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  • Shure SM7B Vs. Sennheiser MK4 (p.2)
2012/11/01 07:33:05
SvenArne
Zemorg


wouldnt be sure about that man, i think i need a decent mic for studio recording..

Hey, I named not one but TWO mics that are more than decent for studio recording! 


The AKG D5 performs like an SM58 but lacks the 3-4 kHz "Shure Shout" has fuller bass and a nice bit more detail. Being a super cardoid, it also has better flank rejection, which rocks for singing without headphones. The SM7B (yes, I own one) is basically an SM58 with a chunky body and few extra tricks up its sleeve. 


The sEX1 is a nice example of a budget LDC without the classic "Chinese OEM" hype. I haven't tried the Senn MK4, but I'd be surprised if it was really a lot better. In my experience you need to step up your budget to at least $500-700 to get an LDC that's significantly better (AT4050,  Neumann TLM-102 and Shure KSM32 spring to mind). 

I'm no pro, but I've tested a lot of mics. It's sort of a hobby of mine...

Sven
2012/11/01 09:24:25
Zemorg
  yeah but all i need is a decent mic for Recording vocals, im not a guitarist or a drummer , i might get an acoustic guitar in the future but not even soon..
2012/11/02 11:35:16
batsbrew
i think the sm7b would suit your needs just right.
it's a well proven mic used on a lot of pro recordings, by a wide range of artists
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