BEST Microphone for FEMALE Vocals 2022

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This is the ultimate microphone comparison video. In this video I’m comparing 6 microphones for female vocals and in two other videos, I'm covering male vocals and rap vocals. I've got a huge variety of mics here - the industry's best and even a budget mic that's super popular for home studios. I demo the mic in three different songs with a blind test as well! The mics in this video include the Neumann TLM 103, AKG C414, Manley Reference, Rode NT1A, Neumann U87, and the Warm Audio WA-87.
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[@SanjayC]

Let me know which mic was your favorite. Or list your top 2 or 3 here!

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

D Neumann TLM 103 is probably what I'd choose.

[@m.k.9058]

I found that on my first listen through the blind test, I also chose the Warm Audio. Very surprising! Overall, I liked the AKG, WA and the Manley. For the overall performance, I'd go with the Manley. It has that concert sound, as you mentioned.

[@ParkerCharlesGabriel]

TLM 103 for female vocals ❤️‍🔥

[@damon_aaron]

Surprisingly, I was drawn to the WA-87 on this one. But I need one more test to be sure. How about Sanjay on vocals and Dharti spitting bars?

[@prodbydramatic]

@@damon_aaron i love my wa-87 you wont be sorry

[@Only1Dharti]

😍🥳 I LOVE HER VOICE AND THIS VIDEO IS SOOOO AMAZING! Some of your best work! The music production, video production, the editing and the way this video is laid out is 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 EXCELLENT WORK!

[@SanjayC]

Thanks! Yes, her voice is awesome! And hey you did some great camera work and direction in this video!

[@GeraldChristo2]

Great work, Sanjay, Dharti, and Anjali!! Love it!!

[@AceeSoul]

This was incredible and her voice is great 👍🏼

[@Only1Dharti]

@@GeraldChristo2 🙏🏽💕 Thank you sooo much!!!

[@oscarpatxot659]

With a singer like that you can use an sm57 and called it a day. Amazing voice

[@SanjayC]

I considered adding a $15 mic from Amazon...but I figured she'd make that sound good as well! haha!

[@FFStudioMy]

i prefer Behringer SL 57C to do justice 😋

[@donit.]

the TLM-103 definitely was my favourite here too. seems like a really good pick. though those comparisons also show really well that the choice of mic really doesnt matter a lot, only a little bit

[@SanjayC]

I tend to agree with you about the small differences. I will say this...it is a lot easier to MIX the high ends mics.

[@FedoraRose]

Great Video! What about the Shure SM7B for both female and male vocals?

[@SanjayC]

The Shure SM7B is an excellent mic. Its a dynamic mic which is different from the condenser mics I compared here. But all that matters is what sounds good with your voice.

[@FedoraRose]

@@SanjayC ah thank you, I’m just looking for a dynamic mic for my home studio, that’s why I asked

[@cameronpritchard626]

@@FedoraRose the SM7B is a staple mic used by so many people. If you want to hear it check out Andrew Huang. Amazing musician and youtuber

[@JaeBTundra1]

I appreciate you doing these test for us. The u87ai sounded the best for her. Next was the Manley and after that the TLM 103. Warm was kinda of thin and cheap sounding.

[@SanjayC]

I preferred the TLM 103 as well.

[@jaspeibarra9134]

The Neumann TLM 103 stood out to me the most. Great video!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@whoshotjj]

Neumann is king in my opinion (or should I say Queen?), amazing clarity.

[@SanjayC]

Haha! Yup...maybe queen in this case! Classic and legendary!

[@Only1Dharti]

👸🏽💕🎉

[@georgyj111111]

The only mic, that is not on par is the Rode. Otherwise I would be happy with any of them.

[@LaloLloydReal]

She has such a great voice! I do indeed love the Manley on her vocal! Great comparison!!!

[@SanjayC]

Yes, she does.

[@vladlabyrinth6335]

103+u87, manley is great, but not inspiring

[@philipjoshua274]

Awesome and really a helpful video Sanjay ..👍🤩🤝

[@SanjayC]

Thanks, Philp!

