BEST Microphones EVER for MALE Vocals 2022

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This is the ultimate microphone comparison video. In this video I’m comparing 6 microphones for male vocals and in two upcoming videos, I'll cover female vocals and rap vocals. I've got a huge variety of mics here -  the industry's best and even a budget mic that's super popular for home studios. I demo the mic in three different songs with a blind test as well! The mics in this video include the Neumann TLM 103, AKG C414, Manley Reference, Rode NT1A, Neumann U87, and the Warm Audio WA-87.

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[TheFedoraNinja]

the three genders: male, female, and rap

[bwilltvs]

Nicely done. My favorite was the 87 and the 103 coming in second.

[AutumnGardMusic]

I have the rode nt1a and love it so much. I will say though, you got me wanting that Neumann TLM 103! Awesome review! And also your vocals sounded great!

[patsipes]

Great format fir the video. I especially like the longer demo at the end. I listened to this on my phone but to really get a better feel, I am going to have to do it later in the studio.

[Leo_Vulkan]

Neumann U87 the best ... as usual. Simply it fits in the mix really nice and sounding natural, with the ability to sound as anyone's taste as it accepts processing really great.

[GregSB]

Thank you Sanjay, this is the video I’ve needed. I picked the AKG and the Manley. The AKG has been on my wishlist, and now I feel ready to get it. Besides, it’s great for multiple uses. Yes!

[chalkbodyoutline]

I've had that WA87 a few years now, love it for both recording and podcasting

[MusokeMSK]

Great comparison! Thank you for giving us all those listening samples👍

[SanjayC]

Which one was your favorite? Comment here.

[talktalk]

Thank you for the vid. Love it. 😍 Love ur voice n music too. Beautiful 👍

[johnadams]

That was great! Thanks, Sanjay. I've used an old AKG C414 B ULS in my studio for years. It's great for recording pretty much anything. I mostly use it on my vocals. However, recently I've started using an SM58. I really like the way my voice sounds through it. Whatever gets the job done 👍

[NephewLP]

This is the video I’ve been waiting for! Thank you Sanjay C!!!

[oldschoolgeek]

Wow. What a test, and great high quality video ! Thank you so much.

[richertz]

So well done loved the comparison. I owned and sold a u87 - one of my biggest regrets. There’s something about the sensitivity that detailed without being overly hyped. A seriously underestimated mic that can be found cheaper is the se Electronics T2 mic, like a cross between the control of the AKG 414 and a TLM103 but smoother sounding. A hidden gem? One of my main mics.

[conceptSde]

I have worked a lot with U87s and C414s in the eighties when I assisted my father who recorded Jazz and Classic at that time. Definitely the 87 still is the go-to mic for vocals, but for male voices in certain cases the AKG 414 (depending a bit on the version, I prefer the EB) sounds more complete. My father’s Neumanns and AKGs are long gone and today I am more on the budget side owning a Rode NT2A, an Audio Technica AT4035, a JZ BH-2 and an Austrian Audio OC818. The Rode is a great allrounder, the AT is awesome on guitars and drums (I do not really like it for vocals). When it comes to the JZ it is an outstanding mic that Is somewhat perfect for almost everything. It sounds modern and neutral without any harshness or sterility but also without any vintage vibe, just pure and clean. My go-to mic for female and many male vocals. When it comes to rock vocals in deeper ranges or even shouting and growling in metal the OC818 is a weapon. It is a modern version of the C414 (in fact the Austrian Audio engineers are the former R&D department of AKG). Changing polar patterns after the recording via plugin, even with multiple patterns for different frequency ranges, is a killer feature.

[DavidDiMuzio]

Man, your videos are looking amazing these days! Well done Sanjay! Great meeting you at NAMM.

[JphreshOfficial]

Good stuff!! I’m deciding between the WA 47 jr, Nt1a & WA 87 R2 for pop & R&B, hard choice! 🥂

[watch]

Excellent shootout and vid, by the way your vocals and arrangements have distance in them… from the blind test it was A and E no question… they did excellent producing the warm coating over the “shush” brightness sound ( sorta like when bumping the eq in the 11, 000 to 16, 000 area to get the air, then using a filter and deesser to coat the highs in a silky manner) which provide a clear sound that is intelligible without becoming cringy, fatiguing or harsh!

Again excellent vid, and your channel is top notch!!!!

[MayotheMaker]

My friend your gear reviews are top notch. Can wait to get back to listen on head phones

[margaretchristo]

Top notch video and I’ve been waiting for it for a long time. Your voice is amazing! AKG was great! Can’t wait for your next video.