Top 5 Legendary Microphones You Should Know About

[@iam607]

Having nightmares about Archie poppin his head out sayin 'mikaphone' at random times in my life

[@archiebeatz]

Awwwww man.. This is my favorite comment this year, LMAO. You've earned yourself a pinned comment brother, lol.

[@iam607]

@@archiebeatz lol thanks homie!! Love the series! I really want a Tube tech cl1b but I don't wanna be searching for tubes all the time. I sold my Avalon because I got tired of buying tubes

[@MegaMewtwoYPlayz]

​@@archiebeatzwhat kind of Microphone is Carrie Underwood using as well as Sam Hunt

[@archiebeatz]

Thank you all for watching. I hope you all enjoy this new series! We have a lot to cover!

[@freddyjason3142]

Come on Archie how do you get $10,000 confused with $11,000 lol the Sony is 10,000 the Telefunken is 11,000 but I love your videos keep it up I’ve been a long time subscriber.

[@itrize5856]

Your content is some of the best I’ve seen , I really appreciate your work , thank you

[@GIRLCHASESDREAMS]

I love knowing WHY they chose a specific mic! So good!

[@archiebeatz]

Thank you :)

[@mihlemakapela]

My dream microphone is the Sony C800g

[@archiebeatz]

Nice! A really great microphone. Thank you for sharing.

[@RnBLegacies]

Mine too gotta settle for wa8000

[@jbcashin]

what if i told you i track in a studio with one🙊

[@byus6928]

I have one. It’s amazing

[@PiXimperfect]

Dream microphone: Telefunken ELA M 251E. Go-to microphone: U87 ai. Having a blast watching your consistent uploads!

[@archiebeatz]

Nice!!!! We are in the exact same boat, lol. Going hard! lol.

[@eyeque7]

It’s not just the mic though, it’s the hardware chain it’s running through… it’s really mic + hardware .. generally some analog gear.

[@irawardmusic]

I have used all of these mics for years and the Telefunken with a Calrec RQP 3200, a Focusrite Red 2 EQ and the DBX 902 DeEser is the best vocal strip I ever heard.

[@JaeBTundra1]

All great mics for different purposes. An artist can be set with the U87ai. It's a different beast especially for it being a solid slate transformer mic.

[@archiebeatz]

Yes! So true. Which is why I try to warn my subscribers with the TLM neumann series. You need a pretty decent preamp with an output transformer like the Neve 5211 to make it popped. Thanks for always coming through brother.

[@JaeBTundra1]

@@archiebeatz Bro your so right about the TLM series. That Neve 5211 is the truth too.

[@timothyjudsontaylorofficia9786]

I am lucky to own the U67 RI, Manley Gold and Manley Ref Cardioid, along with a half dozen others. They are all fitted w very high quality NOS tubes. With each, a different and unique voice. U67 is my go to.

[@diversekcox]

My dream microphone is the Manley reference 👌🏽🔥🔥

[@wallace_nelson]

Great Start to the Series. Yes Sir! I'm looking forward to seeing more! Appreciate it.

[@archiebeatz]

Thanks Wallace! I thought it would be fun and informative.

[@vividnectar]

this series is starting off with a banger.

[@bigmike2149]

Can’t believe you didn’t mention the Neumann U47 or the AKG C12

[@archiebeatz]

Those are king. I mention them on my channel a lot tho! 😂😂😂

[@FabStripes]

Ridin with the Neumann U87 ai for a year now 🙏🏽

[@archiebeatz]

Nice! Great choice!

[@record216cleveland]

Norman...ok

[@johnstarks5323]

That Manley Reference is starting to become my favorite

[@djcj]

So glad I found your channel man!

[@archiebeatz]

Thank you for this comment bro!

[@dalydose221]

Great video but can’t forget the Neumann U47, AKG C 12 and Neumann U67. Honestly Neumann microphones are all mostly good. I have a 49 it’s one classic mic. Love your videos keep going wish you the best.

[@archiebeatz]

Thank you! Yessss! This is just part one as I stated so ALL of these that you mentioned are coming up shortly. They are extraordinary microphones. Thank you.

