Microphones: Large Diaphragm Condenser Shootout at Vintage King - Warren Huart - Produce Like A Pro

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When looking for a new microphone, you can spend countless hours or even days on blogs, review sites, reading articles and watching demo videos. The variety of microphones available is just as vast as the number of opinions on each of them.
How do you find the one microphone that really suits your needs and allows you to capture the high quality recordings that are looking for?
Should you pick up classic industry standards like the U68, U87, U47 or the Telefunken 251? Or maybe consider purchasing a modern clone of these microphones? How do these modern clones compare to the original classics?
What about new condenser microphones that are not trying to emulate anything and have their own modern character?
With this video, I want to help you to make an educated decision and choose perfect mic for you!
Vintage King was kind enough to let us use their showroom to test out a wide variety of large diaphragm condenser microphones:
We test over 20 microphones, ranging from $500- $10000, discuss their frequency response and unique characteristics. But most importantly, we'll give you insights on possible uses for each of these mics and discuss the main points to consider when choosing a microphone.
Produce Like A Pro is a website which features great tips to help the beginning recordist make incredible sounding home recordings on a budget.
Check out the microphones we reviewed:
➡️➡️Flea 47 with EF12 Tube: vintageking.com...
➡️➡️Wunder CM7 GS M7: vintageking.com...
➡️➡️Wunder CM7 S: vintageking.com...
➡️➡️Telefunken U47: vintageking.com...
➡️➡️Slate VMS: vintageking.com...
➡️➡️Soyuz SU-017 Large Diaphragm Condenser: vintageking.com...
➡️➡️Mojave MA 300 (Tube): vintageking.com...
➡️➡️Mojave MA 301 FET: vintageking.com...
➡️➡️Placid Audio Copperphone: vintageking.com...
➡️➡️Gefell CMV 563 M7: vintageking.com...
➡️➡️Manley Reference Cardioid: vintageking.com...
➡️➡️Flea 49: vintageking.com...
➡️➡️Peluso Lab P-87: vintageking.com...
➡️➡️Telefunken 251: vintageking.com...
➡️➡️Bock 251: vintageking.com...
➡️➡️Lauten LA-320 (Tube): vintageking.com...
➡️➡️Shure SM7B: vintageking.com...
➡️➡️Royer 122: vintageking.com...
➡️➡️Gefell UM 900 Halfmoon: vintageking.com...
➡️➡️Peluso Lab P-67: vintageking.com...
➡️➡️Manley Reference Gold: vintageking.com...
➡️➡️Pearlman TM 1: vintageking.com...

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@williamrpetrie 6 месяцев назад

There’s value in “fair fight” comparisons based on neutral pre’s, etc. But sometimes I’d like to hear shoot outs with gear in their elements. This is what these mic’s are known for and compare each at their “best”. A more contextual approach. Thanks for sharing.

@allmetaliswelcome 7 лет назад

All flattery aside this is by FAR the best video on microphones on youtube. It also reinforced my feelings on the reference Cardioid as my dream mic. Cheers!

@Producelikeapro 7 лет назад

Thanks ever so much Luuk! That's extremely kind of you! So glad it was able to help, Vintage King were wonderfully kind to let us go through the whole collection and try them out!! Happy New Year! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

@bruhdamartinasty3636 4 года назад

It is also by FAR the longest video on RU-vid. I stopped after about 5 minutes of skipping around. :)

@TheAsthmattack 2 года назад

Thank you very much for the priceless video!! U47 21:13 22:01 59:11 sm7 1:21:56 u67 1:24:52 1:25:52 59:07 58:32 reference gold 1:29:07 1:29:47 251 1:29:52 1:13:12 gefell 563 49:09 49:47 manley cardioid 53:59 flea 49 1:01:38 1:02:07 u87 1:08:04 1:08:10

@HungryForTastyFoodAndComicArt 3 года назад

Just in case there are other Voice Over people here, and they haven't considered this, singing does not have the same needs as VO. VO needs a significantly lower self-noise than singing does. This is a fantastic video, extremely informative, but it's mainly for singers, and more than a few of these mics have a self noise higher than a VO mic generally would. The Neumann TLM 103 has a self noise of only 7 dB-A. The Lewitt Sub-Zero is _lower_ than that. The Mojave Audio MA-301fet has "14dB nominal, not to exceed 16dB (A weighted)" - significantly higher. The Gefell also seems to be 16 dB-A. For music, these are wonderful mics, but for VO, most of us will probably need something "quieter". For VO, before buying a mic, find out the self noise of that microphone.

