Best VOCAL and versatile Mic for around 1800.00

wonder · Post by **wonder** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 9:12 am

I want to invest about 1800 into a GREAT vocal mic.

PLEASE dont anyone say "get an sm57"...cause thats not gonna cut it.

I do R&B vocals and need something crisp and clear. I'll be running it through an AVALON 737.

My options now are

Soundelux iFet7
Soundelux U195
Neuman U87

any thoughts?

jon · Post by **jon** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 11:05 am

I know this might be an odd choice for what you are searching for but all the same and interesting microphone for the price.

AEA R92 Studio Ribbon Microphone

$825.00

wonder · Post by **wonder** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 11:37 am

is this a VERSATILE mic? or simply a VOCAL mic?

jon · Post by **jon** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 11:40 am

Guitar amps, vocals, percussion, etc.

wonder · Post by **wonder** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 11:41 am

Cool! I'll check it out.

chrispick · Post by **chrispick** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 11:43 am

I've only used the U87, but I'd think you'd be happy with any one of the three.

Can you test-drive all of them with your Avalon to see what mic-pre combo suits you best?

Oh, if you're seeking pro opinions on these mics, you might want to check out recording.org. A lot of producer/engineer types there.

wonder · Post by **wonder** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 11:44 am

yeah. theres a GREAT company here that lets me rent to buy. they're the best

the u87 is OK but i've found WAY better

jon · Post by **jon** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 11:55 am

They are all great microphones indeed.

Recently I have found myself asking this very question:

How can I project a unique voice through the recordings I produce?

builder · Post by **builder** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 7:22 pm

I don't know if this will help but I bought a U195 about 4 months ago and have used it on about everything I could with great results.
Lead Vocals, Sax, Bass Drum, Guitar Cab, Acoustic Guitar. Overhead

Very soild..... Picked it up used in prestine condition for 800$ without the shockmount

I think you could always fined a use for it.

A U195 and a AEA 84 would be close to 2000$ and you would have a lot of basses covered.....

Though I do hear th iFET smokes.....

Good Luck

spirit · Post by **spirit** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 2:21 am

If crisp and clear is what you want you might want to see if one of the less expensive versions of the SoundElux 251 has all the crisp and clearness of the multipattern 251E. If you search for a rogue dealer you might get notably below retail- but might still be a little pricey.