[@yochillsmith]

I wouldn’t mind a u87, my go to for vocals is the AKG c414

[@archiebeatz]

Yeah man. The U87 Ai is a default safe play but you have a really nice one, the AKG C414. Thanks for sharing.

[@jacksp8de]

I know the 251 is my favorite emulation on the Townsend. One day I'll have the real one!

[@3nine2_edition]

That’s really good video I almost buy a u87 but instead I got the Manley reference cardio is mine blowing

[@manuellujan5625]

How do you feel your Manley REF? I got one about 2 months ago and its a bit thin alone on some things BUT vocals cut through a mix!. I'm sure that is it's sonic purpose.

[@JaeBTundra1]

@@manuellujan5625 You need a high end preamp to give it more body.

[@manuellujan5625]

@@JaeBTundra1 I currently use it with a Manley Core or with a Bae 1073. The Core rounds it out a bit and the BAE darkens it up nicely but I can still tell it's more of higher freq mic it's purpose to cut through mixes especially vocals. 👍🏼

[@mixedbyv]

Using a warm audio wa87 running into a HA73>KT76>KT2A>Apollo silver face quad. I know this mic but often look at the wa8000 or telenfunken tf39.

[@industryandaudio]

Telefunken 251E as a long term dream mic. U87 as a short term dream mic.

[@byus6928]

That telefinken next on my list. Have the u87 and the Sony.

[@HarvinderSingh-yy8th]

My dream mic is original U67 vintage.

[@archiebeatz]

One of the best microphones ever made. Great choice!

[@gotyor]

I like a lot of your choices you put in the video. The TLM 103 is my favorite Value mic. I like that you said not everybody loves the u87. I try to use it many times and it never makes the final cut. The sony c800g is a beast on rap....but I dont want to pay that much for a mic. So my best want-a- be c800g is the Slate emulation of it. The slate also does a hell of a job emulating the 251 and u67 too and at a street price of $499 hard to beat. I know a lot of people going to list the u47, but it only sounds good on a certain kind of voice. I like mics that make most everybody sound good on.

[@threadoflife]

My dream mic is definitely an AKG C12 VR

[@rodrickwilliams5306]

I use the Townsend Sphere L22 it emulates every mic on his list. I normally just leave mine on the C800 emultaion into apollo with neve preamp

[@archiebeatz]

Nice! I can't wait to get my hands on it. Everyone is talking about the Townsend Sphere L22. That's a nice combo Rodrick. Thanks for sharing.

[@ProTest808]

The L22 is the best mic in existence idc what people say

[@manuellujan5625]

Damn I had a L22 and sold it and bought a Manley REF. I feel like shouldn't have sold it lol I should have kept the L22 AND the Manley REF lmao🤣🤣🤣

[@ProTest808]

@@manuellujan5625 the Manley is a great mic tho. I wish they had an emulation of it on the L22

[@manuellujan5625]

@@ProTest808 Yes I really like the Manley! It's on another level. The L22 was very very handy as well. The emulations may be %90 of the real thing so I'd say close enough.

[@QuantumGamingUploads]

I like the Beyerdynamic M99 TG-X. Very underrated Mic

[@robinrodnie2335]

My dream microphone is the handheld SHURE SM61

[@nonamenoshame7484]

Thanks for a great video ❤️

[@archiebeatz]

You are welcome and thank you for sharing.

[@SamRawsteen]

Townsend labs Sphere L22 is my go to. Very very dope. The dang on thang has legs, let’s just say it’s da chameleon of microphones in my humble opinion…

[@dariusstrong3740]

Really liking the sphere

[@dariusstrong3740]

By Townsend

[@ftnrbhmwk]

What microphone does SNL use for their live performers? Every artist that Bahama Mike's sounds crystal clear. Thank you

[@0d0d0d]

My dream microphone is definitely a Neumann U87 AI. I am currently rocking with the Slate Digital VMS 1 and it sounds great. I've used the Shure SM7B in the past as well as a few other mics including the Rode NT1. All great mics :D

[@v3zMedia]

Look into the Stam Audio 87ai my friend

[@0d0d0d]

@@v3zMedia That mic seems interesting but a little too pricey for me to be honest. I spent only $350 on a like new Slate Digital because it was so cheap and I tend to emulate tube mics with it. It works for my purpose but, in the future I might look into the WA-87 from Warm Audio or the Stam Audio 87.. Thanks for the recommendation :)

[@v3zMedia]

@@0d0d0d no problem. I'm leaning towards the Stam Mics these days as they're the closest thing to the real units at this point for way less. They pretty killed the TLM103 market because it's around the same price as pretty much all of the sought after mic clones they build. Even the new SA800g.