@Producelikeapro 3 года назад

Thanks ever so much for that greet and detailed comment! Very helpful indeed

@HungryForTastyFoodAndComicArt 3 года назад

@@Producelikeapro 🤗 👍

@Producelikeapro 3 года назад

You rock!

@HungryForTastyFoodAndComicArt 3 года назад

@@Producelikeapro Thank you so much 😊. It was great fun hearing you test the Bock 251 against the Telefunken 251 - it was like James Earl Jones facing off with Morgan Freeman! Again, great video!

@drift-kingmusic6768 3 года назад

almost 2 hours it was like 10minutes trust me if u passionate u wont notice ,thank you guys

@Producelikeapro 3 года назад

Thanks ever so much

@drift-kingmusic6768 3 года назад

@@Producelikeapro that was the best tutorial i know what i need

@MTNcorps 2 года назад

A room with a million dollars worth of microphones and I still reach for a $300 bluebird. In my peasant world, this video is akin to a child visiting Disneyland. Snapping back to reality is a SOB. All of these mics are more expensive than my entire signal chain. Even still, 1.75hrs of pros diddling about is a pleasure to watch!

@robertparkerpiano 6 лет назад

A place like VK is what I miss about living in Los Angeles. I think it's time for an hour and half drive.

@lmenascojr 7 лет назад

One of the most informative videos I've seen you do, and the best one ever on mics. Thanks to both of you for taking the time to do it, it's much appreciated.

@Producelikeapro 7 лет назад

You're most welcome Larry! So glad you enjoyed the video! Special thanks to Vintage King for letting us come by and do this! I found it extremely rewarding and informative!! Here's to a wonderful and Happy New Year! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

@Producelikeapro 7 лет назад

Hi Friends, Vintage King was kind enough to let us use their showroom to test a wide variety of large diaphragm condenser microphones. In this shootout, we test over 20 microphones in the $500- $10000 price range. We discuss their frequency response and unique characteristics, but most importantly, we'll share insights into possible uses for each of these mics and discuss the most important points to consider when choosing a microphone. I hope this video will help you to narrow down your choices and find a microphone that will be a great asset for you in any given recording situation. Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren Here's to an amazing 2017! Happy New Year!

@NURREDIN 7 лет назад

Thank you for this video.Was there a reason for not including the Neumann U-47 FET? I've been considering that mic,but I want to make sure that i'm getting the most for my $4k.

@Producelikeapro 7 лет назад

Hi NURREDIN, thanks for the comment! The U47 Fet wasn't specifically excluded, it just wasn't in Vintage King's Mic Booth to be demoed! I like them a lot. they are great mics! Happy New Year! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

@DRMusicRecordings 7 лет назад

Why so close to the Mics? I always find getting to close to the mics is too much proximity/low end. Do you always track that close??

@DRMusicRecordings 7 лет назад

By the way.... You Rock Warren

@Producelikeapro 7 лет назад

Hi D&R, yes sometimes I do! It depends on the effect I want to achieve! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

@NoCoverCharge 3 года назад

awesome video from the Mastreo ... i have been on a Neumann hunt and i just have a small home studio for guitar and vocals... and i went with the TLM103 i cant wait to give it a go

@allstopblue5717 7 лет назад

Think I'm sold on the Slate VMS at this point. Been researching it for awhile and this kind of put me over the edge. Already love most of Slate's plugins it really seems like they know what they're doing over there in this digital age yet he consistently keeps things affordable.

@Producelikeapro 7 лет назад

Hi Rob, that makes perfect sense to me! Glad to be able to help! Yes the VMS provides a huge bang for the buck! Happy New Year! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

@jppittie7 7 лет назад

"One, two, one, two, two, two, two, one.... two." -Warren Huart, 2016

@Producelikeapro 7 лет назад

I know João! One day I will learn how to say 'three'! Haha Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

@jppittie7 7 лет назад

Ah, thanks, Mr. Huart! I'm really enjoying these gear shootouts. Keep up with the great work!

@Producelikeapro 7 лет назад

Thanks very much Joao!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

@godface81 4 года назад

The Bock 251was considerably more bassy and boomy then the telefunken on my vxt krk 8 monitors, the headphones probably werent allowing you guys to hear that difference but it was very noticeable on my monitors. Thanks for doing this episode Warren, very good.BTW imho that Manley Gold sounded awesome.

