JonB2112
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Vocal recording mics with good ambient sound rejection?
#1029264 - 18/01/13 02:35 PM
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Trying to find a good recording mic with above average ambient sound rejection. I am
looking at maybe a 'live' condenser like the Shure SM87 beta (with, I think Im right in
saying, a super or hyper cardoid pattern) - any other suggestions?
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Bob Bickerton
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Re: Vocal recording mics with good ambient sound rejection?
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#1029280 - 18/01/13 04:21 PM
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Take a look at SM7, Sennheiser e845 or Electrovoice RE510. Bob
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RhinoTime
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Re: Vocal recording mics with good ambient sound rejection?
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#1029286 - 18/01/13 05:02 PM
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You didn't put a price range?
I've always liked the rejection and sound of an
MD441.
And the switchable bass rolloff is great for getting close to the right sound
quickly.
Regards,
Grant..
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Re: Vocal recording mics with good ambient sound rejection?
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#1029293 - 18/01/13 05:47 PM
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+1 for MD441
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JonB2112
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Re: Vocal recording mics with good ambient sound rejection?
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#1029317 - 18/01/13 08:20 PM
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yes, i forgot the budget - about £200 - £300 ish
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John Willett
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Re: Vocal recording mics with good ambient sound rejection?
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#1029370 - 19/01/13 11:59 AM
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Quote JonB2112:
yes, i forgot the
budget - about £200 - £300 ish
s/h MD 441 
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James Perrett
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Re: Vocal recording mics with good ambient sound rejection?
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#1029829 - 22/01/13 10:56 PM
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Audix OM7 - one the best mics around for rejecting ambient sound although more often found
in a live situation rather than in a studio. James.
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JonB2112
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Re: Vocal recording mics with good ambient sound rejection?
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#1030278 - 24/01/13 11:02 PM
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thanks chaps!
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Guy Johnson
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Re: Vocal recording mics with good ambient sound rejection?
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#1030310 - 25/01/13 01:20 AM
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and the Heil PR35
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JonB2112
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Re: Vocal recording mics with good ambient sound rejection?
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#1032418 - 06/02/13 03:45 PM
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...and what about for acoustic guitar miking, with the same rejection of ambient sound?
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Guy Johnson
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Re: Vocal recording mics with good ambient sound rejection?
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#1032450 - 06/02/13 07:11 PM
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The same. With careful positioning and bass-cuts, especially around 90-100. A close
clip-on mic can work wonders; they tend to stay in the same place reliably & the
guitarist is free to move around. Don't forget to reduce stage/room sound if possible. Add the guitar's pickup to taste—if there is one. Try changing the polarity of
the pickup signal if you do this. One way will sound better.
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Re: Vocal recording mics with good ambient sound rejection?
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#1032664 - 07/02/13 11:34 PM
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Personally I would rather sling up a duvet or two, a reflexion filter or just find a sweet
spot in the room. Reducing ambient spill is very much about controlling the environment to
allow you to use a nice sounding mic rather than picking the mic because of it's ability
to reject the room... But SM7 if you insist!
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