ProAudio Review - January 2009 - (Page 22)

“Results were sometimes surprising and hugely informative, providing comparative info that is very hard to find under average (i.e., rushed) studio conditions.” nearly as likable as the TLM 67, except for a little missing “chestiness.” I must say, however, that the U77 would be my “best-all-around” choice if I could buy only one mic for all VO work. The Flamingo ME was very warm and supple; I would prefer it with female voice artists. The Black Hole BH-1 had the most top end of any mic tested here — great for definition on deeper voices, but too sensitive to plosives in cardioid. Even with two pop screens employed, we had to switch to omni to get suitable results. Singer/Songwriter Sessions With this collection, I also knocked out (live) singer/songwriter sessions and predictably got some great tracks. The performer, Neil Jackson, sings loudly with an edgy quality, and the Flamingo ME was the ideal transducer for its rounding qualities. The original mode from the VMA was our primary choice for acoustic guitar (with its welcomed linearity), coupled with either the U77 or the Black Hole BH-1 for some exciting sizzle. With the TLM 67 picking up room ambience, the result was slightly enhanced reality without a dreadful DI anywhere in sight. Evaluation’s End Here, the top performer overall was the Brauner VMA for its incredible accuracy, “dual mic” flexibility, and supreme package of accessories. Russ Long gushed about the VMA, calling it “stunning,” and I definitively agree. The Violet Flamingo ME was an unexpected favorite with smooth reproduction and a sonic quality geared for the environment of digital recording. The Neumann TLM 67 was very impressive, with its own smooth sonics and a lack of harshness, although its mid bump proved to be problematic in some apps. The Berliner U77 offered the most overall flexibility and was simply stellar on vocals and acoustic instruments. Finally, the JZ Black Hole BH-1 is an extremely desirable transducer hindered only by a questionable shockmount and an overstated top end, which many may find more desirable than I do. http://www.sontronicsusa.com http://www.sontronicsusa.com

Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of ProAudio Review - January 2009

ProAudio Review - January 2009 Contnets Technically Speaking New At NAMM: Studio Opinion: Studio Sense Feature: PAR Session Trials: Large-Diaphragm Microphones Review and Second Opinion: McDSP TDM Emerald Pack III featuring FutzBox PAR Contributor Of The Month Review: Audio-Technica AT2050 Multi-pattern Condenser Microphone Review: LaChapell Model 583s Microphone Preamp & Model 583e Microphone Preamp/EQ Review: RNDigital D4 Plug-In Mini Review: MXL Microphones V88 Large-Diaphragm Microphone Mini Review: Solid State Logic Mynx New at NAMM: Live New Live Products Opinion: Worship Audio PAR Recommends: Portable PA Options for 2009 Mini Review: Fishman SoloAmp Review: AKG D 40 Instrument Microphone Installation Profile: 9:30 Club, Washington, DC Single Slice

ProAudio Review - January 2009

For optimal viewing of this digital publication, please enable JavaScript and then refresh the page. If you would like to try to load the digital publication without using Flash Player detection, please click here.