@meanpomeranians 2 года назад

You're right, but it's clear the Bock has more bass/boom. You (well, I) can even hear it on basic speakers.

@onlyfriendyeah Год назад

bock removed the low cut from the 251 circuit to open up the low end. not necessary for 251 application imo

@jakesenkow7684 6 месяцев назад

I think Eric was intentionally making Warren look like a hobbit😂

@tomspriggs9478 6 лет назад

That Manley Reference and Telefunken U47 made my little heart go pitter-patter. Killer mics.

@officialWWM 3 года назад

Tom Spriggs yep, they are both awesome.

@Producelikeapro 3 года назад

Thanks ever so much Tom! Agreed! Both great mics!

@Producelikeapro 3 года назад

@@officialWWM indeed!

@meanpomeranians 2 года назад

These two were my favorite. I agree that the Manley was richer and broader while the Telefunken had a more precise and present sound. It's slight, but all things equal, I'd grab the first for a singer and the second for a studio-standard spoken word.

@JoelJacksStudio 7 лет назад

Lots of GREAT input! Watched the entire segment and learned a lot. Thank you for putting all the together!

@BILLYPATRON 2 года назад

Good looking out! I’m saying thank you but this video cost me $6,100 (or saved me $4,000?) I was going to try and pre pay for the 251 Telefunken but didn’t want to wait. Can you guess which mic I got? Hint: on the downloaded files, it’s the only mic I heard and said “wow!” At the exact same time as Warren.

@chinmeysway 3 года назад

Kind a need like five different voices on each mic to really exemplify the mic.

@kevincoulter4917 7 лет назад

Holy 2 hour interview Batman... :-). These comparisons are extremely helpful, Warren. Thank you and Alex Oana for putting together these side-by-sides. I can't imagine how long the interview actually was before editing - but well worth it from my perspective. I am always appreciative and the time and dedication you put towards the community. Kudos and thank you.

@Producelikeapro 7 лет назад

Hi Kevin, thanks ever so much for the great comment! I really appreciate it! Haha yes it was a lonnnnggggg review!! Haha Happy New Year! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

@nickdryad 2 года назад

I honestly think that the microphones made these days make very little difference to what gets recorded. So much post production is done, how much of the sound that is initially recorded by original mic remains. Maybe in the world of orchestral recording or live recording etc but for the majority of music being made now, the software has a huge impact. I say this not to be provocative. No vocal mic can help a bad voice or performance.

@Jammonstrald 4 года назад

Those Mojaves are incredibly impressive. I was listening with my phone in my pocklet and as soon as Warren tested the MA300 I thought "wait a minute what was THAT" and pulled my phone out to see it. If I didn't already have a tube condenser I love (a CU29) I would absolutely consider getting an MA300.

@BillBene67 2 года назад

Love Mojave gear

@braxal6983 Год назад

Warren, I know this video was long and made in 2016 but thank you for your time making it. I am still trying to decide on that Lauten Atlantis or that Soyuz 017 FET. I think you are more of a fan of that Lauten and it appears it has more versatility. I am going to use the mic for singing vocals and acoustic guitar. I hope I can make a decision soon. I hate being in limbo. I appreciate you.

@JohnnyF71 2 года назад

I'll let everyone else comment on mics...I just wanted to say I love you asked Alex Oana how his name is pronounced right at the top of the video. That for me shows real respect and warmth, traits that are undervalued these days I think. I think it's quite rude and obnoxious to just pronounce a person's name however you want to regardless of how it's actually pronounced. In my experience, the people who think this isn't important are the biggest assholes in the business.

@lionrobocop8625 2 года назад

In America it is a rare name, but ... Alex Oana seems like a Romanian name. Oana is a woman's name. There are rare cases in which the family name is of the mother and not of the father. It is possible that at the roots they are with grandparents or great-grandparents from Eastern Europe, and even from Romania. Looking for information about microphones, I came across this very interesting report. But being Romanian, the name caught my attention, first of all. Your work is very beautiful. If all respect.

@acimbobby 3 года назад

Plummy low mids sums up LDC Mic's, ! There maybe a few that sound good. Try a SDC mic.

@voa23 3 года назад

Please tell us which ones especially if using a vocal booth? Cheers!

@godsdominatrix439 2 года назад

I know Vintage King carries Roswell. Why weren't they represented? I own Roswell Delphos II and Soundelux (Bock) 195. I would have loved to hear a comparison.

