BEST Microphones EVER for MALE Vocals 2022

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1. Rode NT1 geni.us/CHHwqY7
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This is the ultimate microphone comparison video. In this video I’m comparing 6 microphones for male vocals and in two upcoming videos, I'll cover female 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]

🤯Watch the comparison with FEMALE vocals here kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIqVe5p8grCeiK8

[@FranckWendo]

Thank you so much for the video

[@TheFedoraNinja]

the three genders: male, female, and rap

[@religionoffreedom]

And only two of them are stupped

[@MusokeMSK]

Great comparison! Thank you for giving us all those listening samples👍

[@SanjayC]

You’re welcome. Wait for the next two videos in this series. 🔥

[@bwilltvs1]

Nicely done. My favorite was the 87 and the 103 coming in second.

[@DavidDiMuzio]

Man, your videos are looking amazing these days! Well done Sanjay! Great meeting you at NAMM.

[@SanjayC]

Thanks, David! Nice to meet you as well.

[@SanjayC]

Which one was your favorite? Comment here.

[@LaloLloydReal]

Definitely the Neumann mics!

[@YuvProd]

I always loved the sound of the tlm 103, can't really hear its quality with KZbin compression

[@SanjayC]

Votes are coming in! Neumann and Manley are topping the lists!

[@SanjayC]

Quality may not come through in the video, but the character does!

[@YuvProd]

@@SanjayC u got the nt1a.. didn't really liked the sound of it, but it was the best for a cheap budget. now I got the wa251 + uad plugins in the console.. I really like the sound now

[@AutumnGardMusic]

I have the rode nt1a and love it so much. I will say though, you got me wanting that Neumann TLM 103! Awesome review! And also your vocals sounded great!

[@GregSB1]

Thank you Sanjay, this is the video I’ve needed. I picked the AKG and the Manley. The AKG has been on my wishlist, and now I feel ready to get it. Besides, it’s great for multiple uses. Yes!

[@SanjayC]

I think you're going to be really happy with it. I don't want to let it go.

[@chalkbodyoutline]

I've had that WA87 a few years now, love it for both recording and podcasting

[@patsipes6561]

Great format fir the video. I especially like the longer demo at the end. I listened to this on my phone but to really get a better feel, I am going to have to do it later in the studio.

[@SanjayC]

Hey Pat...glad you enjoyed the video. Honestly, I love watching videos like this myself :-D

[@NephewLP]

This is the video I’ve been waiting for! Thank you Sanjay C!!!

[@SanjayC]

Anytime...wait till you hear the next two in this series!!

[@WoodyPianoShack]

amazing demo and fabulous singing, great work sanjay!

[@SanjayC]

Woody buddy! Thanks so much 🙏🙏🙏 Means a lot coming from you

[@Leo_Vulkan]

Neumann U87 the best ... as usual. Simply it fits in the mix really nice and sounding natural, with the ability to sound as anyone's taste as it accepts processing really great.

[@somedude8604]

Great overall comparison, the rode did really well for the price. Would've loved to see how the AT2020 would have stacked up in this comparison.

[@SanjayC]

AT2020 is a solid mic...I started out with it

[@stargator4945]

AT2020 Rather neutral not as transparent as the ones shown here. I saw especially the AT4050 having a male vocal sensing transparency as well and it is not that expensive. The U87 has a transparency that is unreached and you always have the feeling there is some more in the recording.

[@jyotichristo7720]

Such a cool video SanjayC! I love the comparison videos! Your vocals sound amazing!!

[@SanjayC]

Thanks so much!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@richertz]

So well done loved the comparison. I owned and sold a u87 - one of my biggest regrets. There’s something about the sensitivity that detailed without being overly hyped. A seriously underestimated mic that can be found cheaper is the se Electronics T2 mic, like a cross between the control of the AKG 414 and a TLM103 but smoother sounding. A hidden gem? One of my main mics.

