What Mic?

Well I've seen a lot of discussion about preamps but what about mics? Say in the under $1000 range. I've played with a Neumann TLM 103 and wow! what a step up from my 57 I've also heard good things about the AudioTechnica 1050 (?) While the TLM was kickin' is seemed a bit on the bright side (or was that just the 001's converters). So for male vocals and maybe some acustic guitar what would ya all recommend?

Mic Modeler, hey that's a clever idea. Thanks.

What about the RODE CLASIC 2 Valve mic . Very impressive warm and open sounding mic ,that sounds great on just about anything you put it in front of. And can be had for about the same price as a TLM 103. When i A/B these 2 mics the choice was clear.

Davedog, (hey, great name ) I've direct experience with the AT4050 and can attest to is sound. I run it through a Summit tube pre and the sound is quite nice. I record actors (as opposed to vocalists) and find the sound to be quite nice. Plus, its got multiple patterns. I recently posted a question on microphones under the General Information heading. It might be of some use to you since I'll be auditioning some of those mics that I mentioned in that post tonight at a local shop. The mics in question are: The Blueberry and Mouse from Baltic Latvian, the AT4060,AT4033, and the AT4050 from Audio Technica (since I own one and want to make a comparison) Plus the TLM 103 and the Rode NC2 going through an Avalon mic-pre (I'm using that to emulate the Summit that I'm using at the studio) Hope tht might be of some assistance. Cheers, DigiDawg

I just bought a Groove Tubes MD1A from fullcompass.com for $600. Sounds great on acoustic guitars & vocals, also as a drum overhead.

Sortasonic. Was that an original groovetube? And is there an Alesis model # for its replacement? Anyone try the new Neumann KMS105 (vocal mic) for instruments? Like drums (supercardiod et al)

I would like to know where one can get a Rode Classic II ($1995 retail) for the same price as a TLM 103 ($995 retail). I'll buy two... You sure you don't mean the NT V? ------------------ LW

Shaggy, The way I understand it, it's an Alesis version but only the enclosure is different from the original Groove Tubes. Only bummer is it doesn't come with a shock mount and I can't find one for it since Alesis discontinued the Mic... but at that price it's worth it. The Alesis line appears to be completely redesigned. I haven't seen an equivalent. [This message has been edited by Sortasonic (edited June 20, 2000).]