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songboy
Published on 07/27/09 at 09:02
What type of microphone? (live, recording, mixed...)
This Microphone definitely a recording mic. If you were to set this up on stage with other instruments, it would most likely feed back very bad and pick up some of everythings sound. It should only be used in a closed recording session for the best performance.
What technology? (electret, condenser...)
This is a condenser mic.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>
OVERALL OPINION
What thing do you like most/least about it?
What I like most about this mic is its excellent sound quality and "crispness" for such a low price in comparison to other nice mics. So far I have used it on vocals, drum overheads and a glockenspiel and every recording came out excellent. I used a very high end Neuman mic in the studio where I recorded most of my current project. The NT3 didn't perform as well as the Neuman in some cases, but it wasn't off by far. In all honesty, it stood up pretty well in comparison, especially on vocals, and it costs a fraction of the cost (something like $4000 less).
The only thing I didn't like about this mic was the case they give you with it, I have it (them actually, I own a pair) in a nice case now. I'm sure there are other bad things about this mic, but in my case, I am very happy with it.
Did you try many other models before getting this one?
I had a Samson C3 and a studio projects B1 and B3, but those are all beginner/cheap mics. I don't really recommend those for much. Even though the NT3 is only a little more money than those, its leaps and bounds better in quality. Rode has a really good thing going on.
What is your opinion about the value for the price?
The Price is amazing for the quality you get. As for as I know, you won't be able to get a better mic without at least spending twice the amount. Some of my other "recording musician" friends have some nicer Shure Condensers and they tell me they usually bend towards the Rodes in there sessions. All in all, spending around $250 for a condenser and being honestly surprised at the quality is the reality when it comes to the NT3.
Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice?...
Yes, I would. I plan on owning a nice collection of mics in the short future, but I am sure these will always serve a purpose in my recordings.
Precision and quality of the sound?
If I had to quantify it, I would give them an 8 out of 10. I have used some really!!! nice mics, and of course those mics were outstanding in all areas, so I can't give the NT3 a higher rating than 8. But the 8 is only because the mics that cost $3000 or more definitely deserve the 9's and 10's. But in the class of mics $500 or less, I have yet to hear one that really kicks the NT3's arse.
This Microphone definitely a recording mic. If you were to set this up on stage with other instruments, it would most likely feed back very bad and pick up some of everythings sound. It should only be used in a closed recording session for the best performance.
What technology? (electret, condenser...)
This is a condenser mic.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>
OVERALL OPINION
What thing do you like most/least about it?
What I like most about this mic is its excellent sound quality and "crispness" for such a low price in comparison to other nice mics. So far I have used it on vocals, drum overheads and a glockenspiel and every recording came out excellent. I used a very high end Neuman mic in the studio where I recorded most of my current project. The NT3 didn't perform as well as the Neuman in some cases, but it wasn't off by far. In all honesty, it stood up pretty well in comparison, especially on vocals, and it costs a fraction of the cost (something like $4000 less).
The only thing I didn't like about this mic was the case they give you with it, I have it (them actually, I own a pair) in a nice case now. I'm sure there are other bad things about this mic, but in my case, I am very happy with it.
Did you try many other models before getting this one?
I had a Samson C3 and a studio projects B1 and B3, but those are all beginner/cheap mics. I don't really recommend those for much. Even though the NT3 is only a little more money than those, its leaps and bounds better in quality. Rode has a really good thing going on.
What is your opinion about the value for the price?
The Price is amazing for the quality you get. As for as I know, you won't be able to get a better mic without at least spending twice the amount. Some of my other "recording musician" friends have some nicer Shure Condensers and they tell me they usually bend towards the Rodes in there sessions. All in all, spending around $250 for a condenser and being honestly surprised at the quality is the reality when it comes to the NT3.
Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice?...
Yes, I would. I plan on owning a nice collection of mics in the short future, but I am sure these will always serve a purpose in my recordings.
Precision and quality of the sound?
If I had to quantify it, I would give them an 8 out of 10. I have used some really!!! nice mics, and of course those mics were outstanding in all areas, so I can't give the NT3 a higher rating than 8. But the 8 is only because the mics that cost $3000 or more definitely deserve the 9's and 10's. But in the class of mics $500 or less, I have yet to hear one that really kicks the NT3's arse.