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Post by wiz on Apr 1, 2014 17:14:04 GMT -6
I just picked up a Beyer M201, its second hand.
I couldn't be more impressed.
I have been cutting scratch tracks for my new album, and using this thing on acoustic guitar. It also sounds really good on vocals but is very plosive sensitive, and you must stay very still and consistent with your position to use it as a vocal mic.
It sounds good on snare, toms as well.
Its rejection is startling, and what bleed is there, is really tonally cool.
It only cost me 220AUD (maybe 200USD) and I really really like it. I am gonna keep an eye out for another.
cheers
Wiz
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Post by drbill on Apr 1, 2014 17:29:04 GMT -6
Always a good mic to have 1 or 2 of. Very utilitarian, and always seems to work well. Another in the same genre with a slightly different flavor is the Sennheiser 441.
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Post by wiz on Apr 1, 2014 17:32:32 GMT -6
I would like to try a 441 Bill, I have a 421 here that I like on toms and bass cabinet. 421s at a little hexy price wise here in Oz, but I am keeping my eye out 8)
cheers
Wiz
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2014 18:52:05 GMT -6
I love my 441, and really, the M201s can be considered it's smaller brothers. Great mics. Hard to find something you can not use an M201 on, great allrounders, you can even try them for vocals - not bad....
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Post by svart on Apr 1, 2014 19:20:13 GMT -6
I have one too. I've used it on a few sources, but as Wiz says, it's very directional which can have a few issues. I do find that snare sounds good but the bleed tends to be a little nasal sounding, which makes it hard to mix sometimes. Great mic though.
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Post by jcoutu1 on Apr 1, 2014 19:22:43 GMT -6
We use them live for toms, congas, and upright piano. Versatile little mics.
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