Get Pro Vocals with These Microphones in the $1000 to $2000 Range. They are all Worth it!
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Жыл бұрынI had an amazing but challenging time testing all of these mics. I think this video can help anyone who wants to upgrade their mic in the price range between 1k and 2k. Sure there are plenty of other mics in this range but these are the ones I was most interested in. Hopefully this video can bring you some value and help you out during your mic hunt. Everything is being ran through a Neve 5211 into the Apollo X4. What microphone is your favorite?
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@jeffreybuttsdds Жыл бұрын
Im a dentist but I used to be a rock star. I’m thinking about getting back into music and this is really helpful
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
Nice!!! Glad I could help! Thanks for watching
@LautenAudio Жыл бұрын
Hey Jack, thank you so much for including our Atlantis and for such an awesome follow-up at the end of your video. We are so glad you like it!
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
No problem! I was just being honest. I really love it and it is now one of my go to mics. Thanks for making a dope mic! I would love to get my hands on the Eden to review as well. Thanks for watching till the end!!
@MKJ2DAY Жыл бұрын
@LautenAudio I think you guys should send him the Eden. I like the way this cat reviews...
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
@@MKJ2DAY Tell em! (2 Chainz voice) Thanks for the support bro and no I didn’t pay him to say that @lautenaudio lol
@LautenAudio Жыл бұрын
@@jacksp8de 😂🙌
@robertl.arbogast8189 6 ай бұрын
I really appreciate all the work you did, my friend. This saves me so much extra trouble with expensive decisions. Solid rap too.
@jacksp8de 6 ай бұрын
I’m happy I could provide some value for you! Thanks for watching!
@stevemoralesshow 2 ай бұрын
I for a minute was blown away during your vocal testing. You’re right in the money that mic was wild! Caught every breathe
@jacksp8de 2 ай бұрын
Thanks man!! I appreciate you watching. Which mic are you talking about?
@BayezitFatih 7 ай бұрын
This song indicates the reality of our time with impressive composition and instruments. One of my favourite songs. I am waiting for more songs like this.
@jacksp8de 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for that review! Huge compliment. I appreciate it! Not my beat but I may just buy it to support the producer. Thanks for listening. I’m recording this one next week and will film the process.
@damion2226 8 ай бұрын
Great video. The WACX12 just really seems to bring a different (good) quality to your vocal style that I didn't hear in the others.
@jacksp8de 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for listening! I really dig that mic. I kept it so I definitely feel like it fits my voice. It’s My favorite warm audio mic.
@ryuzaki1380 Жыл бұрын
I like Telefunken TF-29, WA-47 et WA8000. Great test dude. Thanks. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😉
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
The WA47 was one of my favs. And no problem Thanks for watching!
@TeeLow 6 ай бұрын
I really appreciate you did the same performance everytime. I’ve seen some in comparisons where they switch it up mid video and im like noooo whyyyy
@jacksp8de 6 ай бұрын
I know right! I hate when they switch the mic at different parts of the song. Of course it sounds different if the performance is changing up. Thanks for watching!
@italrecordsportal Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this man. Great vid!
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Tazmanian_Ninja 11 ай бұрын
Great comparison of some very interesting mics (some of which I'm currently looking into:)
@jacksp8de 11 ай бұрын
Thanks I appreciate you watching! Which one are you interested in?
@Enee_Mez 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for your work !
@jacksp8de 2 ай бұрын
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
@pasindukavinga 7 ай бұрын
Dope video man ❤ Man this TF29 is one of the best ❤️🔥🙌🏻
@jacksp8de 7 ай бұрын
Thanks man! Yeah those telefunken mics are so well made
@azziz4biz Жыл бұрын
J Spade... Thank You Bro! Ive Been researching a few on your list and that Lauten Audio FC-387 + the TF51 or TF29 have been the front runners! Appreciate you Bro.
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad I can help verify your choices. Let me know which ones you pick. Thanks for watching!
@matthewtrenhaile1176 Жыл бұрын
I just got a tf51 and it’s fucking awesome. I love my tlm103 but the 51 is a step up especially for singing vocals. Still love the tlm103 better on a low male rap vocal
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
@@matthewtrenhaile1176 Nice! Congrats! I love the TF51 for my voice. The TLM103 is dope and you can do so much with just those two. Let me know when you release something with the TF51
@Jonas.Ekdahl Жыл бұрын
Awesome demo, great job!
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Jonas! Glad you enjoyed it!
@Jonas.Ekdahl Жыл бұрын
@@jacksp8de I sure did, and I really liked the TF51 and the CX12 as well.
@lastax. Жыл бұрын
Dope video bro! Love this review setup
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching man!! 🙏🏾
@djsilent01 Жыл бұрын
I just purchased the Copperhead. And I’m very excited to get it.
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
Nice! Congrats It’s a dope mic!
@omarsuriel1112 Жыл бұрын
"you better get out of my telefunken studio right now!" made me subscribe 🤣🤣🤣
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
🤣Ima fool man don’t mind me lol thanks for subbing, I really appreciate that!
@fantaztikbeatz Жыл бұрын
Just ordered my Atlantis fc-387 5 min ago I'm stoked!!!!