[@SanjayC]

Wow....never even considered an se for this comparison. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@hannahshipman]

You've really shown me that different mics and good for different jobs. I liked the Newmann TLM 103 on the first track but some others on the others types music. Waiting for the vid on female vocals :) Thanks for your content - it always brightens my day.

[@SanjayC]

Female vocals...coming right up...first I gotta finish the mixes! :-D

[@hannahshipman]

@@SanjayC I'm sure it'll be worth waiting for :) Have fun!

[@conceptSde]

I have worked a lot with U87s and C414s in the eighties when I assisted my father who recorded Jazz and Classic at that time. Definitely the 87 still is the go-to mic for vocals, but for male voices in certain cases the AKG 414 (depending a bit on the version, I prefer the EB) sounds more complete. My father’s Neumanns and AKGs are long gone and today I am more on the budget side owning a Rode NT2A, an Audio Technica AT4035, a JZ BH-2 and an Austrian Audio OC818. The Rode is a great allrounder, the AT is awesome on guitars and drums (I do not really like it for vocals). When it comes to the JZ it is an outstanding mic that Is somewhat perfect for almost everything. It sounds modern and neutral without any harshness or sterility but also without any vintage vibe, just pure and clean. My go-to mic for female and many male vocals. When it comes to rock vocals in deeper ranges or even shouting and growling in metal the OC818 is a weapon. It is a modern version of the C414 (in fact the Austrian Audio engineers are the former R&D department of AKG). Changing polar patterns after the recording via plugin, even with multiple patterns for different frequency ranges, is a killer feature.

[@SanjayC]

Its great to hear from someone with some experience recording with these. I tried out the OC18 some time again and it was really great

[@MayotheMaker]

My friend your gear reviews are top notch. Can wait to get back to listen on head phones

[@SanjayC]

Thank you 🙏 Yes, let me know your picks when you listen on headphones.

[@margaretchristo6859]

Top notch video and I’ve been waiting for it for a long time. Your voice is amazing! AKG was great! Can’t wait for your next video.

[@SanjayC]

Thanks a ton!

[@talktalk4503]

Thank you for the vid. Love it. 😍 Love ur voice n music too. Beautiful 👍

[@SanjayC]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@KevboKev]

I preferred the AKG C414, especially when you had no effects. I thought it just had that little something "more" to it. Great video as always, Sanjay!

[@SanjayC]

Interesting...I do agree with you...even in the mix for that modern song. There's a pleasant edginess to it.

[@Ziv0408]

Oh my I was looking for new microphones for my vocals. You read my mind! Great timing of video Sanjay!

[@SanjayC]

Nice! I want to know which you think is best from the recordings here.

[@Ziv0408]

@@SanjayC i personally love the manely microphone. The sound has great clarity and is very rich. I feel like the manley microphone naturally help with my nasally voice when I sing.I have used the Rode NT Microphone as well and is a great mic for its price, but definitely sometime feels harsh on my ear on the higher frequencies. The AKG 414 i think would sound good with acoustic or live instruments. But overall I would say the Manleys are my favorite! A hit hefty in price, but would be a good and worthwhile investment!

[@SanjayC]

Wow...more votes for the Manley! Glad to hear that you like it. What genre of vocals do you usually record?

[@Ziv0408]

@@SanjayC Kpop and Japanese rock and pop as well! While doing some r and b vocals time to time!

[@drindy5166]

I've had a Rode NT1 mic and they are amazing beyond the price point. Definitely a welcome addition to the studio.

[@SanjayC]

I'd say it competes well with the more expensive mics here! Definitely a good purchase!

[@ankeviousoliver4472]

It was a little too harsh on the high end for my voice. I have a deep voice with a strange resonance and the WA47 is petfect for my voice.