@loudandclearmedia 2 года назад

Glad I stuck through the video long enough to hear the Manley gold. Wow. Now if only it wasn't...umm, gold...lol. (kidding...kind of)

@windowsoflife 2 года назад

In the market for a vocal mic that, like yours, compensates in the low mids. I’m a tenor w a limited low register. $1,000 + or -? Looking at Warm WA47 and 67, but can’t test them out. Your recommendations? Slate over Warm Audio, etc?

@JeremyHorn 7 лет назад

You just helped a whole bunch of folks. Thanks Warren!

@Producelikeapro 7 лет назад

Thanks Jeremy! I am so glad to help and very thankful to Vintage King for letting us come and check out all the mics! Here's to a wonderful and Happy New Year! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

@DonnTarris 2 года назад

Warren, not sure you'll read this, being that it's an old post, but... just in case. If the polarity was not reversed on the mics that you were checking, you voice would never have the same, apparent low end response as when (sorry, can't recall his name) you were listening to the VK fellow testing the mics. The sound pressure inside your ears/head is reversed polarity from what is coming to you in the cans, very effectively cancelling out the arguably most valuable low frequencies. With full headphone mixes are used when a singer is doing their vocal take, I found this to be especially important. I first came upon this idea in the late 70s and every singer appreciated the difference.

@RoelCyborg 5 лет назад

I wonder what Warren thinks of the mic Taylor Swift uses , Avantone CV-12 and Robert Plant uses their BV-1 and they made a successor the BV-12,,,By the way there is also a modded CV-12 ,the CV-12 BLA,, all ties are Tube mics , and in price its a super Plus $ *_* friendly greetings warren , like all your studio gear interviews

@gerardlee4319 4 года назад

The Tele 251 was just insanely good. Thought it was vastly different to the Bock.

@pavmx703 4 года назад

Gerard Lee I have a Tfunk 251 and I don’t think they sound too different. A lot closer than I thought they would. The Bock had a bit more bottom but that could be the gain setting they mentioned. I’m impressed with Bock for sure. I got my Tele for a great price years ago so I paid less than what a new Bock goes for so I’m happy either way but bravo Dave.

@stephenoconnor6756 4 года назад

@@pavmx703 the bock beats the Tfunk imo by quite a bit but sadly I would have to get a tfunk if I had a studio then just prove it to every singer who come through the door but giving them a Bock ;)

@brinaddison4000 3 года назад

What's great is everybody comes back with a favourite microphone. Just goes to show we're not all the same, don't have the same ears, and most importantly there IS a mic out there, somewhere, that will be perfect for our taste and budget. Thanks for this great side-by-side, Warren and Alex!

@yobhsiFehT 5 лет назад

53:20 ish: "It's adding music to what's there." ... **head explodes** This quote should be THE standard for every single piece of music gear ever! Another quotation I'm gonna need to write down and take to my grave! smh/lol

@Producelikeapro 3 года назад

Wow! Thanks ever so much!

@emreon3160 4 года назад

I wish there was a time link listed to this video so i can go to the point where specific microphones are tested.

@andYz00m 7 лет назад

Would be really cool to see the new Warm Audio WA-87 in one of these shootouts. Thanks for great content as always

@Producelikeapro 7 лет назад

Yes that would be great andYz00m! Here's to a wonderful and Happy New Year! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

@micah5ive788 7 лет назад

andYz00m compare the wa87 to the 3u warbler. spec wise seem to be the same mic

@fernandoobregon3359 4 года назад

Warren I know you said you owned the peluso 67. Can you get pro sound from peluso 87? I been looking into there mics.

@ronedwards8239 4 года назад

Manley Gold for sure.

@studiosingyourstyle Год назад

Awwww…. Seeing these mikes lined up feels like a kid in a candy store!!!

@Ari_M47 6 лет назад

One of your best videos! Very educational. Thank you. The Flea 49, Manley Gold, Telefunken 251 and Wunder 67 were my favorites. You and Alex have great chemistry together in front of the camera! The video flew by

@gaboonschoolofmusic9848 4 месяца назад

I am a mertin kantola fan i prefer his mics and david royer mojave Ma 1000 ....no flea or mics i am ever buying........tunes have thierr own the New Nu 47 no tube ...i love it

@GrantStinnett 4 года назад

This is like Dr. Who and Kevin Bacon in an alternate universe where they’re both music producers. (And I mean that only in the best way. Two fine looking gentlemen here listening to some fine sounding mics.)