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
You’re gonna Love it! You made an excellent decision
@russellloving3242 Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the video bruh. so much insight. Im now looking into the Lauten. The 8000 does have a similar tonality to the sony and its probably just a sound you dont like. But the 8000 has become one of my fav modern vocal mics. I find that with my recordings, even if i have to tame some harshness or sibilance, the results still come out better than some of my other mics. I think its the amount of detail i love so much. also love my WA47. i track most vocals with one of the two, or my Blueberry. another underrated mic. Thanks again man, definitely subscribing
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
Yes after spending more time with the 8K I really understand how to treat it. You have to record right and use The right compression and it’s fire. The Lauten is amazing man I recommend it! Thanks for subbing!!! I really appreciate it!
@russellloving3242 Жыл бұрын
@@jacksp8de yeah the lauten is def my next mic. and no prob on the sub. gotta support, we all we got!
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
@@russellloving3242 Facts!! I appreciate it bro!!
@Robbielacruz 7 ай бұрын
Which blueberry are you talking about? I'm thinking of purchasing a second hand one!! Give me a reference of that blueberry blue microphone. Does it have a modern sound?
@PatrickBreenMusic 8 ай бұрын
Awesome video man!!
@jacksp8de 8 ай бұрын
Hey man! Thanks for checking me out!! I appreciate that!
@RestLess-MinD Жыл бұрын
at least a rap review as supposed too.. great review..and solidd rap.. niiceeeee
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I appreciate it
@TheRealTMajor Жыл бұрын
THE FC387 in Neutral and Gentle is so good!!! And the SPHERE!!!!!!!
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
I know right!!! I love that mic. The Sphere be surprising me sometimes
@MKJ2DAY Жыл бұрын
Im leaning toward that Lauten joint.I think this video tipped the scale for me. I would wait till after NAMM to see what's coming, but the sale on the FC387 is hard to pass up!
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
You won’t be disappointed! It’s fire! Just found out it’s the mic Too Short uses lol can I get a Biiaaatch lol
@wesstarmedia 4 ай бұрын
I've owned and sold most of those. WA are a good company, but I (also) had reliability issues with my wa47. It developed a hum after the warranty had expired, and I looked into repairing it, but it was a nightmare. I've now got an avantone cv12, which is as cheap as chips and the sound is good. I've never owned anything by manley, but heard nothing but good things. Great video 📹
@jacksp8de 4 ай бұрын
That's my experience with warm audio too. The best one I've tried and the only one I kept was the Cx12. The LA320 is dope as well.
@wesstarmedia 4 ай бұрын
@@jacksp8de 💯 🎶
@david_djent Жыл бұрын
The TF51 is a 251 inspired mic, and the CX12 is a C12 inspired mic, both the 251 (made bt telefunkedn) and the c12 (made by akg) are very close to the same mic, they both use the same capsule so it makes sense you really enjoyed that sound! I have an L251 a handbuilt 251 from Lawson, its so incredible, I would check it out if you like the 251 sound!
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
Exactly!!! I absolutely love the 251 sound for my voice. One day I’m going to record with the actual Elam 251. I know I’ll love it. I always choose the 251 emulation on my sphere mic as well lol I’ll look into that Lawson. Thanks for watching!
@MammoThunderOfficial Ай бұрын
This video really helpful someones who looking for microphone specifically to their voice, like me😁 , Thank you so much I subscribed your TY Channal🙏🇹🇭
@jacksp8de Ай бұрын
Nice!!! Glad it was helpful! Thanks for subbing!
@Bcwilderness Жыл бұрын
great effort dude well worthy of subscribing, topman
@Bcwilderness Жыл бұрын
its hard work choosing good to have say 3 a tube a fet and a dynamic you like so can change per vibe the models always fall short, ribbons and dynamics through tube preamps can be cool too, its a deep expensive rabbithole, nut api neve and thermionic culture, may i suggest a prism lyra if you want to build the best ad bridge to your daw also killer pro sound for mixing and getting your masters good, tools of the trade
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I really appreciate it!
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
@@Bcwilderness I feel you I can’t afford that Lyra, if they sent it to me I would definitely use it lol
@danielsaintmusic Жыл бұрын
I’ve got the TF51 and it’s one of the best mics I’ve used! Great video
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I love that mic. I have the TF47 now and I think I love that one too. Video on that one coming at some point
@Incognigro. 2 ай бұрын
Have you tried the TF47? I’m looking into a new mic and I’m currently deciding between the two. For more personal use I’m thinking the 47 as it’s usually suited best for male vocalists and it’s fairly versatile elsewhere. But the silky top-end of the 51 sounds so smooth and airy.
@pinoyhiphop3977 Ай бұрын
@@Incognigro.tf47 is a bit darker. if you want more neutral that would sit right in the mix, you would wanna go with the tf51
@mauriciovillamar129 11 ай бұрын
Nice video dude!
@jacksp8de 11 ай бұрын
Thanks I appreciate it!
@blacklegacyassets Жыл бұрын
🔥 very informative
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
Glad you’re feeling it!! Thanks for watching
@conrow1157 7 ай бұрын
Nice flow mate
@jacksp8de 7 ай бұрын
Thanks I appreciate that!
@Kellow7 Жыл бұрын
I waited for that one, great job! imma get a tf51 or a u87 soon
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!! The TF51 is so dope! Love it. U87 is a lot more but of course its a legendary mic. Let me know what you pick!
@ItzrealMusic Жыл бұрын
I have the tf51 it’s 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
@@ItzrealMusic yessir!!
