81 on Mar 22, 2024 7:30:17 GMT -6
Almost any of the ADK T-FET series can be grabbed for $500 during a sale. I think the 67T and 49T are really good mics. The 251 T is also very nice, but maybe more specific. I think the T67 would be my choice in this scenario. |
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Post by svart on Mar 22, 2024 8:11:33 GMT -6
When I got my Beezneez U87 I think the conversion rate put it at right near 599$.. Great great vocal mic.
(For 499$ I'd pick any of the Lewitt mics that come in around that price. Also great mics but more general purpose.)
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Post by chessparov on Mar 22, 2024 9:09:50 GMT -6
Beesneez Oliver FET.
(AKG D770 or D790 with leftover $$)
Chris
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Post by anders on Mar 22, 2024 9:13:23 GMT -6
A 2nd hand Beyerdynamic M160.
The cheapest one on eBay right now is $577, but I would be willing to go easier on food expenditure for a few days; it is probably just good for the waistline.
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Post by ericn on Mar 22, 2024 9:25:42 GMT -6
I can’t say there is a favorite do everything sub $500 mic it’s really application specific. If you’re going to make me choose well I have 5 of them so I guess they count as favorites.
Anyone remember TapeOp’s big SDC shoot out conducted by Mike Jasper? Anyone remember what mic beat out the KM84 in the unobtainable new catagory? It was one of my Sony c535’s.
While I see them listed on EBay for a bit over $500ea but I can always find them for less, I fact might pickup a couple more I know of.
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Post by ragan on Mar 22, 2024 9:45:05 GMT -6
I think I’d second the ADK T-FET mics (on sale).
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Post by Omicron9 on Mar 22, 2024 10:07:38 GMT -6
Shure KSM-32. So good. Pretty easy to find for <$500. used.
-09
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Post by ab101 on Mar 22, 2024 10:22:10 GMT -6
AT4050 is a good mic and used could be $500. It may not be the absolute best on anything, but it is a good utility mic and rarely sounds bad.
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Post by Dan on Mar 22, 2024 10:40:00 GMT -6
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Post by Dan on Mar 22, 2024 10:40:39 GMT -6
AT4050 is a good mic and used could be $500. It may not be the absolute best on anything, but it is a good utility mic and rarely sounds bad. The AT4033 is even cheaper and I and many others prefer it. It's a modern classic workhorse. |
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Post by chessparov on Mar 22, 2024 10:49:03 GMT -6
LOL! My "dynamic" past is coming back to haunt me.  Geez I remember the 'ol under $60 days of RE15/16 Yore. Want the late 60's Elvis/American Studios vocal thang? Got RE15 (With foam Pop Screen) ?  Actually the M88 and the M88-ish AKG D790, usually worked best on me, out of all sub-$500 Dynamics. Then there's the mighty 441/541-of course! Chris P.S. AKG P120 (black) is still my fave vocal slumin' condenser/under $100. MDC! |
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Post by drsax on Mar 22, 2024 11:18:21 GMT -6
Shure KSM-32 or Lewitt Mics are great in that price range and punch way above that price point in sound quality
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Post by ragan on Mar 22, 2024 11:22:16 GMT -6
I’d also second the SM7(b). I just kinda love that mic.
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Post by geoff738 on Mar 22, 2024 11:27:07 GMT -6
Glad to see I am not the only one voting for the SM7. When I bought mine back in the 90s I was trying to decide between it and the RE20. At the time the RE20 seemed more popular, so wanting to be different I went with the Shure. Howd that work out?
Cheers,
Geoff
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Post by noob on Mar 22, 2024 11:51:00 GMT -6
I will fourth the SM7b. Predictable, but it is a great mic. I use it on vocals a lot, but also works great on kick and also on snare. For percussion, I usually take the pop filter off.
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Post by Vincent R. on Mar 22, 2024 12:23:25 GMT -6
Almost any of the ADK T-FET series can be grabbed for $500 during a sale. I think the 67T and 49T are really good mics. The 251 T is also very nice, but maybe more specific. I think the T67 would be my choice in this scenario. Agreed. |
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Post by ragan on Mar 22, 2024 13:14:40 GMT -6
I just did a fresh round of vocal mic comparisons on my voice with everything from SM57 to U67, and I landed back on preferring the SM7b. It’s always been my favorite mic to sing through, but now it’s actually my favorite sonically too (for my voice). Also high up in my comparisons was the trusty SM58. Also a dirt cheap Monoprice active ribbon (which really excels on drums and amps). And the 441 too.
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Post by Ward on Mar 22, 2024 13:32:09 GMT -6
Seranno S84 or Beyer M930 or Beyer 201, EV 320, Beyer M160 used, Beyer M88 used.
A binch of others come to mind . . . Noticeably not mentioned: SM7b.
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Post by hadaja on Mar 22, 2024 14:16:09 GMT -6
Serrano Audio Vintage 84 would also be an interesting choice. at $450 you get a few different capsules and using a SDC for vocals can also produce some quite pleasant results.
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Post by anders on Mar 22, 2024 14:25:54 GMT -6
[…] Actually the M88 and the M88-ish AKG D790, usually worked best on me, out of all sub-$500 Dynamics.[…] Interesting. Is it M88-ish for vocals only, or on bass drum / floor tom duty as well? |
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Actually the M88 and the M88-ish AKG D790, usually worked best on me, out of all sub-$500 Dynamics.