[@esthergeorge7956]

Great video Sanj and Anj, great vocals! Liked how meticulously you compared the mics. It was difficult for me to hear much of any difference between the mics as they were very minute, but perhaps experts on sound would be able to hear differences!

[@SanjayC]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Yes, to most people, there are very minor differences.

[@okay1904]

The stand out in this video was the people, great voice over and fantastic singer - she's also a good looking lady. What a voice?!! Proves that God is not partial, He has blessed every race in humanity.

[@okay1904]

On 1st listen - C,D, E listening blind only, (Warm Audio 87, Neumann TLM 103 and Neumann U87, respectively) were my favourites. I felt that these had an edge in the amount of detail, an possibly high end boost - not screechy, ,just clearer. Resolution being how realistic the voice sounded. The Warm Audio 87 was just OK, definitely better than A and B (the Manley and AKG Mics), the Neuman TLM 10 was a bit darker with a slight boost to the low end, somewhat thicker sound, while the Neumann U87 was also good. F - the Rode NT1 did not come up to quite the same level of clarity as the three favourites - see 1st sentence of mine above. This is one of the best tests I have ever heard. You did not if I recall, state which preamps were used, and if you did kindly remind me, and what audio interface/converter was used. The three microphones I preferred, had better articulation of the words, and made it easier to hear what she was saying, ie. each syllable. Fantastic comparison. All these microphones are pretty good, and it shows that the NT1 is a very good microphone for the price. Everyone should have one in their microphone locker. i.e it's all about your budget. Especially because during the mix, you can tweak each sound to taste, and the differences between these microphones, evened out. I agree with you Sanjay - the U87, is a bit rounded off, in comparison to the TLM 103, which I think pips the U87 just a bit, in the realism and resolution. In the mix, it may be impossible to tell which mic was mix. Fantastic - Fantastic - Fantastic, about the best I have ever listened to. Possibly also because my monitoring environment, is now so much better, that it was years ago, and I am now able to hear this very well.

[@SanjayC]

I really appreciate your kind feedback! I used two Universal Audio Apollo 8 interfaces to record all the mics simultaneously. I used the preamps built into the Apollos. I did test a couple mics through my BAE 1073 and Tube Tech CL1B (I did not include these in the video), and the chain really "woke up" a few mics - even the U87.

[@AguadeCoko]

I liked the AKG C414 in the first test the most because it had more grip, and after that the Manley, for how silky it sounded, then Warm Audio, Neumann 87 ai, Tlm103 and the Rode one. That all listened through my phone speakers.

[@dafingaz]

Great singer! Not sure the mic matters much. 😂😂😂

[@SanjayC]

True haha

[@dafingaz]

@@SanjayC 😂

[@ParkerCharlesGabriel]

For female vocals it’s the TLM 103 ❗️

[@SanjayC]

Yeah, that was my pick as well

[@randydean23]

In the blind test I picked the 2 Neumann's and the rode of all things. What I liked about the N'swas all the information they were able to capture while staying clean if not transparent. The budget mic seemed to be adding a fair amount of saturation to her lower register which just seemed to fit her voice, once listening back after the reveal I would have a hard time justifying low end mic considering that_ whatever character it has those_ its characteristics could aways be added back in but baking it in from start means you have to live with it

[@SamadSaVage]

TLM103 for the win!

[@SanjayC]

Great mic!

[@racheloshaksmusic]