@ItzrealMusic Жыл бұрын
@@jacksp8de shit haven’t had anyone compare it to the Neumann U87 is it really worth the upgrade shoot I may just buy one and be the first to do that comparison who knows
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
@@ItzrealMusic U87 might be a little overpriced even though it’s a great mic. I’ll try to get a loaner
@drakewatkins2624 Жыл бұрын
Wish you included the Tlm 49 would’ve loved to hear how that compared great video 🔥 the cx12 was good
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
I wish! Can’t do them all but I heard good things about the tlm49. I want to try the tlm67. I love that Cx12! Thanks for watching
@onepath5978 Жыл бұрын
TLM 49 is a great mic sounds really nice
@Karterstudio Жыл бұрын
Very good test, thx
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! 🙏🏾
@subtonic24 Жыл бұрын
Alright comment number 2, this time after listening with headphones. I'm paying more attention to the raw unprocessed vocals, and I think the TLM103 sounded the best. It has great mids for cutting through a mix and enough clarity without being harsh. It's not nearly as bright or harsh as all the haters say it is, speaking from personal experience since I use it daily. Warm CX12 was actually my 2nd fav and the WA47 was my 3rd fav for if I didn't want a crisp "modern" vocal. My 3 least favorite were the FC387 in forward mode, TF51, and WA8000. All 3 lacked weight in the mids, and the FC387 actually has a nasty harsh top end imo. Again, thanks for the well done video man!
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! It’s so crazy how we can have such different ears. I think all of these mics are great tbh I think the TLM103 is great but I honestly love the FC387. Check out some other recordings. Maybe it’s my preamp the 5211 has a silk knob that adds harmonics. I can see how that can seem harsh. Ill upload raw audio files soon. The TF51 is my FAV wow I can’t believe you ranked it so low 😩 its so open and I think sounds better than all of the other mics on my voice. It’s so smooth. My top are the 1.TF51 2.FC387 3. CX12 4.WA47 5.WA800 6.TLM103 and the Cu29 are tied lol All of these mics are great to me and you can make dope music with any of them. I mean Too Short uses the FC287, Doja Cat uses the Cu29,and T-Pain and many more uses the TLM103 so you really can’t go wrong
@subtonic24 Жыл бұрын
@@jacksp8de Haha yup everyone hears things differently and has a different personal preference. I made a similar comment on Carl Moore's video about the FC387 in forward mode being really bright and not liking it so I don't think your 5211 has anything to do with it. At the end of the day tho, these are just tools. The talent behind the mic and the engineer skills are what really makes or breaks a song so you can't go wrong with any of these options!
@FreeD00M Жыл бұрын
Your three least faves are my faves ;-)
@UndetectableBomber Жыл бұрын
the 8000 and the lauten on the N setting sounded the best imo
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
I love the Lauten. Almost sold the 8000 but decided to keep it
@maximesavard-beaudoin560 2 ай бұрын
yo very nice fkin tests brother! The way u did those test were perfect raw, proc, with mix 100% The best sound for u was WA 800 imo cuz it feels like we inside ur mouth when u rap; crisp, bold, harsh consonants, which is great for ur style imo thumbsnails in the vid wouldbe lit thanks for the vid
@jacksp8de 2 ай бұрын
Thanks man! I'm glad you got value from it! I did like the WA8000 but it was a bit harsh for my taste, but I sold it to my homie and he loves it. I'm about to do a shootout with audio interfaces. Stay tuned for that.
@subtonic24 Жыл бұрын
This man just said my workhorse mic is bite size lol I'm done 🤣😭 Great review man! ✌🏾
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
🤣 it’s a ity bitty thang lolol it sound good tho
@subtonic24 Жыл бұрын
@@jacksp8de Nah man a real ity bitty is the TLM102. It makes the TLM103 look like a grown man lmao!
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
@@subtonic24 🤣 truuuu
@Joelfrancis Жыл бұрын
Good video bro 🔥
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@MELO.5020 7 ай бұрын
awesome vid
@jacksp8de 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@user-nx2vb7yd5j 9 ай бұрын
Lauten Audio Atlantis FC-387 easily wins this, IMO. Plus, in the studio, the Atlantis is a rugged well made workhorse that sounds equally good on acoustic instruments. Very versatile and highly musical mic. Good customer service, too!
@jacksp8de 9 ай бұрын
Absolutely! One of my favorite mics, it’s my go to. Spoke with Trent at the company and he’s super cool. They make everything themselves while other companies use the same parts. They even have a physicist who designs for them.
@lionelwatkins Жыл бұрын
FC387 sounds the best. Good video
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
Thanks and yes it’s one of my favorite mics
@ramspencer5492 28 күн бұрын
I already have something like that.... If I had $1,000 right now to spend on mics I would get a matched pair of Roswell mini k67x's.... The ones with the transformer. It literally sounds like it could $1, 000 - $2,000.... It's good on pretty much anything.... I'm the only way I would say buy something more expensive, is for like a really special mic that you just fall in love with what it does....
@jacksp8de 28 күн бұрын
Cool thanks for watching!
@Starrysofficial Жыл бұрын
Thank you for such a concise and informative video. 🤍🤍🤍
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching, I appreciate it
@irawardmusic Жыл бұрын
That was a dope shoot-out/review! I'm glad you took the day off LOL. That Lauten Audio FC387 in G mode killed all of them LOL. The WA47 was #2 but has a little bump in the mid around 2K. The WA8000 doesn't sound like the Sony c800g at all. It's missing the lower mid and bass. I didn't like the sound of the Townsend Lab, it sounded like it was in a box... All in all, good job and I like to point out that you are talented! Just stay away from using words like nigga, we ain't niggas, we are a great people that have been fooled...