@Producelikeapro 3 года назад

Haha Thanks ever so much Grant!

@EricGPLAP 7 лет назад

Really Really cool video getting to hear the differences between such great mics!

@Producelikeapro 7 лет назад

Thanks ever so much Eric!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

@palmitoeolicos 2 года назад

What a fucking good video!! It’s so immersive that the time wasn’t noticed at all!! A lot of things to learn about mics! Thank you!!!

@citytonightproductions 5 лет назад

Seriously the Slate VMS is the best option if you’re having multiple singers in your studio. The flexibility to change mics in mixdown to match the singer or cut through a dense mix is worth it weight in gold. All at a great price point too. I own 2 of them and they are well worth it.

@MariaM-wp4zg 2 года назад

This is very funny 😂 especially looking at you both. One extravert and one introvert 😅😂😂. I think I have my favourite but it would be amazing to have opportunity to go there

@L.Scott_Music 7 лет назад

I really need to get over there soon. Well, "want" is more correct. --- I kinda enjoy the discussion about terms, they can get rather creative, but I suppose there is really only two that have any stable meaning for audio and they are Transparent and Colored. Any other is just an elaboration on those terms, mainly the latter... I suppose. --- Very interesting. Of course, as a guitar player when I think $6k - $9k I'm thinking "mic or a dream Knaggs guitar?" Haha. --- So one question is, if your less expensive mic is 95% the equal of the very expensive mic, can one hear the difference in the mix? --- Soyuz, sounded good. Russia is sort of a Steam Punk nation, isn't it? I think the proximity constraints might come from the capsule housing. (??) --- Maybe PLAP should develop a Audio Adjective Chart. --- The adjective that came to mind for the first Gifel for me was "fresh" sounding (as in clean). --- Regarding artist performance capture: Aspen Pittman has a ViPre video where he shows how changing the load on the mic changes the proximity effect range. It seems like this would increase the performance area. (??) --- I've heard that the SM-7 with a Cloud Lifter is pretty amazing. Hearing the Royer in the middle of all that was informative about ribbon sound. Whew, that was a lot of comment. Sorry.

@Producelikeapro 7 лет назад

Hi Loren, I hear you! As a guitar player firstly I am always thinking of what guitar I could get! haha I too liked the Soyuz, great sounding mic, wasn't HiFi at all but had loads of personality! Huge question about how things end up in the mix! I've blended performances from U87's and SM57's in mixes and no ones known, this is where it gets very opinionated! Haha Here's to a wonderful and Happy New Year! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

@L.Scott_Music 7 лет назад

Well, January is looking to be one awesome month!

@Producelikeapro 7 лет назад

Yes indeed! Great start to the New Year! Happy New Year! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

@hbrookes Год назад

I was told many years ago, a person can not judge a vocal mic when they are the one speaking and listening? Let the other person speak into the mic and judge by their voice in different mics. Has something to do with jaw and ears ?? I never miss a video by you! Thank you.

@khlymore Год назад

about the slate digital emulation mic, i think you need to put a dual circuit to that mic, solid state and tube, that might take you closer to the mic you are trying to emulate, just like universal audio 710 or Lewitt LCT 940 try that, i want my piece of the cake for my idea lollll

@builtbybill72 5 лет назад

Just picked up a Lauten Audio LA-320...I am so happy just to have my 320 in that room...wow. Truly pleased with just how good this mic sounds. Another great vid Warren. Cheers.

@billesposito2112 3 месяца назад

The mojave MA- 300 tube condenser has a continuous polar pattern also. This video is exactly what I needed. Im ready to purchase a monster microphone. And all the contestants were included here. I love the ELAM 251 and the Manley Reference and Gold. I love the Halfmoon and the Pearlman and the Wunders and the Slate and the ........ the Mojave Fet was great too. I own the tube MA-300 and i love it but had a tube issue after 10 months.

@torindavies1176 7 лет назад

Thanks for this! I'm looking for a new vocal mic, so this was really useful :)

@Producelikeapro 7 лет назад

Fantastic Tiege! That's great to hear! Let us know what you end up choosing! Here's to a wonderful and Happy New Year! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

@JohnLRice 2 года назад

I laughed out loud after 1:35:30 when Alex did an impression of Warren's voice! It was so good he could ADR movie scenes for Warren! 😂

@who_is_dis 2 года назад

If anyone can Mail me a new Telefunken C12 for a 10th of the price, please hmu 🤙 thank you 🙏

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Haha me too!!

