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MD 421 on Vocals?

  • 15-12-2011 2:10pm
    #1
    johnnylakes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 164 ✭✭


    Hi Folks,
    Looking for a vocal mic ,but I don't have alot to spend! Was considering the Sennheiser MD 421, as it's versatile and it's seems to get positive reviews. Wondering if any of yall know of a similarly priced mic that might be worth checkin out?? Perhaps a condenser??

    ( I already have an SM7 ;) )


Comments

  • #2
    mkegvn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 144 ✭✭mkegvn


    http://www.thomann.de/ie/audio_technica_at2050.htm

    Give that a look. Fantastic Mic.


  • #3
    Squidgy Black
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,738 ✭✭✭✭Squidgy Black


    George Harrison was a fan of the MD421, he used it quite frequently for live vocals.


  • #4
    Bluebirdstudios
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 178 ✭✭Bluebirdstudios


    Hi,
    Ye I use the MD421 on vocals a lot and works well also a good all rounder on a variety of sources. Like the SM7 i would class these mics as honest sounding no hype and needing good vocal technique.
    So in a way, bad singers won't like them -maybe that's a good thing dunno.
    Re alternatives have a look at the audix range close in price and really great value for the quality. http://www.audixusa.com/index_2011.shtml .

    Also note that mics like MD421 & SM7 really like good preamps with great range and good air-Sometimes coupled with the wrong preamp they can sound very flat.


  • #5
    PaulBrewer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,790 ✭✭✭PaulBrewer


    I'd only use a 421 on vocals if the singers name was Tom .... Just sayin' .


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