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
Thanks brother I really appreciate it! Yeah that Lauten Audio is a beast! One of my favs for sure. I agree with you about the wa8000, I’m selling it. Agree about The Townsend Labs too it’s good when recorded correctly but all of the real tube mics sound better. The TF51 is my other favorite. I feel like it fits my voice so well. Man it’s hard for to stop using Nigga, “ I say it when I wake up, makes my teeth white” - Paul Mooney When I use it it’s Never Ignorant Getting Goals Accomplished tho.
@irawardmusic Жыл бұрын
@@jacksp8de Most def! I feel you brotha!
@v3zMedia Жыл бұрын
😂 I swear everytime I'm doing research on something here you go popping up. 🔥 content as usual.
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
🤣 I’m in yo algorithm Lolol thanks for watching I appreciate you frfr
@v3zMedia Жыл бұрын
@@jacksp8de you definitely are. Keep killing it. Are you going to NAMN this year?
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
Thanks bro!! Mannn I almost asked you if you were going lol. Yeah I’ll be there for the first time. I always wanted to go.
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
Why did you stop with your KZfaq? You have way more subs than me
@v3zMedia Жыл бұрын
@@jacksp8de I was going to go but I have to travel to India and be there for 3 weeks while NAMM going on. Horrible timing. As far as my KZfaq my plan was to start back up when I moved to Texas but once I got there my priorities changed and now I have a service engineer career so I been busy with that lately. Also I no longer enjoyed the content I was making. I been gearing up to come back to KZfaq soon and my content will be completely different this time. Long story short a few month break ended up being almost 10 years and I'm back in Michigan. Life's a trip. 😅
@JUSTOFTO 2 ай бұрын
that cx12 went crazy
@jacksp8de 2 ай бұрын
Yeah that mic is fire!
@hammerscheich 11 ай бұрын
I liked the Lauten in N and G mode . The WA47 was quite good too. Would be interesting to hear the Lauten compared to the United Twin87. I think due to the fact they both have switchable modes and both are some kind of 87style mic they can be good competitors. I own a twin87...
@jacksp8de 11 ай бұрын
The Lauten has been a game changer for me. I’m so impressed with it. I haven’t heard of twin87 may have to check that out
@JESSIECOJC 4 ай бұрын
Thank you!!🙏🏽
@jacksp8de 4 ай бұрын
You’re welcome 🫡
@GokulChandCreation 11 ай бұрын
Wa cx12 excellent sounding ❤️
@jacksp8de 11 ай бұрын
It’s amazing at that price. Underrated imo
@GokulChandCreation 11 ай бұрын
@@jacksp8de what about practical self noise?in compare to other mic?
@jacksp8de 11 ай бұрын
@@GokulChandCreation Its higher than my other favorite mics, the Atlantis, TF51, and OC818 but its not too bad. It still sounds really good.
@trapboihustle5009 Жыл бұрын
Dope video Bro! Man the Lauten Audio FC-387 is a BEAST!!! Can't wait until mine get here. The Wa47 was nice and so was the Sphere. The Lauten Audio FC-387 Neutral was the best on your voice imho. Plus you get a 47 and c12/C800 G tone as well.
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching bro! Yeah that fc387 ain’t not joke! They say the neutral is a U87 tone. It’s really like having 3 mics you’re gonna love it
@andrea135792 Жыл бұрын
I thought the Lauren audio on the G setting was the best sounding with that rap you were going. Awesome.
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
Thank you, that mic is one of my favorite mics. Great company too. Thanks for watching!
@musicxtech6680 Жыл бұрын
yea man. dark mics take eq so well in post. for me it was lauten & tf29 :)
@youngtdarealist5962 4 ай бұрын
Facts I thought I was da only one lol
@youngtdarealist5962 4 ай бұрын
ESP for hard rap brings it out so smooth the best
@maliq2.030 5 ай бұрын
i’ve had the lauren audio atlantis fc-387 for about a year now and let me tell you… this is the only mic you will ever need, from different tonal variations, polar patterns, and -10 to +10 Db switch. The low noise is a god send and when you stack on your full personalized chain this mic will surprise you. you don’t need as much plugins for dynamics as you would’ve before for this mic.
@jacksp8de 5 ай бұрын
I’m with you! I sold like 4 mics because I don’t need them. All I have now is the Atlantis, and 4 other mics that I rarely use. I want to get the Eden though
@maliq2.030 5 ай бұрын
@@jacksp8de only mic i’ll ever need for a multitude of genres and tonal variations for all the different artists that come thru to the stu. definite 10/10 from me !🔥
@jacksp8de 5 ай бұрын
@@maliq2.030 I got it running through a Neve newton channel and wow. It sounds like I have a 10k vocal chain
@joshgrillo6115 9 ай бұрын
I own the WA8000 and love it and think it sounds great on this but the FC387 has a nice top end and isn't as harsh and suits this song the best in my opinion! Great video!
@jacksp8de 9 ай бұрын
I also love that mic but yeah the Atlantis got it in the forward position. I sold the WA8000 to my friend and I never heard a better mic for his voice which is sort of high pitched like Chingy
@zisuiwang4060 Жыл бұрын
Hi Jack. Great video! I had same problem on wa-47. I heard click sound when i first used it. Have you solved the problem or figured out what's going on? Thanks
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
From my research it seems that certain units have that issue so you would have to return it or try to repair it yourself. Or just buy a new power box
@AndyGhisoiu Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome
@larryjeffryes6168 10 ай бұрын
I liked the 251 on that song and voice.