I haven’t finished watching the video but I chose E because I felt it complimented her voice much more and emphasised her tone, she just sounded smoother. It’s crazy how each of the mics made her sound different, I even questioned if she was altering her voice on purpose 😅 I watched the reveal and I see that I chose the most expensive mic, the Neumann U87 Ai 😂😂😭 it’s hard to go back, they all made the Rode sound so poor😭 I would actually save money just to buy that! I guess that will be my future goal. For now I need a mic for my soprano voice that will do a better job at blocking noises and accentuating my voice. ❤️ thank you for this video ! Edit: Just watched till the end. Your right, when you apply effects to the vocals, all mics are exceptional for her voice and does the job and make her sound great without the obvious differences. But the best mic for her voice has to be the Manley. It’s more “open” like how you described, like a live show/concert. The thing about these mics is how they process high and mid frequencies. I think it’s important to buy the best mic for YOUR voice and when you showed us the celebrities that use certain mics, I can see why they use them and their audio management team probably advised them to use the mic that will enhance their voice in a supreme way. Mic E, the Neumann Ai mic is best for Ariana grande because her voice naturally is very “rounded” and “toned”. The technique she uses to sing best resemble the settings of this mic, which is why it works and enhances her voice. The singer didn’t like this mic but chose the mic that made her sound most natural which was the other Neumann TLM 103 mic shown in this video. The other warm mic she chose was also good but seemed to lack resonance and space in her voice . I would probably do the same for her now that I’ve put things in perspective. Even with Billie using the TLM mic, it works with her voice because she does more intimate vocals and has a thinner voice, light voice, makes use of high frequencies so it compliments her voice because the TLM mic accentuates those intimacies in the voice. After asking myself why do these artists use those mics, I concluded buying a mic is all about the voice , which is why it is different for each person. So I changed my mind in what my “goal” mic is because I won’t know unless I try it out but this video review gives me great insight. The cheaper mics gets the job done too but I might as-well invest if I know what I want to use it for. This gave me a lot to think about. I’m leaning towards the TLM 103.. Thank you🙏🏾💯

[@prodbydramatic]

Sanjay iv been tellin you WA-87 mic was underrated and no this is not a payed sponsorship. but my gf loves it so i wasnt shocked that the girls picked it as well. Keep up the good work..... #SanjayC

[@yackohoopy]

I thought that the TLM 103 was my favorite. I also liked the Warm mic, but I thought that the U87 sounded a little crisper than Warm’s.

[@SanjayC]

Wow...crisper with the U87? Wow! Thanks for the comment!

[@yackohoopy]

@@SanjayC, it’s was VERY slight. Plus I wasn’t listening in the best environment (phone), but I could barely hear it.

[@DaveToneMusic]

Great video Sanjay and stunning vocals by Anajali. Bravo! Hi to Dharti too of course, you're a great team!

[@daviddeck1074]

would eventually like to see mic review comparisons for mics in the $300.00 range. your other mic and headphone reviews have been very helpful.

[@SanjayC]

That's a nice idea. I'll start thinking it through

[@seragx99]

Wow wow wow, I loved the AKG, tlm 103 and u87 solo, but honestly I was surprised how good the WA and Rode sound in the mix, given how far I'm from getting either one of my top 3 it's really reassuring how post can help to a record 😅

[@austinbridge]

My top picks were the AKG C414 and the Neumann U87 in the blind test. The Manley was nice as well but a bit harsh for me.

[@tusharsrivastavamusic]

Plz suggest me best mic for male vocals i sing like arijit Singh bollywood song and little English song i am confused between neuman u87 ai vs manley reference cardioid

[@GarethFrow]

I wonder how much the off-axis reality had an effect on the results. Also wonder which mic Alica Keyes used for the original recording. The Warm audio was my least favorite 🤔

[@nicolasbambrick]

Thank you much Sanjay, lifesaver!

[@SanjayC]

Tell me which one you picked

[@BillBene67]

As always Sanjay, a really well laid out video. So informative. You do such a great job with how you provide these comparisons. I liked D best from my initial listen. Angelina and you have great voices as well which helps with comparisons.

[@SanjayC]

Thanks so much! I'm happy to hear you enjoy these videos. And yes, Anjali brought some awesome vocals to this video.

[@EricBBarker]

TLM 103 was absolutely my favorite in all ways, with the U87 and WA87 tied for second. The TLM had a wonderful mid-range body that was JUST RIGHT and not too overpowering, and similarly had a high-end sparkle that wasn't brittle. The Rode was absolutely brittle, and I didn't care for the Manley at all. In fact, there was one section where I felt the Manley sounded like it was breaking up. Obviously the Rode completely broke up and distorted. I'm curious how a 103 would fare on my wife's voice. She has a soprano operatic style, quite different from the mezo R&B singer here. Extremely forward sibilance and annunciation, the kind that live sound engineers kill for, but that can also be technically challenging for a microphone. I'd like to find something that sounds great with my voice (high baritone, very resonant).

