So I'm trying to decide if a new mic would work with my mic pre, an
Earthworks Lab 101. I've been using a Gefell M930, thinking of buying
a Soundelux U195, which is much less sibilant with my voice (I do
voiceovers). I've been testing the Soundelux out in the "fat" mode,
which gives a 4dB relaxation (below 200 Hz) of the overall NFB, and
with the locut mode activated. The "norm" mode with the locut switch
gives a 10 dB cut @ 30 Hz (relative to 100 Hz). There's also a "pad",
which is set for -10 dB. The user's manual says what the basic
frequency response of the mic is maintained when the pad is engaged,
however absolute signal to noise is lowered. I can use the pad in both
"fat" and "norm" modes.

The recommendation from Soundelux is to use fat + locut for female
vocals. Any thoughts from the group given the preamp I have? Thanks
much.

FYI, I'm more of a VO than an engineer, so don't be TOO technical OK?