@ryansteffes6337 2 года назад

This video has been a lifeline for me in my search for mics with no ability to try them out! Can anyone tell me what capsule is in the Wunder cm7? gt (or gs as they’re now called). Debating vs the k47 and the m7

@ArtVandelay592 2 года назад

I think the GS comes with either the K47 or the M7, but the CM7 S always comes with the M7. The M7 is a lot more expensive and because it’s made out of PVC it’ll eventually break down over time, whereas the K47 is a more durable Mylar material, but it’s not as coveted as those early U47s that had the M7 capsule and a bigger transformer; hence the price difference.

@peterbrandt7911 6 лет назад

I know this is a quite old video, but if it comes to budget mics, there are some really cheap alternatives, which could help to get you startet. My main mic went silent and I had to send it to repair to AKG in Austria, or a service partner. Anyway, since I wanted to record some stuff in the meantime I searched the net and came across a mic named CM2 by Fame. Fame is the brand by a very large music shop here in Germany. Well, that mic was 33€, no mistyping and it really sounds nice, it definitely sounds not like a 33€ mic, even if you have to boost some frequencies to get close to my C414 B-ULS. When I opened the package, I was at first surprised how substancial it seemed. Quite heavy, 100% metal body and cone, 1" diaphragm. So as a temporary exchange, or maybe if you really get startet, it's a steal. And honestly, as great as the VMS maybe is and as versatile it is, 1000$ or 989€ is for many people a lot of money, as long as you don't make a living by making music. If you're living in Europe I would really give you the advice to try out a Fame (musicstorekoeln) or t.bone (Thomann) mic. These are no Neumann, no AKG, no you drop a name here, but they are usable and way better, than these strange mics on ebay and you recongnize that even if you just touch them. No plastics, no fear, that it will fall apart right away. I was stunned and wouldn't have thought, that this was possible for the price.

@frieswijk 2 года назад

It is a bit troubling I spend more time watching a bloke say '1,2,2,1' into a microphone than on cooking my food. I do wonder what they'll think of us when they dig our civilsation up a thousand years from now.

@Ladraz 7 лет назад

nice, but the Slate VMS sounds harsh on the high end

@Producelikeapro 7 лет назад

Hi Ladraz, thanks for the comment! Did you download the Audio files? Check them out and see if it still sounds like that to you. The main difference we keep hearing is a little less 600z, which frankly I remove on my vocal mixes most of the time! Here's to a wonderful and Happy New Year! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

@Ladraz 7 лет назад

OK i downloaded the files and listen tell me if i am correct is mic A on the female vocals the SLATE mic? if i am wrong, then well done slate :) hoping i am wrong so i can go buy it lol

@Producelikeapro 7 лет назад

Hi Ladraz, thanks for the message I'm not sure which audio files you downloaded? There isn't a girl singer on this particular review. If you sign up for the email list you will be able to get the audio, did you do that? Happy New Year! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

@Producelikeapro 7 лет назад

Hi Ladraz, no problem! I understand! Download the audio files and let me know what you think! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

@Melvin7727 3 года назад

Warren just has an ear for exactly what a mic is doing and he describes the whole image of it instantly. Amazing

@Producelikeapro 3 года назад

Wow! Thanks ever so much!!

@jamesrocks300mf Год назад

I hate listening tests on RU-vid. I can’t for the life of me ever tell the difference from one thing to next let alone judge quality. It wasn’t until I just bought a couple of these and tried them out that I realized what they are actually doing. So many factors involved.

@FAMEAcademyNY 5 лет назад

The Low End on the Bock was incredible!!! Smooth Clean and bot "Boomy". It was more present in the low end than the Telefunken... I wouldn't say it was a better thing to have but if you have it its awesome! Also I wanted to see the Bock VS the Neumann U87... I can imagine the results but hearing it would have been nice.

@nolarocks 5 лет назад

Would like to have heard more sustained notes - ie. singing - even if bad. Better than single short wording.

@gezor20 3 года назад

How did I end up here 2 weeks after I saw an ad for a mic that was reduced from 67 to 45 Euros

@Producelikeapro 3 года назад

Haha research? Wishing you the best in your Microphone search!