[@iamtorrego]

Interesting, in my opinion the Warm was the weakest sounding while the C414, TLM and NT1-A were my choices.

[@iamshiv21]

Notification squad ♥️

[@SanjayC]

Shiv, the Squad captain is here!

[@iamshiv21]

@@SanjayC saw the notification, clicked on it as fast as I could.

[@maryannaphasone]

The Manley sound is clearer than the others. I prefer...At the second place TLM 103

[@nicolasbambrick]

LETS GOO! I’ve been eagerly waiting for this video haha

[@SanjayC]

Alright! I want to hear what you think of the mics. Which came out at #1 for you?

[@Only1Dharti]

🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@mariodario9033]

Thank you for that tests with male vocalist and woman on this episode ! Helped me a lot to decide to buy UAD Sphere, because I need many different mics but I have money to purchase only one decent mic, so DLX will be at the moment best choice to get them all :) TLM 103 is tooo bright, Warm Audio is like it try to stop waves, like something was try to block her sing...I dont think it will be easy to correct that on EQ. Best in my opinion was U87 and shokingly Rode NT1-A is soooo close to U87 on every test I hear on your channel. Billie Elish use now Telefunken 251, was recording on TML but previously even on AT2020, as Finneas said in some interview. If you have a lot of money, you should spend some time and money and visit premium recording studio, fair like Music Messe or music shop to test as many misc as you can and choose right for your voice. There is no argument like "this is great mic, Billie Elish recorded on that so It will be perfect for you"...no, otherwise you can record on Shure SM58 and fix everything in post :)

[@ertatta]

414XLII was my favorite before you revealed. The U87 was second for me and even though the Manly was bit aggressive for her voice,it had plenty of detail & sheen

[@Jexzi]

I don’t think there’s a better mic then the TLM 103 for that crispy upfront sound & the response is always reliably flat with Neumann but presence boost in the 4K range from the 103 makes the difference.

[@rkeyology81]

The Manley was the best IMO. C414 and U87 2nd and 3rd. I find the Warm, Rode, and TLM 103 too shrill.

[@justinjoshua1648]

Hello Sanjay !!

[@SanjayC]

🎉 Justin has the FIRST comment on this video! Woohoo! What did you think of the mics?

[@jyotichristo7720]

Amazing video! The mics all sound good when Anjali is singing!!

[@SanjayC]

Yes! She brought some serious skills to the mics!

[@fredmanteghian5913]

Excellent production values Sanjay, once again!

[@SanjayC]

Thanks so much, Fred!

[@SilentTrip]

of course I chose the Neumann without knowing, I always pick the most expensive ones 💀

[@leroygibbsii2559]

Great video as usual. Continues to show a great vocalist just comes thru. Plus, cost doesn’t always determine the best mic. Having more than one mic goes a long way. Different voices, different needs. Also higher end mics just have a way of sounding “ready to go”. For me it’s all about how they handle the top end and either enhance the mids or leave them alone. Right now my Telefunken TF-29 is my go to. But that Manley is on the list. Also interested in the Manley Silver. Overall Awesome video as usual.

[@SanjayC]

Thank you so much for the kind words. And totally agree...the higher end mics just get us closer to the final sound!

[@kirstensray]

My favorites are the Neumann U87 Ai, Neumann TLM 103, and the Manley Reference. The U87 and Reference both had a clarity (detail ?) and smoothness (magic ?) about them that stood out. The others were either smooth with less clarity or clear with no smoothness. The Neumann TLM 103 is in the middle with a some clarity and some smoothness. The TLM 103 would be a good compromise if $3K+ was out of reach. The Rode NT1-A did sound good in the mix, but might as well spend a little more so you can get exactly what you want when recording rather than having to fix plosives and peaks in the hi-end after the fact. Loved her voice and the video!