@jacksp8de 10 ай бұрын
The TF51? Yeah it’s one of my favs thanks for watching!
@GuttaontheBeat 3 ай бұрын
Dope Video You Should Have the Mic Capsule Lined Directly To Your Nose Mic Placement is Very Important Stay Blessed ❤
@cristian-marius-albu 6 ай бұрын
I recommend 2 mics to be tested in this price range: Gefell M71s which use the M7 capsule and is a transformerless fet and the Gefell M930ts which use a modern capsule and is a fet with output transformer. You cannot get better german made mics for the price. For those who dont know the brand, Gefell = Neumann. Cheers!
@jacksp8de 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the recommendation! I'll check em out.
@thestreetdisciple3955 Жыл бұрын
3:52, 9:49 Although these samples aren't level matched the tf29 is about 100-200 cheaper but to my ears has a much more pleasing sound than the tlm 103. The 103 is one of the harshest mics out there but surprisingly sounds amazing on some female vocalist. The tf29 just sounds so much more balanced, top end sheen, and a "radio ready" sound out of the freakin box.
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
I agree! I wasn’t really impressed with the TLM103 especially for my particular voice. The TF29 is a great option in that price range. Also I like the Lauten Audio LA320 I’m doing a video on that one next. Thanks for watching!
@thestreetdisciple3955 Жыл бұрын
@@jacksp8de ikr. And can't wait to hear just got the la320 not too long ago and it is a beauty
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
@@thestreetdisciple3955 Dope!
@musiccreation1198 Жыл бұрын
My two cents -- Lauten Audio Atlantis from these options and it's really good. My picks would be: Stam Audio SA-47 mk3 Tube ($1300 pre-order) and my fav FET, the Chandler TG Mic ($2000). To beat the SA-47 mk3...you have to jump to either the Lauten Eden, Flea 47, Soyuz 017 Tube or Chandler REDD mics. 3-4x the price.
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
I would love to try those mics. So sa-47 is that good huh? This video was limited to things I can get at zzounds. I’m really interested in the Eden. I’ll try to get my hands on it.
@musiccreation1198 Жыл бұрын
@@jacksp8de I had some mixed feelings about the SA-47 mk I, but the mkII and mkIII are stellar. The Eden is next level, but as with all of this, it's deep into the diminishing return curve ($$$$) imo. I try to resist spending an extra 2x-3x for 5-10% improvements. I was very close to buying the Soyuz 017T ($4500) when I got to hear the SA-47 mkII. At least the REDD comes with a fantastic mic pre built into in the mic. All great suggestions for vocal mics in your video !!
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
@@musiccreation1198 Right you can get the job done in this price range and make hits and some 300 mics are dope like the AT4040. It really doesn’t matter as much as the song does but I’m just having fun trying out different mics
@rappersorbee Жыл бұрын
@@musiccreation1198 I'm curious what you think of the mk3 relative to other mics and clone mics around that price, curious to know as i have not found anyone else who has gotten their hands on the sa47 mk3, lmk if you can help out
@shapopmusic Жыл бұрын
Hi all, I bought a C800G style microphone before. Now, I'm going to find warm feeling microphone mainly for female vocalist. After I watch this video, I decided to buy TF51. What do you guys think about it?
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
I think that’s a great mic for a warmer smoother vocal sound. It’s one of my favorites
@shapopmusic Жыл бұрын
@@jacksp8de thanks
@officialdiomer Жыл бұрын
i used to own the FC387, and now i have a U87. i thought it was decent for me but i always kept thinking about getting the OG mic so i finally did it. i like the U87 but it took me a bit to realize that i have to watch how close i get cause it seems more sensitive to proximity effect than other mics i’ve owned before. i actually think the Lauten sounds best on your voice of all the mics in this shootout fr fr. i think it all comes down to which mic works best for your voice and finding out what the best distance to record from with the mic you choose to get the best recording.
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
Funny you commented about that mic now, I just finished a video doing a song from scratch using this mic and it is now my favorite, well its a tie I like that TF51 a lot too. How does the U87 sound compared to the Atlantis as far as full mixed songs? Is it a reason its 3k or is it just the name brand? You're absolute right about mic position and I would add that acoustic treatment is important too. That's what I'm working on getting next. Thanks for watching!
@officialdiomer Жыл бұрын
@@jacksp8de i like it but honestly don’t think it’s worth the USA retail price lol. after doing hella research on the U87, i found out the markup for Neumann mics in the US is crazy, so you’re better off either buying one new from a store in Germany or buying used. i bought a used one in great condition from a Guitar Center in Florida for $2085, and bought the shock mount separately. $2400 is a lot better than $3900 when you add in US tax lol. i’ve been wanting to try out the TF29 and TF51. if i had to buy a new mic i’d either get one of them or prolly get one of the more affordable Lauten’s. but doing what you did is the best way - getting them in your hands and trying them for yourself before committing to one if you can
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
@@officialdiomer That's a hell of deal! lol I'm from South FL btw. Definitely try that TF51 out. In one of Telefunkens shootouts on their channel I chose it over the Elam 251 for one of the vocalist.I forgot which one, but they did the same shootout with several vocalists. It depends on the voice though. The Atlantis is so clean but the TF51 has that tube warmth to it.