@DonnTarris 2 года назад

At 1H02m, I thought you were going to bring up switching polarity on the mic for the singer's benefit under cans.

@polmorgan3533 2 года назад

You must have some ear to still chose one of these over another. but the Bock 251 and the Manly gold both sounded fantastic to my pigs ears.

@Pruemedia 6 лет назад

Picked up a pair of WA-47s --- and they are AMAZING! And a fraction of the cost.

@frubo_ssg 3 года назад

I watched the comparisson to the end wow. More exciting than some movies. Not 1 min too long. Thanks a lot for sharing!

@JacksonTaylorandTheSinners 7 месяцев назад

This guys been so nice, that I like my Raven more now.

@HarvinderSingh-yy8th 8 месяцев назад

Sir, pl. review PLESU P- 280 CM.

@ChevoBiz 3 года назад

do you know its impedance value? thanks!

@definitiveenergy1 4 года назад

Very well done, Warren! An older post so I don't know if you'll see this but, one question: would you agree that the Peluso P87 is very comparable to the Neumann U87?

@GregVasquez777 3 года назад

Alex Oana! what a wonderful person, smart and unassuming! Great video guys.

@Producelikeapro 3 года назад

Thanks ever so much

@ThorslundMusic 4 года назад

I guess it’s safe to call the Tele u47 a “reference microphone”!

@morrielouden1 5 лет назад

The gentleman says twice that the Telefunken U47 is an exact replica of the original. I wish but NO way! The tube is completely different! The VF14m cannot be made anymore. Also, listening and forming opinions through headphones is not complete by any means. I'd like to have their final opinions listening through high-end nearfield monitors for the real suttle differences. That being said, this is a really great shoot out minus all the talking.... My favorites were the Wunders, Manleys and the Bock 251 which almost had too much low end! The Geffell was beautiful too!

@DanielGlenTimms 6 лет назад

I thought the Manley Gold and Mojave 300 sounded excellent. Bock 251 too. Thanks for the vid!

@philmartin7474 2 года назад

There was a huge difference between the Bock 251 and Tele 251 which sounded thin. The Bock has it all. My favs 1) Bock 251 2) Wonder U47 G 3) Slate 4) Manley Reference 5) Wonder 67

@strumdumbanddumber3107 4 года назад

I thought the preface of this shootout was for the guy with a $1000 studio? I'm not trying to be critical, but Steven Tyler isn't coming by my home studio, and I don't have 3K to invest in a mic. Who exactly is your target audience?

@SamIntharaphithakSamSonic 5 лет назад

the Telefunken ELAM 251 and the Manley Gold are my favourites...

@MusicByKhalilTV 3 года назад

mine as well man

@guitargod6997 4 года назад

Very interesting to hear these mics compared, though I would have one suggestion about testing. One needs a singer! And it might have been better to sing up and down a scale with vowel sounds :" a - e - i - o - u".

@VirtualAccordionsVintage 4 года назад

No te preocupes amigo que con un o una cantante el Telefunken 251 original le gana a todosss!!

@RetroBreak 2 года назад

Don’t even know anything about microphones, but this was fascinating! Brilliant video and comparison! Can feel the passion!

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Thanks ever so much

@earljohnson8851 Год назад

My guy was so annoyed when he realized the mics were being sent through reverb lmao

@thirdroompro 7 лет назад

Wow the Telefunken 251 and the Bock sounded very different in my studio speakers. Tele, much tighter and focused. Bock lot more low end but it was also louder so started to distort a bit with proximity.

@slavesforging5361 6 лет назад

mine too, (the exact same as you said) but i'm running cheap krk rokit 5 first gens, and i'm well aware of how much the krk's boost the lows. it's a real thing. totally decent cheap monitors though. just gotta know your gear.

@bencalhoun 2 года назад

Exactly my thoughts as well.

@sinnexz 3 года назад

correct me if im wrong, it seems like splitting hairs when you got a selection this nice ... i hear subtle differences, however can these differences make or break a track? or is it just more incremental improvement at that point?

@whoiam3410 5 месяцев назад

M49 vintage is Special

@user-lx8ky9yf3b 3 месяца назад

The best test is over an orchestra. Unless your doing only vocals.

@jeremyleff 7 лет назад

Downloaded the samples and listened on my AKG K271s. What does it say about me that many of these could be the exact same mic and I'd never know any different? Don't get me wrong, obviously there are some very subtle differences, but at the end of the day isn't this just really personal preference over something that in the grand scheme of things doesn't matter nearly as much as the many ingredients that go into making a great record?