[@SamTRajkumar]

Wow another microphone video 🤭

[@SanjayC]

Which came out on top for you? And look out for the rap vocals video coming next!!

[@SamTRajkumar]

@@SanjayC the vocals came out on top for me than the microphones... Whether it's budget or pricey, they got the job done as the singing was highlighted and beautifully recorded. Yes excited for the rap video as well 🙂

[@SanjayC]

Thanks...and yeah, if you can bring a vocal talent like Anjali's in this video, any mic can do the job :-D

[@BenKristof]

I love your Videos!

[@SanjayC]

So happy to hear that. Which mics were your favorites?

[@BenKristof]

@@SanjayC I think the Neumann TML 103 IS the best... :)

[@SanjayC]

Yeah, works so well, even for male vocals

[@maxlarsen]

Sanjay what Zodiak sign are you? (just curious, for science!)

[@shubhshinde4438]

Hello Sanjay ji can you please let me know which Mac are your using and what is the importance of having a powerful machine

[@Slipsch]

To my ears, U87 AI sounds the best, more rounded without any harshness.

[@miao444]

Just the right video I want to find ,thank you so much

[@yonyhusk]

I think tlm and wa87 both sound brighter and perhaps less mids but in turns sounds cleaner. I think the og u87 has “thicker” sound preferred by mixers because it’s more flexible.

[@SanjayC]

When I put the U87 through my 1073 preamp and outboard compressor...it takes things to a whole new level!

[@TheBuzzmanProject]

They all sound pretty crusty on her voice, but that may be the KZbin Codec.

[@drdelewded]

You should try the Neumann U89.. We always used it for femal voice over the U87 we had for male. We use Neumann D01's now for all voices. Which sadly were discontinued due to cost $10K+ (only reason I could see why.. they are amazing)

[@SanjayC]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@drdelewded]

@@SanjayC The U89 has an interesting bump in the upper mids (if you look at its spec sheet) that makes a female cut through.. granted we mix for TV so it's a bit different

[@LanceisLawson]

I'd like to know how those mics sound against the U-67

[@pathikmaniyar]

My pick would be Manley for both male and female vox

[@DaxDoesMusic]

Early gang ❤️❤️❤️

[@SanjayC]

Love to see the early gang!

[@DaxDoesMusic]

@@SanjayC 😊

[@Slipsch]

Why is there no Telefunken ELA M 251E?

[@mixedbyrg5481]

Hoi Sanjay.. Do you have u date for the Rapvocals? Have u nice day! Peace

[@tonewave6713]

🐸 🐸 🐸

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

I'm looking forward to the Rap vocal video as I make predominantly Hiphop instrumentals.

[@SanjayC]

I have a feeling you're going to enjoy it!! Editing it now!

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

@@SanjayC Excellent. 🙂👍

[@gmusichi2400]

Great comparison vid for female vocal mics. Amazing vocalist! Yes, TLM 103 seems to be the "today's sound" mic of choice which was my first choice in the blind test. I am surprised that the WA 8000 was not in this comparison vid - even on the male vocal mic vid. Hope to see it in the male rap comparison vid. Lastly, I don't think that is a U87 in the celebrity pics - I believe those are a U67 - especially in Dua Lipa's pic where pro producer Kirk Kilpatrick had said a vintage U67 was used in all of Dua's vocals. U67 is one of my faves too especially for female vocals and higher toned male vocals! Love your works!

[@SanjayC]

I plan to do a separate vid on the WA 8000. I think I'll include rap vocals in that one. Thanks for feedback!

[@gmusichi2400]

@@SanjayC That would be awesome! I can't wait to see it! A comparison with the TLM 103 would be like a welterweight match worth waiting to see!

[@chantduplantier9871]

Great job Sanjay! Always quality!

[@SanjayC]

Thank you, Chant!

