Vocal Microphone Recommendations

• SE V7:

  • Pros:
    • Killer microphone for the price
    • Good rejection and smooth response
  • Cons:
    • Issues with longevity after high usage

• Sennheiser E945 and E935:

  • Pros:
    • Minimal feedback and durability
    • Good results with e935 capsules
  • Cons:
    • Some issues with caps wiggling loose

• Shure SM86, Neumann KMS105, DPA 2028, DPA 4018V, Neumann KMS104/105:

  • Pros:
    • High-quality vocal microphones
  • Cons:
    • Higher price range

• Telefunken M80, Earthworks SR117:

  • Pros:
    • Very good for various vocal ranges
    • Neutral and detailed sound
  • Cons:
    • Some users prefer other brands for specific vocal types

• Miktek PM9, Beyerdynamic M-88:

  • Pros:
    • Relatively unknown but solid performance
    • Nice flat sound with good proximity effect
  • Cons:
    • Limited user feedback available

• Shure Beta 58, Sennheiser 935, Heil PR22, Heil PR35:

  • Pros:
    • Good vocal microphones for different applications
  • Cons:
    • Durability concerns for some models

• AKG C5, Shure KSM11, Shure KSM8, Shure KSM9, EV ND96:

  • Pros:
    • Great sound quality and versatility
  • Cons:
    • Some users report issues with longevity or specific applications

• Neumann KMS105, Shure KSM9, DPA 4018:

  • Pros:
    • High-end vocal condensers
  • Cons:
    • Higher price point

User Recommendations and Insights

• Some users recommend SE V7 and Telefunken M80 for vocals.

• Users suggest troubleshooting signal chain issues to address gain problems.

• Recommendations include Shure SM7B for vocal microphones.

Miscellaneous Comments

• Razer Microphone:

  • Considered a marketing gimmick with customizable RGB lighting.

• Shure Green Bullet:

  • Originally designed for harmonica use in blues music.