I'm glad to see a vocal shootout with ribbons! I think they are underrated on vocals, and I find that they are easier to get to sit right in a mix. Thanks for posting.
Sorry, it to my ears(pro orchestral musician) the RCA just sounds lacking in so many ways & quite removed/veiled. The Rode is sort of an in between while the AT & Royers capture more of the natural detail and nuance that the RCA doesn’t
No bias, I think the RCA had something the others didn't. Body and character if that makes sense. I've just managed to hook up a Steanes Torpedo through a couple of valve preamps, I use it for radio communications. It sounds incredible, so rich and full. Fat would probably be the best descriptor.
I tested it on my vocals (bass/baritone) and on acoustic and electric guitars. Nice mic. You can really sculpt it with EQ. All of these mics need a Cloudlifter or similar device, except for the Audio-Technica 4081.
I've used all the mics here except for the Royer. The Audio-Technica AT4080 and AT4081 are both fantastic mics; and the 4080 is well worth it's price. Too bad you didn't have one in the demo. Since they are industry standards, it would have been great if you included the Beyrdynamic M 160 and M 130. For future tests, peas consider the Beyerdynamics, and the Cloud ribbon mics-they are extraordinary! The sE VR1 and VE2 are also excellent ribbon mics, and cost less than all the other mics here.
Hm. Different takes. Would have been better if it were all the same take, but then the mic position will be tricky to get similar for all mics. Tho, I think that would have been managable to make it negligible.
Since it's an active ribbon microphone, there should be more than enough gain to use the AT4081 with the Scarlett 2i2. An active ribbon boosts the signal before it gets to your interface's preamp. It also means that it requires phantom power to operate unlike passive ribbon microphones.
Absolutely! As long as there is 48 volt phantom power, you're good to go: active ribbons, like FET condensers, won't work otherwise. The other mics here should have a Cloudlifter, or other such device placed between the mic and the interface.
I'm glad to see a vocal shootout with ribbons! I think they are underrated on vocals, and I find that they are easier to get to sit right in a mix. Thanks for posting.
Thanks for doing this as I have found it hard to find Vox demos used g ribbons. The AT sounded the cleanest.
Our pleasure! Clean doesn't always mean the most vibe though :)
Sorry, it to my ears(pro orchestral musician) the RCA just sounds lacking in so many ways & quite removed/veiled. The Rode is sort of an in between while the AT & Royers capture more of the natural detail and nuance that the RCA doesn’t
Ribbon mics for vocals without the pop filter. Not a good idea at that distance.
No bias, I think the RCA had something the others didn't. Body and character if that makes sense. I've just managed to hook up a Steanes Torpedo through a couple of valve preamps, I use it for radio communications. It sounds incredible, so rich and full. Fat would probably be the best descriptor.
Voices are so particular, need more sources
If love to hear all these again on a more suitable source like acoustic and electric guitars.
The RCA is amazing.
Yes👍🏻
The RCA will definitely tell you how your room sounds.
That NTR is awesome for the money!
I tested it on my vocals (bass/baritone) and on acoustic and electric guitars. Nice mic. You can really sculpt it with EQ.
All of these mics need a Cloudlifter or similar device, except for the Audio-Technica 4081.
@@stupendousmusic4190 I haven’t found the need for a Cloudlifter but I have decent preamps.
I've used all the mics here except for the Royer.
The Audio-Technica AT4080 and AT4081 are both fantastic mics; and the 4080 is well worth it's price. Too bad you didn't have one in the demo.
Since they are industry standards, it would have been great if you included the Beyrdynamic M 160 and M 130.
For future tests, peas consider the Beyerdynamics, and the Cloud ribbon mics-they are extraordinary! The sE VR1 and VE2 are also excellent ribbon mics, and cost less than all the other mics here.
Hm. Different takes. Would have been better if it were all the same take, but then the mic position will be tricky to get similar for all mics. Tho, I think that would have been managable to make it negligible.
Would a Scarlett 2i2 not be powerful enough for the AT4081?
Since it's an active ribbon microphone, there should be more than enough gain to use the AT4081 with the Scarlett 2i2. An active ribbon boosts the signal before it gets to your interface's preamp. It also means that it requires phantom power to operate unlike passive ribbon microphones.
Absolutely! As long as there is 48 volt phantom power, you're good to go: active ribbons, like FET condensers, won't work otherwise. The other mics here should have a Cloudlifter, or other such device placed between the mic and the interface.
Is this a Driveshaft song????