Look at the Shure Beta 87 A...designed with feedback rejection for use with wedges.

take a look at the digimax LT

I switched to a Beta 87A two yrs ago and really like it.

I use Ultimate MC125 stands for all my studio mics.

I transfer sessions regularly from a PC HD system to a MAC LE system with a f32gb flash drive. No issues whatsoever. I just drag the PT session file to the flash drive as if copying any other file...

I don't bounce mixes anymore...instead I bus everything to a stereo track and record the mix on that track.
It's Easy...just set all your tracks outputs to Bus 1-2, then create a new stereo track...

I've never used the Neumann KMR81 but I've yet to use a Neumann mic that I didn't find to be outstanding.
As for the 416 & U87: They both have a distinct sonic character. I can't relay that...

Don't know but the chance of you having to actually use the warranty on an 835 is about a billion to one. Unless you abuse it that mic is a workhorse that will last until you're old and gray.

Bite the bullet and get a 416. You'll thank yourself time and time again for it. And it will hold it's value much better should you ever need to sell it. Aside from that, you'll sound much better...

I do voiceovers for a living...been at it for a long, long time. This question comes up in forums over and over but it's always worth an honest response.
The 414 is a great mic. So is the TLM 103...

you could try a shotgun mic, but that's going to be costly ...ex: Sennheiser 416...they are in the $1100 range. Or you could try to gate the mic so it only opens the signal when the birds are...

Spend a bit more and get the Shure Beta 87A. Fantastic feedback rejection and an equally fantastic sounding mic. That's my main mic now and it's designed for use with wedge monitors. The C model...

save your $$ and get a good old SM57. $100 bucks at Guitar Center. Does the job well. If not that I would bump up to a Sennheiser 421. I use a 421 for a live mic with my banjo (bluegrass band)...

I recently switched from the 58 to a Beta 87A and LOVE IT. Well worth the extra $$.

here's a few ideas:
I added a Whirlwind snake to my studio, which made for some convenience in connecting up mic cables for sessions. $110
Also, how about a couple of good studio Booms? Ultimate...

They are twice the price of other tubes....are they worth it? and WHY are they so much higher in price?

be sure to try a Shure Beta 87 the A model is for floor wedges and the C model is for in ear monitoring...the difference in the two is with the feedback rejection pattern of the backside of the...

save your money until you have a hundred more and get a good used
Sennheiser 421. You'll use it for everything and cherish it for the next 40 years.

Like Forest Gump's mama said..."Forest, you just can't argue with stupid".
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Peace people. Do what you want and be happy at it.

Based on my personal experience of working as a professional voice over artist for the past 37 years and lending my voice to thousands of commercials and narrations. Based on my experiences of...

Trying to keep this short and to the point...
Stage mics don't work well for voiceover. Get a good quality studio mic.
AK47, AKG 414, TLM 103, 193 or 49, U87, etc. Spend as much as your budget...

I've been using a 58 for a few years and bought an 87A about 3 months ago.
LOVE IT....will never go back to the 58. Feedback rejection is better, tone is
better...and I get compliments from the...

I have a recent model 87 ( about 4 yrs old ) that I modded with an Innertube kit a few months ago. Honestly I didn't have any issues with the mic in it's standard configuration prior to the mod, but...

for music recording, my top 3 GO TO mics, in order of GO TO are:

Soundelux E47
Telefunken AK47
Neumann U87 (innertubed)

my next 3 are

Neumann BCM104
Senn 421

charge an hourly rate for studio record & edit sessions...that simplifies the billing...charge by the disc for CD duplication.
dubs? I haven't made a "dub" in 7 years.