[@cameronpritchard626]

Love these mid-week surprise videos Sanjay! My favourite mics from the blind tests are- C And D. I thought they felt a bit roomier. With processing my decision would probably change but just raw i liked the quality the gave. I thought A sounded a but flat but then in context it was quite nice. Listening on my airpods i feel like there aren’t MASSIVE differences, minor changes yes but nothing thats going to totally change your track. Do you agree? On studio monitors, again there may be a bigger difference, but ultimately most people dont have an incredible, sound-treated studio! 😂

[@SanjayC]

I totally agree that once processed, the differences are much harder to pick out - even on studio monitors. You picked the same mics as Anjali! Wow!

[@cameronpritchard626]

@@SanjayC i think the biggest deciding factor for people looking to buy one of these mics will be the price tag. Not very often i listen to something and dislike the mic, only when its a very low quality mic/recording do you really notice. A decent mic for £200-£400 is more than enough most times :)

[@bogvik8531]

Sheeeesh

[@SanjayC]

Yup...we doing this for real

[@soulovelee_2433]

Honestly, I didn't hear a difference 😅

[@arwenmiss5117]

I also liked mics 3 and 4, same as what she chose. The sound on the high and loud parts aren't harsh sounding on those mics, that's why I like those. And it gave just the right sound for the entirety of the vocals. The naturalness and polish effect (w/o the effect) was balanced sounding. I love it!

[@jasonbodden8816]

My reasoning as well.

[@karmatosed7211]

Think I may roll with the Rode NT-1A, I can’t sing that great anyways so it sounds good enough for me. Appreciate the break down, ur review of the jbl studio monitors sold me & they’ve been perhaps my most favorite upgrade to date so far. =]

[@SanjayC]

I love to hear that! Glad you're enjoying the JBLs. And I think you'll be happy with the Rode mic

[@echln3209]

The 103 is so sibilant. I actually hate it

[@bagusmusicallo]

Manley is the best, warm open and thick👍🏻 sound like insert class A compressor

[@SanjayC]

Yes, add a quality preamp and compressor to the chain and all these mics SHINE!

[@MusicCityOdia]

Mainley mic is hi end & Warmth. U87 is Sweet vocal, Depth vocal & Clean sound. Tlm 103 is Sweet & clean I am use in my studio.

[@SanjayC]

Thanks for sharing your feedbacK!

[@JakeEufil]

Great singer!

[@nathanvleugels1]

The manley and AKG where my favourites. All the others sounded a bit too harsh for my taste. (Although only when she sang the high notes)

[@SanjayC]

Good feedback. Thanks!

[@ToXball]

This great comparison confirms to me that all microphone needs to be evaluated in the mix and for that reason all we can admit that also the cheeper NT1a can handle the job very well near the other more expensive models. Too many times we are convinced that if a work doesn't have expensive gear can't be a great work, wrong. For sure a great acoustic treatment can help more than what we can imagine. In this comparison I was curious to hear the NT1 (non A) near the others, I think that is another great sounding mic, more flat in comparison to the "a" version. Well done and great video. Thanks

[@SanjayC]

So glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for your additional insight as well!

[@Gabbanadj]

All of these mics sound perfect to me , or maybe she's the amazing one in this comparison

[@SanjayC]

That's a possibility! :-D

[@suxin5986]

useful！

[@SanjayC]

Glad you think so! Which mic did you prefer?

[@enewhuis]

I picked E. no KSM42 tho?

[@sfezed]

The neumann 103 totally stood out for me.

[@Benwanttosleep]

I picked Warm audio and TLM-103 in the blind test, but I really like Manly in the final mix.

[@SanjayC]

Nice! The Warm Audio really surprised me with her vocals

[@indransubramaniam763]

Surprisingly wa 87 sounded best on her vocals...great video..great voice...thumbs up from india...

[@SanjayC]

Glad you enjoyed the video. What was your second pick?

[@indransubramaniam763]

@@SanjayC second pick would be undoubtedly u 87...please make a video with chandler red vs u47 and elam 251 if possible...thanks..

[@freddianz]

amazing video yet again!