@Astro-by8gf Жыл бұрын
between the two FC387 or u87 which do you perfer on most vocal you use
@officialdiomer Жыл бұрын
@@Astro-by8gf i don’t have the 387 anymore, only the U87. but i would mainly use the 387 in Forward mode. it’s a good mic but i think there’s better for what it costs now. i’d look for both mics used though to save you a lot of bread. and if you buy a used U87, make sure you see pics of the inside to make sure it’s real. its a lot of fakes ones out here
@VuJaDeFilms1 10 ай бұрын
The TF 51 and the 8000 actually sound a lot better with your vox frequency response. After you de-S the vox you should barely even need much EQ other than a high pass.
@jacksp8de 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. You’re right The TF51 fits my voice perfectly. I go between that and the Atlantis. I’m liking The 8000 a lot more now once I realized not to do too much to it. It’s like sensitive to eq
@Nivedvrkurup Ай бұрын
Bro ur song .its sick😮❤🎉dopppe
@jacksp8de Ай бұрын
Thanks man!!! I appreciate the feedback.
@TheChosenOneJared Жыл бұрын
TF51 cut through the mix the best.
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
Yeah that’s one of my favorites. Thanks for watching
@micro1603 Жыл бұрын
Lauten Audio FC-387f, TF51 and WA8000
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
I agree!
@filipsginko3797 Ай бұрын
WA 8000 IS MY FAVORITE
@jacksp8de Ай бұрын
Yeah it really cuts through a mix and don't have to do much eq. I sold it to my homie tho he loves it
@virgogreg Жыл бұрын
WarmC12 verson suited your voice the best
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
Funny I just set that mic up yesterday and it sounds so good with the compressor I’m using. Thanks for watching
@Erdemkeys Жыл бұрын
FC387 is awesome!
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
Yes it is!
@KingNailerzONeill 10 ай бұрын
WA47 jr would have smoked them all for 300 euro no messing. TLM 107 is my favourite mic and the Tlm 103. But for the money you can’t go wrong with a Wa 47 jr
@jacksp8de 10 ай бұрын
The jr is better than the senior? Interesting. I can give it a try. The TLM 103 is good but I liked all these other mics better so it got sold. The TLM 107 is on my list though
@KingNailerzONeill 10 ай бұрын
@@jacksp8de Tlm 107 is no good for autotune tho no matter if you get antares auto key. It's like it says you rap properly or sing into me or fcuk off. There is a switch on the left side of the tlm 107 it's either the pad or high pass filter when its pressed down to the bottom and the other side is left on top in cardiod mode. Its like you're singing/rapping coming up from the beat rather than on top even if its a downloaded youtube beat. It's unbelievable. The only reason I am keeping my TLM 103 is everyone loves it for autotune It works hand in hand with auto key antarez and any autotune plug in I throw at it especially Grallion free auto tune plug in.
@mikeb9311 Жыл бұрын
I have the Warm 8000 with the Sony C800 modification. Sounds GREAt!
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
I heard about that! That’s dope.
@mikeb9311 Жыл бұрын
@@jacksp8de Yeah mic sounds 1000x better. The harshness is gone.
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
@@mikeb9311 DOPE How much was it?
@mikeb9311 Жыл бұрын
@@jacksp8de 350 the company have a few modifications opinions
@mikeb9311 Жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y5l3iM6Ay5bXnI0.html
@infinitemc5572 Жыл бұрын
Hey brodie i have a L22 which microphone would u trade it for just rap vocals ? I was thinking the tlm 103 or wa47 which would you choose ?
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
Neither lol the tlm 103 in the sphere sounds the same if not better that the real one lol the WA47 does sound better Than the 47 in the Townsend so if you have to trade it, that would be my choice but you’ll be giving up all of the other mics in the TL. Plus the 47 inside the Ocean Way expansion sounds really good but you gotta be using an Apollo. Maybe look at the Lauten audio fc387, Sony C80, WACx12 or TF29 Plenty of other choices in that range
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
Oh and look into the TF47 as well
@jelnet 11 ай бұрын
I don't know whether it's just the way sound is processed over the internet and through phones and earbuds and what not, but I find the differences between these mics vanishingly small, I can't even notice any difference with the cheaper mics.
@jacksp8de 11 ай бұрын
Interesting. They are all great mics but they have different tones. I should’ve added the raw files but I didn’t do it for this one. Next time tho
@BanderaFilmsAndMusic 11 ай бұрын
Bro, you sounded awesome with the TF 51. Holy shit. What I mic for the price
@jacksp8de 11 ай бұрын
Thank you! Yes that’s one of my favorites. It’s so good and it doesn’t cost 10k like the 251
@oliverpodmore9756 3 ай бұрын
I am looking for an upgrade from my Neumann TLM 102, love the sound but I want some more definition in the vocal also has to be something that will double as a good acoustic guitar mic. Anyone got any recommendations?
@jacksp8de 3 ай бұрын
What’s your budget?
@andrewrodriguez1467 Жыл бұрын
LA320 is phenomenal for the price
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
Lauten Audio sent me one, I will do a video when I get it.
@Travahntiondabeat Жыл бұрын
I own the Warm Audio WA-8000 and I’ve used the Sony C-800g. Warm Audio missed the mark with this mic. The input is too hot, lowend is missing and the mid range is lacking. That said…all these issues can be fixed with EQ
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
Yes I agree. The highs are also a bit harsh. I’m selling it. You can do a mod to it but not trying to do all of that when I got mics I love already.
