Steve Holt wrote:

"Bob Smith" wrote in message

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.


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?

YMMV is true enough. There is no ONE mic or mic pre to suit all
situations. I often like an Elux251 or Schoeps through a Martech for
acoustic guitars but they don't float my boat for the male vocalists
that come through my studio.

bobs

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