[ddots-l] Re: Rode microphones
- From: "Dave Hillebrandt" <dave@xxxxxxxx>
- To: <ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 06:46:03 -0400
Hi, Seems like i paid around $279 but don't remember for sure. Definitely in a
good price range though. Have used nt2A for vocals but truly tried it on
everything. With its variable paterns and roll off etc. have used it for
acoustic guitar, congas, shakers, a violin, and a larger group of people
singing a chorus on a song. it may have slightly more treble than the c1 but
still real good mic and with some vocals it may be prefered. For me, like the
C1 for vocals just a bit more. Nt2A is a very quiet mic for noise and actually
one of the quietest out there for this range. Really think you'd have to pay
much more to get anything that much better, and that's what it comes down to.
Could spend a couple grand and have a couple mics that might be slightly better
but only to certain people. Have read reviews where the C1 has been compared to
much more expensive mics and came out a winner. I know you have to take some of
those reviews with a grain of salt as have no U47 or 87 to compare to, but i
like it a lot. Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: D!J!X!
To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 12:35 AM
Subject: [ddots-l] Re: Rode microphones
Hey Dave, how do you like the nt2a? How much does it run for, and what would
you say it's good/best for?
THX, D!J!X!
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From: ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Dave Hillebrandt
Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 9:09 PM
To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [ddots-l] Re: Rode microphones
Hi phil, Would be tempted to but already have the C1 and NT2A. A C3 might be
next choice though as it will do everything I want.
----- Original Message -----
From: Phil Muir
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Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 10:18 AM
Subject: [ddots-l] Re: Rode microphones
Dave, if you want a Studio Projects mic with multiple patterns, checkout
the Studio Projects C3. Same feature set as the C1 however, it has multiple
patterns.
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From: ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Dave Hillebrandt
Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 5:08 AM
To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [ddots-l] Re: Rode microphones
Steve, Yeah, thats what i get when flying through these emails and didn't
hear the 87 properly. I bet the old fasioned look for that one mic does go over
quite well for atmosphere and that kind of thing definitely makes a difference.
think i'd like to check out that show myself. Yes, you'll like the sound of the
C1, i'm quite sure. I do love the nt2A for having the three paterns thouogh.
handy when having a few people playing precussion, and can have that figure
eight patern going and makes for a cool sound. If i had to choose one or the
other though, think i would have to pick the c1 just because it sounds so
extremely good on acoustic guitar and vocals. To have both is great and wanted
a couple really decent mics and not a bunch of cash to blow. At this point, i'm
not making money off of the studio and more for a creative outlet than a job so
hard to justify paying thousands for one mic. Basically, two good mics for
under $500 is pretty good i think. Would love to check out your music. Where
are you located. Am near Orlando, Fl. /dave
----- Original Message -----
From: Steve Wicketts
To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 9:21 PM
Subject: [ddots-l] Re: Rode microphones
Hi Dave,
You've sold me on the C1, as for phantom power, I'm used to using phantom
power as the Shure Beta 87A is a Condenser microphone.
I'm also using a Shure SH55 classic microphone, This has the casing of a
1950's microphone but inside is a Shure Beta 58 head, the idea is good but the
sound is not anything special.
I use it on my Jerry Lee Lewis shows because it has that 1950's retro
look.
Steve W
----- Original Message -----
From: Dave Hillebrandt
To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 3:50 PM
Subject: [ddots-l] Re: Rode microphones
hi Steve, The 57 and 58 mic's are great for live use but you won't
believe difference with either the nt2A or the Studio project microphones. i
have the C1 and people just can't believe its sound for the price. of course
you can blow hundreds and hundreds of dollars for certain mics but really
believe the c1 is best out there for the price. Think around $240 or so and
that is a great price for high quality mic with bass rolloffs and padding as
well which really comes in handy. If you check the reviews out there, think
they will show that I'm not alone. The Shure mics can handle some basic
recording but when you want to get a foot away from mic, they don't hang with
the true recording mics. Can't beat 57 for being durable but just don't have
the definition and subtleties of a good recording mic. You won't be sorry. most
all decent recording mics do require fantom power however so something to know
in advance. Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: Steve Wicketts
To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 9:04 AM
Subject: [ddots-l] Re: Rode microphones
Hi Dave,
Thanks for the info about Rode microphones, and thanks for mentioning
Studio Project microphones.
Which of the Studio project microphones do you have?
I'm using a Shure Beta 87A for my live Shows, it suits my voice well,
I just think I need something a little more studio dedicated for recording.
Steve W
----- Original Message -----
From: Dave Hillebrandt
To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 1:19 PM
Subject: [ddots-l] Re: Rode microphones
hi Steve, i really like my NT2A as is good for many uses, and very
good for vocals. Use mine on acoustic guitar, precussion, and even used it on
guitar amp. The NT1A works very well too but NT2A has choice of different
paterns which can be handy. To be honest, think you may want to check out the
Studio Project microphones as well. Used my NT2A exclusively til I bought one
of theirs. Have had many different people use it and all have been amazed and
had to go out and buy one of their own. You can't go wrong with either one but
since I got the Studio Project mic have pretty much just stuck with it and the
NT2A has been in its case for a while. Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: Steve Wicketts
To: ddtots
Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 7:34 AM
Subject: [ddots-l] Rode microphones
Hi All,
I'm aware that quite a few of the people who post on this forum
use Rode microphones for studio projects.
I'd never heard of them until I read about them on this forum,
I've since taken a look at the reviews about Rode on the net, I'm very
impressed with what I read.
I just wondered, which one of the rode studio microphones would
you recommend as the best one for lead vocals and voice-over recordings?
Steve W
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