"Bob Smith" wrote in message
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Steve Holt wrote:
"tony espinoza" wrote in message
if i had to choose between those, i'd go for a U87. with the nice
pre's they are total work horses. the TLM103 is a kinda weird
sounding mic IMHO and while it's cool, i don't think it would be my
first hifi vocal mic. the U195 is useful on guitars, bass and even
drums (kick) but i have had better luck cutting vocals with the 87.
frankly, i would also consider tube microphones as well since i think
they make for a richer sounding vocal most of the time. my favorite
is a U67 with the right tube (preferrably EF806) and a great PSU (not
the original one). but after that, i'd look at the other soundelux
mics. the U95S is killer, especially for male vocals, and the Elux
251 is great all around. you may be able to find a used U95S for just
a little more than a new U87Ai.
I was underwhelmed with the U95S, especially given the price.
Was it possible the U95S you used had a problem? I have to agree with
Tony's assessments. The U95S through a Great River MP2-MH has become one
of my top choices for male vocals. The TLM103 is rarely picked for vocal
use while a U195, SM7 or SM57 sometimes gets the nod.
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Hey Bob. Funny you should say that you liked it thru the Great River. I
ended up selling my Great River as it didn't measure up to my other pres.
As for the U95S, it was a new one I had on spec, shipped directly from the
dealer, and it cost me a ton of money in shipping both ways for me to find
out I didn't like it. I had it for several days, and did several shootouts.
I mean, it was a nice mic, but nothing special. And the big price tag made
it much less attractive. We tried it thru a Neve 1089, and API 312, a Manley
DVC, and a few other pres.
But you know... YMMV right?
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Steve Holt
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