@producedbyjeevankhatri8789 Жыл бұрын
You mentioned Warm Audio WA-47 but I wanna know what you think about the Warm Audio WA-47jr because I just bought it, appreciate your knowledge and experience with microphones would love to know your views on the junior.
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
I never used it so I don’t know for sure but I think it sounds pretty damn good based on KZfaq videos I’ve seen.
@producedbyjeevankhatri8789 Жыл бұрын
@@jacksp8de I see, would love to see a full separate video on that mic because that's the most value for money mic from Warm Audio and people been looking for it alot these days. Your video would help alot of people fosho. 🙌🏽
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
@@producedbyjeevankhatri8789 OK I’ll look into it and see if they would send me one. I’m curious about how Junior it is
@2dboo11 Жыл бұрын
Hey jack do one on the Sony c 100 and the Sony c 80. They sound good too.
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
I've heard good things about those. I'll try to get my hands on them. Thanks for watching as always. I appreciate you.
@dspoet1 Жыл бұрын
FC-387 for the win!!
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
I love that mic!!! Thanks for watching
@dspoet1 Жыл бұрын
@@jacksp8de I use to have it. Sold it. Regret it. About to buy it again.
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
@@dspoet1 Hell yeah I’m about to fire it up right now
@fantaztikbeatz Жыл бұрын
@dspoet1 whyd you sell it?
@ensea7762 Жыл бұрын
we he kill dat shit at the end though
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
♠️♠️♠️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@will_on_thetrack6144 11 ай бұрын
hey jack you think is worth it to get the sphere LX {I have an Apollo} or should I get the Atlantis fc387 for vocals
@jacksp8de 11 ай бұрын
In my opinion I prefer the Atlantis. Its my favorite mic maybe tied with the TF51 but the Atlantis is more versatile. If you are recording a lot of different vocalists then the Sphere is good but sonically I prefer the Atlantis, its like having 3 different mics. Its a hot mic so art sounds really good going directly into your Apollo using a virtual preamp
@will_on_thetrack6144 11 ай бұрын
@@jacksp8de thanks man I’m gonna buy both and see what mic I like the most because the versatility that you have with the sphere is crazy but I agreed with you sonically I think the Atlantis it’s a little better
@jacksp8de 11 ай бұрын
@@will_on_thetrack6144 Awesome! if you want to support the channel, you can click on my link and I’ll get a piece. Thanks for watching!
@doraysmith Жыл бұрын
Id go with the TF51 out of these...now if you had the TLM 107 that wd be a hard choice between the 2
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
Yup that’s my choice actually tied with the Atlantis. You’re the second person that mentioned the TLM107 to me. I’m going to give it a try
@frubo_ssg 11 ай бұрын
@@jacksp8de Man, I own the TLM 107 as well ;)
@jamesr141 11 ай бұрын
1:45 on point
@jacksp8de 11 ай бұрын
Love that mic
@junovue Жыл бұрын
What’s the most popular mic? I had so many options and decided Atlantis 357. Really wanted a u87 47 67 251 or c800g clone but I didn’t know which to choose 😂😂😂 I’m think I’m a tenor alto
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
Are you saying you have the Atlantis 387? I think that’s a great choice. I’ve heard your music and your voice sounds great. What are you using now? I would recommend a tube mic u47 or 251 style mic maybe look at the TF47 or TF51. I also think the WA47 is great but my unit has an issue.
@junovue Жыл бұрын
I’m trying out a Aston spirit as the sm7b was muffled and flat for my vocals. Spirit is a little treble or just thin. Not bad but not amazing.
@junovue Жыл бұрын
Thank u btw!
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
@@junovue ah yeah I see. I haven’t tried the Aston spirit but I like the SM7b for some stuff but you do have to eq it right. I think getting a good preamp will help as well.
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
@@junovue No problem
@Frostyg 9 ай бұрын
What you tho k about the Sphere Dlx vs the tlm 103
@jacksp8de 9 ай бұрын
Get the Sphere DLX hands down, it has a TLM103 emulation that sounds just like it plus it has a bunch of other mics that sound close to the originals
@Slipsch Жыл бұрын
the Lauten Audio sounds the best with your voice.
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
Nice I totally agree! Thanks for watching.
@2dboo11 Жыл бұрын
To me the tube mics got that warm pro studio sound that don’t need to much processing.
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
I agree the Tube mics are 3 Dimensional and warm. I love the sound! I love that Atlantis Fc387 Though. I do want to try the Eden as well.
@exothrill999 10 ай бұрын
its crazy the wacx12 is comparable to a original cx12 mic for 24 K 🤯 wacx12 is the one for me in love with it
@jacksp8de 10 ай бұрын
Yeah this KZfaqr colt did a comparison and it was neck and neck. It’s an incredible mic for the price. Thanks for watching!
@jackc8120 11 ай бұрын
Has anyone here heard or used sphere DLX? I'd be curious to see how it would stuck up against the others.
@jacksp8de 11 ай бұрын
I have the Townsend Labs Sphere it’s identical. It’s a very good mic and sounds close to the real mics it’s emulating. Quite versatile as well. If you only need one mic sound I’d definitely recommend one of these! My personal favs are the Atlantis and the TF51
@diversekcox 10 ай бұрын
great video man!! I currently have a beginner mic from Aston Audio (Aston origin). Since I'm starting to get more vocal clients you converted me to upgrade to the Warm audio WA-47. But my dream mic is the Manely Gold reference. Keep creating content.
