Favorite mic for vocals?

[brianbane]

It's said that to get a great sound in the mix, you need to start with a great mic. It's also said that the perfect mic for one voice might not work for another. That said, what's YOUR favorite mic for vocals?

[filipeguitarrista1983]

Well, let me start by saying that i own a Generic AKG Mic and can't sing 'doodoo', but i discovered that preamps and effects play a MAJOR role in the final voice sound.

I only own a PODxt, and it's totally different to plug my mic in the Tube Preamp sim of the POD than in my GUITAR TUBE AMP - the POD's really better.

So all in all i don't have much to contribute, but i think that singing well and IN-TUNE is the most important thing, and i don't see many people (not even so-called 'pros') doing it very well. At least not all of the time.

[obitheincredible]

Well lets start with my favorites then

SM7B - yeah its a standard on vox. Seriously great too.

Oktava MK-319 - Love mine and bought it used for $50!

Kel HM7U - Amazing Neumann U47 styled mic that is easy on the wallet for under $400

[brianbane]

I had an Oktava MK-319 about 10 years ago. Wish I still had it, I'd have it modded.

[obitheincredible]

Yeah I'll probably send it in sooner or later but it still sounds killer as is. The only mod I've done is remove the inner layers of mesh.

[robmlisanti]

I've been very happy using the Shure SM-58 Dynamic Microphone so far!

[FendrGuitPlayr]

For studio or home recording, I like condenser mics (Rode M1 or AT2020) and
for live vox I usually use an SM-58 or AKG D-5.

[curteye]

Aloha guys,

Mics for vox

1-U87-U47
2-EV RE20
3-SM58

Preamps/comps/de-ess

1176 or Manley Voxbox—> for clean
Joe Meek SC4 DAD or VC6Q—> for colour.

Many more mics and a few more pre's but the above is 'go-to' gear.

{'-'}

[joscuzz]

I use an SM58 Beta Blue for both live vox and recording. I was really made up recently when I caught up with a Daniel Lanois interview (gearslutz.com)in which he is quoted as saying; that the entire vocals on Peter Gabriel's 'So' album were recorded in the monitor room using a SM58 Beta. I liked the sound of the mic when I auditioned it along side a few other brands at point of purchase but I never thought it was that good!:D Now I just have to tell the world!

[acousticglue]

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[ianhinson13]

I would def say mine is a blue bluebird. Very crisp, clean quality from that thing. Great on acoustic guitars to.

[brianbane]

I tried a Neumann U87 first time I recorded vocals in the studio, but it wasn't gelling with my voice. Then I tried an AKG C 414 B-ULS and it worked pretty well. I've been quite superstitious about these two mics ever since.