[@sirshenduseal]

my go to microphone is Electro Voice PL80A

[@EddieArafa]

when you see the SM7B is described as a "budget" microphone you know you are messing with the big leagues xD Great video!

[@ODBmusic314]

I am using shure ksm 44 powered by focusrite 2i2 i love the performance

[@archiebeatz]

That's so dope. Great setup for sure.

[@t-wxrld]

I’ve been using a Rode NT1A for over 5 years! My next upgrade will be the Neumanm Tlm103!!!

[@cameronholbrook170]

ELA M 251 > C800G in most situations for me. Love the U87 too! Nice list!

[@JoeyOuso]

The TLM 102 and my go to at the moment is a toss up better Nt1A and the Aston Spirit

[@archiebeatz]

Nice. Great microphones.

[@LowKeyPorter]

Can’t afford the neuman u87 but the Wa-87 into my ISA one has been clean asf; also have the neuman Tlm 102

[@firstchain_prominence]

need one so i can start recording

[@archiebeatz]

Let me know which one you decide to go with.

[@pavmx703]

I actually own a Tfunk 251. I felt like the C800G sound is not super unique and I could use a lot of different mics for that kind of sound. You can't really do that as easily with a 251 sound. You can get a Manley, Cm800t, etc. and get that modern bright sound that you'd use a Sony for. You're not really going to be able to just grab another mic and EQ the sound of a 251 into it like you can with a Sony. That's an oversimplification, but those that know engineering know what I mean.

[@InaktiverUser]

u87 is my dream 😍

[@RODRIGO23320]

Thanks Alot Michael! tNice tutorials is a great video, I've been looking for an alternative to Logic pro x for a wNice tutorialle now because logic pro x and apple

[@randywhitener834]

My Favorite Mic is a Shure Sm 57 I Record with it all the Time I use it on everthing I dont use My Neumann u87 anymore With all these Plug ins thats out here You dont need all that expensive Stuff Good Singers and Good Musician Good Engineering

[@HarvinderSingh-yy8th]

Use cloudl...ter if needed.

[@TlouPheme]

My dream microphone is the SE Electronics X1S

[@billesposito2112]

Lauten YEAHHH! That's next for me. You just answered my question Atlantis or Eden. You like Atlantis better? I think I do too. Better for my application. Id never get tired of hearing about the 251.

[@4eflip58]

You didn’t bring that one up ??

[@tayoprism9520]

Can you please do LOGIC’s vocal chain? He uses the shure sm7b but I need to know all details so I miss nothing I need the interface, a cloudlifter and anything else!

[@maldonadocorrea]

Excelente video. Saludos de Uruguay. Te recomiendo probar el Microtech Gefell M930 , una maravilla

[@KamarZamane-hk6kj]

norman? Neumann !

[@jmdmusicstudios2026]

Hey Archie, Could you do a round up of awesome ribbon mics too?

[@archiebeatz]

Hi! Most definitely. I'm actually working with AEA Microphones on a ribbon microphone collaboration next week. I need to get a few more ribbon microphones in and test them. I want to make sure I'm giving you all helpful and honest information.

[@jmdmusicstudios2026]

@@archiebeatz That sounds great! Eagerly anticipating that upload! I’d recommend the SE Voodoo VR2 (an active ribbon) as perhaps a budget option to the AEAs. I use it for my saxophone recording studio business and sounds awesome especially bearing it mind it costs under $500.

