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solo84
Published on 04/07/07 at 05:51
Condenser microphone, I will not dwell on the specs, many others have done!
The accessories supplied (+ suspension + windshield case) are correct invoice, even if the suspension needs to be handled carefully.
The finish seems good, the micro trust. For 3 years I have, I have no problems.
OVERALL OPINION
SOUND:
When one is in its first static, we are always amazed! So much detail, as apparent definition, both sensitivity ... At first it does! And then we move to the professional (AKG C414 in my case) and then measuring the difference! Sometimes you read that micro (or others of the same class) are standard microphones to 1000 euros: NOTHING IS MORE WRONG! I regret having taken years to understand that!
In hindsight, we can say:
- The B2 has a good accuracy and a boost of high frequencies. On a low voice, spoken or serious, or a nylon guitar, it does very honorably! It's just natural, since missing the microphone creates high harmonics that distort the sound a bit. But that can not even realizes it when we can compare with a pro mic.
- The treatment of acute capacity becomes painful when you push on the voice. If you yell it, the sound becomes slightly aggressive, and you begin to gallery to the equalizer to mitigate this phenomenon. If your voice is nasal, or acute, I do not recommend this microphone!
In addition, it does not cash the very high levels of dynamic, fast ... and it saturates
- There are real holes in the low-medium frequencies! ... The comparison with the C414 is edifying! I found my voice in frequency ranges that I did not know!
- This micro lack of presence. You do not know to explain it, but you realize that bring out the vote in a responsible mix requires 3 or 4 plugins insert (comp, Equal ... etc) while a pro microphone gives you the right on.
I recommend a preamp that has a bit of character, if possible lamp (Blue Tube) rounded to the next "hard" the microphone.
The best advice I can give (I was given the same, but I did not listen!)
Spend much of your budget to the microphone! Believe me, you will not regret it! Even with a small preamp (Blue Tube, VTB-1) make do to nab an AKG C414, Neumann TLM103 or, for example ... 80% of your sound will be done! After the mix is self-evident, the voice comes out alone, with natural warmth and balance! No Plugin can do nothing against using a microphone (such as B2), and I know what I mean! A C414 is 4 times more expensive, but 5 times better! Without a doubt ...
I put 7 as the quality / price is right!
The accessories supplied (+ suspension + windshield case) are correct invoice, even if the suspension needs to be handled carefully.
The finish seems good, the micro trust. For 3 years I have, I have no problems.
OVERALL OPINION
SOUND:
When one is in its first static, we are always amazed! So much detail, as apparent definition, both sensitivity ... At first it does! And then we move to the professional (AKG C414 in my case) and then measuring the difference! Sometimes you read that micro (or others of the same class) are standard microphones to 1000 euros: NOTHING IS MORE WRONG! I regret having taken years to understand that!
In hindsight, we can say:
- The B2 has a good accuracy and a boost of high frequencies. On a low voice, spoken or serious, or a nylon guitar, it does very honorably! It's just natural, since missing the microphone creates high harmonics that distort the sound a bit. But that can not even realizes it when we can compare with a pro mic.
- The treatment of acute capacity becomes painful when you push on the voice. If you yell it, the sound becomes slightly aggressive, and you begin to gallery to the equalizer to mitigate this phenomenon. If your voice is nasal, or acute, I do not recommend this microphone!
In addition, it does not cash the very high levels of dynamic, fast ... and it saturates
- There are real holes in the low-medium frequencies! ... The comparison with the C414 is edifying! I found my voice in frequency ranges that I did not know!
- This micro lack of presence. You do not know to explain it, but you realize that bring out the vote in a responsible mix requires 3 or 4 plugins insert (comp, Equal ... etc) while a pro microphone gives you the right on.
I recommend a preamp that has a bit of character, if possible lamp (Blue Tube) rounded to the next "hard" the microphone.
The best advice I can give (I was given the same, but I did not listen!)
Spend much of your budget to the microphone! Believe me, you will not regret it! Even with a small preamp (Blue Tube, VTB-1) make do to nab an AKG C414, Neumann TLM103 or, for example ... 80% of your sound will be done! After the mix is self-evident, the voice comes out alone, with natural warmth and balance! No Plugin can do nothing against using a microphone (such as B2), and I know what I mean! A C414 is 4 times more expensive, but 5 times better! Without a doubt ...
I put 7 as the quality / price is right!