[@SanjayC]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@torta122]

Before giving an opinion I think many people here need to understand harshness in the upper frequencies and air (openness), even the singer needs to learn this. When Sanjay compared the U87's you can hear how tamed the real U87 is. She really doesn't understand that. When she moves to the upper registers her voice sounds relaxed with the U87. I understand a lot of people desire the affordable to sound better but there is a reason why one costs so much more. Highs or treble might sound more lively but the detriment can be harshness, and people need to learn to distinguish in order to give an educated opinion. The U87, the TLM103, and Manley, personally, exceeded. The AKG is good although I expected better. The Rode is harsh, too flat and lacks openness. The WA was harsh.

[@SanjayC]

Good feedback. Thanks for sharing your picks!

[@Zeisslermusic]

,🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰

[@SanjayC]

Whats up Zeissler Music!

[@Zeisslermusic]

@@SanjayC nice video

[@EmmanuelGracianTV]

Manley Reference Wins here!

[@mikehoehn1475]

The nt1a hangs tuff...

[@stanleyassor3172]

Manley and U87 = tie best

[@Staharaofwonders]

I'd like to sew an experiment with a duet using different mic brands on different song tracks to sift out the takes, of quality. And did you measure her distance with matrix lasers?? Hahahahaha? I want an all rounder mic to record or do live, so I can get more authentic quality....do you have any suggestions. ❤ cheers

[@SanjayC]

Yes! The Earthworks SR314! I made a video using it kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqGphYOrj9uAn7c

[@GladysGrace001]

My favorite before the reveal was the Neumann.

[@SanjayC]

Nice...which one? The U87 or the TLM 103?

[@Ojini]

TLM103 all day!

[@DigitalCrates]

this is great!

[@LuminairPrime]

TLM103 is TOP TIER!!! Thank you for doing this video about female vocals; they are so rare to find. I prefer NT1 to NT1A, and the new NT1 has a USB audio interface built in; incredible value!

[@cameronpritchard626]

How did you manage to find who used these mic models? Really cool to see how they are actually viable options for the real world!

[@SanjayC]

There are some useful resources like Equipboard...but you always have to do some checking to make sure its legit. I had some help from my editing team on this.

[@cameronpritchard626]

@@SanjayC ahh okay, nice to know. Always able to see the work that goes into these vids! :)

[@realtalkroscoeg]

Problem here is, U87 comes to life with the EQ. You can tell he didn’t EQ that U87 correctly. People don’t understand why the U87 ai is The most popular microphone, wait till you EQ it.

[@creativeshadow_art]

Hey Sanjay, nice video. But what about female rappers / singer ? Cause for me i'm searching a mic which can also give the sound of my medium/high voice but also not being "attacked" by the "Ss" in my rap lyrics. I feel that is different type of mic for male rappers & female rappers / singers Thank you

[@Angelicanao]

Hello Sanjay thank you for your amazing work , can you please help me to find best microphone for sound healing videos ? I want to be best quality

[@mistermusicenterprise3148]

The TLM 103 surprise me. I like the Golden Age 251 Mk2 and Mojave M200.

[@SanjayC]

I'll have to check those out

[@mistermusicenterprise3148]

@@SanjayC That would be great. I compared those to many mics in my 22 Year career. And booth are the best choices, but very underrated.

[@margaretchristo6859]

I was surprised to see this video on a week day! Amazing comparison and vocalist. I love Anjali’s voice. This is one of your best videos. The effort and time that you put into making such incredible videos is appreciated. Thank you, Sanjay C.

[@SanjayC]

I truly appreciate that. Yes it takes time...thanks for recognizing that. And I agree Anjali's voice really helped showcase these mics!

[@pavmx703]

Sounded like the Manley had some kind of electrical issue going on in the second example. There's a slight buzz. Maybe a tube going out or something with grounding? The u87 really shined at 4:05. Would have loved to hear that passage on the others too.

[@jasonbodden8816]

The most expensive of anything doesn't mean it's the best or most favored. I liked the TLM 103 a lot. The Warm Audio sounded great to me as well. I can see myself using the Manley if a more "live" feel to studio vocals is the goal. I really liked the Manley for that.