Comparing 8 Vocal Microphones from $30,000 - $100! - Can BUDGET mics hold their ground?

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[Producelikeapro]

Hey everyone, which is your favourite mic? Remember: all of these mics can work for you. It's about selecting the right microphone for the singer and using the right processing.

[randomcustomer]

That Lauten does really well, breathy without getting uncomfortably fizzy. I feel it would be easy to sit the vocal in a mix with minimal EQ applied. Interesting colour grading on this vid btw; soft, pinky. Easy on the eye.

[dylanlundgren]

Love my LA-220, I've never once second guessed it since purchasing! Love it

[tayzonday]

This is awesome! I’d also love to hear Audient VS RME, Apogee, Neve etc ❤✊🙏

[aleksamrkela]

Just for convenience!
4:20 - Neumann U47
5:30 - AEA R44
7:30 - Lewitt 040
8:40 - Shure SM58
10:40 - Shure SM7B
12:12 - Royer R10
13:49 - Lauten 220
14:49 - Mojave 201 FET

[mikemartinmusic]

I love shootout videos like this! I'm a fan of the Shure stuff, great bang for your buck. I own two SM58's, two SM57's, a Beta 52A, and a Beta 58A. I use the Beta 58A for vocals at most of my live gigs and home recordings, it's great.

[danafiorucci]

Like I always say it's what works for the voice I really enjoyed the Lauten 220 on her voice.

[connorsykes]

Great Video! really interesting seeing the differences between the mics, and finally, I get why some mics are so much more expensive than others. Thanks for explaining it so clearly

[Kevinfordsynthesizers]

Fantastic watch, I’m hearing details I’d never considered before, thank you

[OdinOfficialEmcee]

The RCA, U47, SM7B, and Royer were the best and most versatile selections, and the RCA served her voice best imo.

What I've learned over time is I'd always rather an even toned, dark mic that takes EQ well. It is always easier and sounds better to add a bit of highs and take away low end than to try and tame a lot of high end and add low end.

[halgrimaldo]

U47 and SM7B for me. Not surprising is the SM58 (sometimes the scratch worked best). Guessing a TLM 49 would have favored her as well.
All fair assessments. Nice examples highlighting sibilance and presence with a challenging but talented! voice.

[mallorga]

Another great video. I'm a Lauten and Mojave fan (still don't have any, but I hope so).

[seaofbeer]

Thomann FET amps are amazing for ribbon mics. I have to turn the pres on my mixer all the way down. They also protect your mic by not letting phantom power get through to the ribbon.

[fredtimothy]

Yes many of the cheaper LDC’s are bright while still having the plosive problem. Then when you low cut the plosive they get super shrill. My favorite vocal mics are dark condensers that still have a little top magic without emphasis. I love the Miktek CV4 and Violet Design Globe Vintage (now a special order item from JZ Microphones)

[paokdz]

amazing video! i think the video that we were allwaiting for!! <3

[PippPriss]

Oh my goodness, what an absolutely great voice! Interesting vocal melody also! And I have to say, the AEA R44 fits the atmosphere of the song and her voice perfectly! I cannot believe how much everything else, to me at least, paled in comparison. I think the Mojave 201 FET with some more heavy EQ'ing and de-essing can deliver a nice performance as well. Thank you for making this interesting test!

[homestudioacademy]

What an awesome mic shootout! I’m sure it will help many people hear the differences and choose for themselves what they prefer.

[derekstudt]

Great video. FYI...The Mojave MA201FET is usually just under $800, not $300.

[WMCMUSIC]

Michael's recording/mix engineer Bruce Swedien didn't used the SM7B but the SM7 (the real classic) version.

[jester]

Hi Warren, if you turn the Royer r10 around (to the side without the badge) you will get a brighter response as the ribbon is offset towards the back. That mic is great for guitar amplifiers as it has an inner screen for use in high SPL applications but it is awesome on vox and mandolin, etc.