[@parthrudra3941]

hey archie, can you make a detailed comparison between mxl 770 , mxl 990 , mxl mca sp1 ,,,,,,,,, which one of this is better for home studio recording,.,.,.,.,.,🤟🤟

[@heinsterr]

whats a norman microphone

[@sardeegaming]

My dream mic is the c800g

[@archiebeatz]

That microphone is incredible.

[@richwillarnel7491]

my dream microphone is sony c800g

[@Bxndoben]

Hey bro just an fyi, I had the exact same speech impediment as you. Not that you need it, but if you ever want to correct that issue and don’t know where to start seriously consider speech therapy. I went once a week and practiced 15 mins a day for 3 months and that shit was gone. Just a suggestion bro ! Nice video

[@mafenyeholuswenyo7759]

NT1-A i really need this microphone

[@KallusGarnet]

😂😂 that mic sucks

[@theacetre]

I have used my 103 for about 4-5 years now and I feel like I'm topped out as far as clean I get my mix. now I'm looking to get a 102 do u think its worth it??

[@4eflip58]

What do you think about the Lawson Mic ???

[@Sebastian-hr4ng]

MY DREAM MIC IS THE TELEFUNKEN ELAM 251

[@seantreyfr]

TLM 103 is definitely a dream

[@HarvinderSingh-yy8th]

MA 201 fet is better.

[@mistermusicenterprise3148]

I love my Mojave MA 200, but I have a GAP Elam 251 MK2 too. Diferent.. booth great. Need a C 800

[@IrnBruNYC]

If you want to get a sense of what the Shure SM7 sounds like on vocals, the multitracks for various songs from Thriller have, ahem, found their way onto the Internet. I don't actually think the dry vocals sound great, but that just goes to show what you can achieve with a great singer, a great producer, a great engineer, and a cheap microphone. My current microphone for vocals is a Shure KSM27, which I think sounds pretty great. I am hoping to upgrade to a Neumann TLM 103 this year. (Billie Eilish also uses this mic).

[@HarvinderSingh-yy8th]

No no. Go for mojave MA 201 fet microphone.

[@Viper-dz2kw]

Pretty sure she uses a 251 now

[@nanakwameagyekumjnr3022]

Archie you should give me one these mics to use

[@xxxsentir333]

My go to is a snowball mic

[@archiebeatz]

Cool mic.

[@awedee.0]

everytime dave east come in he uses the sony too

[@archiebeatz]

That's awesome. Great mic

[@10MilliJay]

Ariana Grande Uses The Elm 251 Too

[@archiebeatz]

Yes, it's an amazing microphone. Versatile as well.

[@KMKofficiel01]

My top 3 deam mic is tlm 103, u87ai and the u67 all from neuuman

[@HarvinderSingh-yy8th]

Is this legandary U 87 or U 87ai.

[@alexandruconstantin5410]

My Dream Microphone is LT EDEN-386

[@archiebeatz]

Yeah man. That's a great one

[@niceAswift]

Just wish I could plug my u87 right into my iphone for Reels remixes 😢

[@tellybeatzofficial]

Sheesh 70?

[@archiebeatz]

We have to test and compare, lol. Ok, I have a problem, lol.

[@tellybeatzofficial]

@@archiebeatz lol 😂it’s all good, us men love looking at audio equipment anyways lol 😂

[@madmattiK]

Norman?

[@alediazofficial2562]

tho not widely mentioned, i’d love me a Soyuz 017 or 023 👀

[@merjaymermanph]

Thats Sony is Mariah Carey’s studio mic!😮

[@JaeBTundra1]

Yea that Sony is used on a lot of popular records on the radio.

[@merjaymermanph]

@@JaeBTundra1 cool. I can only afford audio technica and shure. Hahaa.

[@JaeBTundra1]

@@merjaymermanph Which audio technica you have?

[@merjaymermanph]

@@JaeBTundra1 at2020v and sm58

[@JaeBTundra1]

@@merjaymermanph Those are good mics. You save up and get a used AT4050.

[@bravorec8071]

My go to for Vox is Shure Sm7 b and my dream mic are U87 ai and TLabs L22

[@HarvinderSingh-yy8th]

Good dream.

[@majapapaya7334]

I got enough good mics, but not an ELAM251.