@jacksp8de 10 ай бұрын
Thanks bro I appreciate it! That’s dope man. That’s a great mic especially for singers r and b and ballads. Good for hip hop too. SZA uses a U47. I like the Lauten Audio Atlantis or Eden over the Manley but that’s just off of hearing it online.
@CRISSBLAZINY Жыл бұрын
Tf39 sounds creamy
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
Yeah it’s dope, thanks for watching
@mekomusik7031 26 күн бұрын
gracias a este video me comprare un wa 800
@jacksp8de 7 күн бұрын
Awesome! Let me know how you like it
@tobiasjansen9117 3 ай бұрын
How do you put the Townsend labs sphere against the Lauten Audio Atlantis?
@jacksp8de 3 ай бұрын
The Sphere is more versatile but the Atlantis sounds better to me and is also versatile because it’s 3 mics in one. It’s my go to mic along with the Telefunken TF51
@tobiasjansen9117 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the quick reply! I love the idea of the sphere, especially the stereo trick it does, but the software integration makes me think it won’t last as long as the Atlantis (since support will eventually taper off). Stereo recordings won’t be possible with the Atlantis which would be a bummer for acoustic guitar.
@jacksp8de 3 ай бұрын
@@tobiasjansen9117 The Sphere is going to be around for a while I’m guessing. UAD bought it from Townsend and basically just dropped it a year ago so they are going to support it for as long as apollos exist I’m sure. If you like the stereo recording and want to experiment with different mics get the sphere. You’ll be happy
@tobiasjansen9117 3 ай бұрын
Thanks! You are awesome 😊
@rtdrec 6 ай бұрын
You can put a real sony tube and a real sony capsule in your wa8000. It will sound great!
@jacksp8de 6 ай бұрын
Yeah now I know but Didn’t know anything about tube mics at the time. And I already Got rid of it. Sold it to my boy he loves it.
@ItzrealMusic Жыл бұрын
TF 51 keep that one to me it sounds the best on your voice the Lauten audio and the TF 51
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
Bro I totally agree! I’m DEFINITELY keeping the TF51. Keeping the Lauten Audio as well but returning the rest. Still debating if I should keep the CX12 tho
@ItzrealMusic Жыл бұрын
@@jacksp8de I’d keep that for like a female vocalist or male singer but yeah that one’s straight two but the best on you are the TF51 & that Lauten Audio #facts
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
@@ItzrealMusic Absolutely! Yeah man that’s exactly how I feel bro. and I know all of these mics are fire but I can only go by what sounds best on my voice
@ItzrealMusic Жыл бұрын
@@jacksp8de come on now bro you already know you think smart I was going to get the tube version of the Lauten audio but changed my mind I feel you don’t need to spend 3000$ plus to get a sound it’s best to find a sound that fits your voice I think there’s a cut off point with mic quality overall
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
@@ItzrealMusic hell yea we on the same wave. Price don’t always mean better. And you right a cheaper mic might fit your voice better. I do really like the Eden but yeah that price crazy. It’s almost the same as a u87. The TF51 is a baby Elam 251. I’m real happy with it. Maybe I’ll upgrade to the real 251 one day. It just gotta make sense
@LEXXXRUGER84 Жыл бұрын
That tf29 didn’t get the respect it deserves. I feel like it was processed differently. It’s primarily a vocal mic.
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
I didn’t talk about it much but that’s my fault. I did include the unprocessed version for each mic so you can hear the raw sound though. I don’t think I’ll do this many mics in a shootout again. It’s too many at once for me to properly listen to and give each mic it’s flowers but these are all fantastic mics. Now that I had time with it I would choose TF29 over the tlm103. It’s a great mic.
@LEXXXRUGER84 Жыл бұрын
@@jacksp8de can you make the vocals available for download? Raw files.
@pasindukavinga 7 ай бұрын
@@jacksp8debut TF29 sounds like unprocessed & shit. Because i know it’s not like that 😢
@jacksp8de 7 ай бұрын
@@pasindukavinga it sounds good though. Maybe I could’ve eqed the processed version better though.
@samuraigracie9587 6 ай бұрын
He was farther away from the mic, the placement and the pop filter too that changes a lot the sound of the mic
@Krajowa82 8 ай бұрын
Good tastes Ps - money = not freedom. Freedom is in your head
@jacksp8de 8 ай бұрын
Yup I agree, but money makes freedom a whole lot easier lol but money is an illusion and we are all in the matrix
@AnwaarAliOfficial 6 ай бұрын
Can you do a comparison of these expensive mics with less expensive condenser mics?
@jacksp8de 6 ай бұрын
That’s a good idea. I will order some cheaper ones. The cheapest one I got is the LA320 which is $600 I think. Oh and the SM7b. TBH I know people who make millions either the SM7b so it don’t really matter. I’ll still do a test to confirm
@AnwaarAliOfficial 6 ай бұрын
@@jacksp8de The test has to be with same song fully mixed and mastered with same vocals recorded with two different mics. That would be the only way to know the sound difference.
@jacksp8de 6 ай бұрын
@@AnwaarAliOfficial well the raw vocals is the way it actually sounds. I can mix an iPhone voice memo and make it sound good enough. Listen to most songs by The Weeknd. He records with a 400 dollar mic the SM7b. Billie Elish Ocean Eyes used the AT2020 which is $99
@AnwaarAliOfficial 6 ай бұрын
@@jacksp8de This ensures me that my old Groove Tubes GT 55 mic still sounds better than most newer mics ❤🙏
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