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[M. Erik Matlock]

Real World Gear: Dynamic & Condenser Microphones For Vocals
Key factors in terms of performance and options, plus a look at a range of recent models
By Craig Leerman • Posted in Reading Room on August 17, 2018

Musicians who play instruments can be a pretty picky bunch. Horn players gravitate toward a certain style of mouthpiece, woodwind players prefer certain reeds, string players can be particular about their bows and even rosin. Even drummers have particular sticks and/or types of drumheads they prefer. And don’t even get me started on guitar players.

On the other hand, it’s been my experience that vocalists aren’t quite as choosy. Most seem to pretty much OK with whatever microphone is handed to them, offering little to no questions or comments. In fact, I’ve only worked with a few in my 35-plus-year career who have brought their own mics to gigs, and the majority of those units were selected due to aesthetics rather than sonic performance.

Continue reading here: https://www.prosoundweb.com/channels/live-sound/real-world-gear-dynamic-condenser-microphones-for-vocals/