[@archiebeatz]

I see, lol. Same.

[@itsjordanfitzsimmons]

what microphone would you guess LANY / LAUV is using on vocals?

[@PetitePoppaBleu]

Love to see the TLM that’s my microphone 😊

[@Ks11World]

What camera u use?

[@brownbodyrecordsuk]

I use the subzero szc-T700 tube microphone but dream microphone telefunken c12

[@ClickTrollz]

I have a MXL 770

[@leootto8349]

Is there anyway you would ever test a WA-8000? I’m someone who is obsessed with the C-800G but can’t afford it. The WA-8000 seems like it could be a fantastic alternative for me, but I don’t know if I trust the hype. I would love to hear your opinions.

[@alextodea7115]

not worth, if you can afford it buy a Manley ref C that is bright like a c800 g and sounds awesome

[@leootto8349]

@@alextodea7115 thanks alex!

[@JaeBTundra1]

@@leootto8349 or save and get the Golden Age GA-8000. That's close to the Sony c800g.

[@leootto8349]

@@JaeBTundra1 will look into it, thank you

[@tomigranentertainmentllc7919]

The WA-8000…I own it. Absolutely worth the price. Most of these guys are straight from the GearSnobs comments section. I actually own snd use the mic. It’s incredible when paired with a 737. 👍🏽

[@TheHeater90]

Telefunken/Neumann U47 Neumann M49 AKG C12 Telefunken ELA M 251 Neumann U67

[@1oggaslean]

I wish I could afford sun like det I make great work wit my budget mic tho

[@A2JMusicMinistries]

My dream mic is the TLM 49. Have you ever used it?

[@JaeBTundra1]

I have it. It's a solid mic being warm and smooth. You need the right preamp for it tho to shine.

[@A2JMusicMinistries]

@@JaeBTundra1 as far as quality of sound would you put it above the TLM 103 or naw? And what pre amp would you recommend with it? I use the professional Tube mic pre amp for my recording.

[@JaeBTundra1]

@@A2JMusicMinistries i would say it's definitely a different mic. It has tube like characteristics but it's clean transparent with warm tube feel. It's definitely worth it man.

[@A2JMusicMinistries]

@@JaeBTundra1 thanks bro! Appreciate it.

[@rodrickwilliams5306]

Had one loved it can't go wrong with it on vocals I really wish I could have kept bills one I had but you know bills laugh out loud

[@gold_tv15]

anything i can sound like akcent in 1994

[@mylifeisbroken34]

Hello. Can you recommend a microphone for live broadcasting and dubbing? A room that prefers to record broadcast recording in a normal home room will not be used. I would even appreciate it if you could give me the session fee, if possible. My total budget for sound card and microphone is 1.000$.

[@archiebeatz]

Nice! Apollo Twin X and SM7b or Re20. All broadcasters and host at clear channel radio/iheart radio use the Re20. When I worked at Clear Channel all celebrities, Dj's, and host used the Re20 when I was engineering there. I hope this helps.

[@ronnyskaar3737]

U87 here thanks.

[@bacrispy]

Sony C100 is it better than the warm 8000 ?

[@lafreshy]

I want to buy Shure sm 7b is it advisable.??

[@fantaztikbeatz]

Do you have any insight on the Manley Ref C,?

[@Frostyg]

The Tlm 103 vs uad sphere dlx ???

[@user-lo2np1fl1q]

Best microphone is Shure SM5 B ! No 7B !

[@archiebeatz]

Awww man, you have the Vintage real deal. The thriller maker 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@SlimeLoverboy]

What abt aston ??

[@Prof.Albusdumbledore]

I use the Sony C100

[@bacrispy]

How is it are you happy with it

[@tellybeatzofficial]

What about the Manley?

[@archiebeatz]

It's coming up in the next episode! The manley reference is beasting around the industry right now.

[@tellybeatzofficial]

@@archiebeatz yes, a buddy of mine has one and it’s amazing 🤩

[@Jahbahari]

Pls if you can find out what mic Jhené Aiko uses 😭

[@kingizbacc1]

Yea but what does Dr Dre know about music sound????