@Producelikeapro 7 лет назад

Hi Jeremy, I think is a smart observation. Some of the differences are very slight, I would say overall tone of the Wunders and the VMS is extremely close and they all feel like the same family as the Telefunken. The Bock is extremely close to the Telefunken! And yes, you hit the nail on the head 100%!!! What you are recording is THE most important thing!! Here's to a wonderful and Happy New Year! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

@ishta 3 года назад

Appreciate this a lot. Have to comment - Height has nothing to do with deepness of voice. Thomas Quashoff 4'4" - the late Aaron Neville 5′ 11″

@Producelikeapro 3 года назад

Thanks ever so much!

@henrynagle2865 3 года назад

I believe Aaron Neville is still living?

@gregmark1688 5 лет назад

Well, after that, I'm sure it'll be a long time before I forget your name, Warren! Thanks to you and Alex for all of that -- this is by far the best microphone video I have ever seen!

@SciarraMusic 7 лет назад

Bock 251, it will be mine!!!!!

@studiofusionmoranhatassam3734 2 года назад

i was in search of a microphone and this video has changed my mind..i've to buy at least 2 or 3 mics for different types of vocalist !! really very interesting video. thanks a lot !!

@LucyAmberon 6 лет назад

Geeeez guys next time you do this invite me along and I’ll play violin and sing into them...purely to help you...nothing to do with my own gear lust of course a hem...just talking doesn’t really demo them. Interesting video nevertheless. Thanks.

@jerrykorten664 2 года назад

Fun video guys. Thanks. The Gefell - such transparency. Clearly a step above the rest. Wow.

@Producelikeapro 2 года назад

Thanks! Fantastic

@anthonypacemusic6786 6 месяцев назад

This video is the very reason I got the Manely Gold ;-)

@oliwhitworth8088 5 лет назад

Wouldn't be surprised if the extra lows from the mic in the corner are because it is a mic in a corner.

@fabiocaetanofigueiredo1353 3 года назад

Guys, thanks again for this. I live in Delaware and am an amateur and wannabe professional singer... starting my journey... right now I can't travel to L.A. or Nashville due to work constraints, are you folks able to recommend an awesome showroom for me to try multiple mics at the east midcoast? I am at the stage of purchasing my first pro quality condenser mic 😊. Thanks in advance!

@FAMEAcademyNY 5 лет назад

Also I need to hear the Manley Ref Gold VS the Neumann U87

@amdenis 6 лет назад

Very good input by some amazing, experienced ears. Thanks! I am personally very sensitive to any phase problems, noise and associated grit or gravel in the mids, and lack of openess in the highs. Probably why I gravitate to magnetic planar speakers. Not that there isn’t plenty of room for a bit of overall warmth and other mic-specific contour for acoustic sources , vocals and other such sources- and we all hear things differently to some extent; but often it’s a matter of the sound you are looking to get. I was amazed when I first listened to some of the Schoeps, Sontronics and interestingly recently the Townsend L-22 with the right pre-amp and related hardware/settings. Source is such a complex part of it all, as I was in a studio with Mariah Carey a while back and listened to her absolutely bury a few top mics that worked great for many other good singers. It is a complex game we play.

@rgcmusic 4 года назад

I'd love to hear this test again with some more variety like the less expensive Telefunken range and the Warm 251 and 87.

@Producelikeapro 4 года назад

Great idea!!

@DistrictSoundLab 7 лет назад

For me and the type of music i do (rap, pop, rnb), the Manley crushes everything. Too bad the Sony wasnt in this shootout. I also have a C800G and thats generally my go to vocal mic, with the Manley being my backup and other option. They actually sound quite different from one another... their similarities are really exaggerated. Both are modern, forward, brighter mics, but the Sony has WAY bigger low end, and the Manley is actually brighter. I threw NOS Mullards in the Manley and it made it sound even better, quite a bit smoother while retaining its inherent sound. Either way, the Manley is an incredible mic and i will never sell it. Cant recommend it enough for rap, pop, rnb, dance, etc. Great shootout! PS Im also Romanian

@Producelikeapro 7 лет назад

Hi District Sound Lab, thanks for the great comment! Yes, I was very impressed with the Manley! It's a fantastic mic! Thanks for the insight on the tube change! Happy New Year! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

@micah5ive788 6 лет назад

What about a m49