[@jayo.4039]

Nt1 or Nt1A ? i have the NT1 too the black one

[@drindy5166]

@@jayo.4039 Silver for me lol. NT1

[@codeinekydd6950]

I love my Newman u87 ai🔥🔥🔥😏

[@watch76]

Excellent shootout and vid, by the way your vocals and arrangements have distance in them… from the blind test it was A and E no question… they did excellent producing the warm coating over the “shush” brightness sound ( sorta like when bumping the eq in the 11,000 to 16,000 area to get the air, then using a filter and deesser to coat the highs in a silky manner) which provide a clear sound that is intelligible without becoming cringy, fatiguing or harsh! Again excellent vid, and your channel is top notch!!!!

[@SanjayC]

Thanks so much. Manley is really topping a lot of lists here!

[@edwardx.winston5744]

I liked the TLM the best overall, but that Rode is a great value.

[@iSpike]

Magnificent. Thank you 👍🏻

[@johnadams3888]

That was great! Thanks, Sanjay. I've used an old AKG C414 B ULS in my studio for years. It's great for recording pretty much anything. I mostly use it on my vocals. However, recently I've started using an SM58. I really like the way my voice sounds through it. Whatever gets the job done 👍

[@SanjayC]

Exactly! The SM58 sounds great for so many people. I have one too

[@rockenrollbass]

Thank you Sanjay!

[@ritapatel5727]

I love your voice Sanjay C ! Love the video a lot !!! Great demonstration!

[@SanjayC]

Thanks so much!

[@Only1Dharti]

I love his voice a lot tooo!!! Maybe he can sing for you one day! 🥳😅

[@FrankyGun]

Ooohlalaaa, this gonna be an interesting one. Thanks for doing this comparison for us and keep up the good work! Love and light from Khao Lak, Thailand 🇹🇭❤️☀️🏖🌴🥥🐘🎶

[@SanjayC]

Love to Khao Lak! Which was the best one?

[@FrankyGun]

@@SanjayC I'm on the fence with the Manley and the AGK both being my favourite picks. If I could choose freely, money not being an issue, I'd go for the Manley since it also seems to be the perfect mike for saxophone... Reading many articles about the Manley, it seems to be a modern day U47 - need to talk to accountings tomorrow 😅 Keep up the great work! You're a huge inspiration to me! Thanks for being there for us and for what you do! Love and light from Khao Lak, Thailand 🙏

[@Only1Dharti]

♥️🎶💕

[@KonorDraven]

Came across your video almost by accident and I was amazed! thank you for the great video and you just got a new sub, also I love how you explained how you setup your mic, as to give us a way to compare or add to our own setups. Thanks again!

[@SanjayC]

Hi Christian, So glad you enjoyed this video. Please share with your friends and check out the other comparisons for female and rap in the video description! :-D

[@OperculumAudio]

Mic A definitely captured more of the low mid fundamental of the voice. The most noticeable difference began at Mic C, where those lower frequencies were starting to be cut off. Nice review

[@SanjayC]

Thanks a lot. Yes, Mic C missed some frequencies

[@Only1Dharti]

❤️‍🔥😍😍😍 I looove your voice!!! I love all the songs you sang especially your original song🤯❤️‍🔥🥰😘😘😘This video is SO WELL DONE🙌🏾💪🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 so proud of you! 😆OMGGG I CANT WAIT for everyone to watch the other Artists in Part 2&3 - one of who got the video through your competition🥳🥳🎉🎉🎉!!!

[@SanjayC]

Thanks so much! :-D And yeah, the parts 2 and 3 are going to be epic!

[@andrex3954]

😘What a beautiful expression in your comment by a real girl!😍 I love your ways of thinking, a so feminine way.🤗

[@MrDoublebeats]

I literally blind picked the 103 and Nt1a each time except the last test and I picked the u87ai. I was in the market to get a couple of mics to compliment my slate ml1, and now I can say that I know my next 3 mic buys and the 2 big buys after those! I can wait for the original song that you made for the first test.

[@SanjayC]

Nice picks...especially with the NT1A...save some $$$!

[@oldschoolgeek4199]

Wow. What a test, and great high quality video ! Thank you so much.

[@jean-marcdecanter7719]

What a beautifull voice Sanjay !

[@SanjayC]

Thank you so much Jean-Marc!

[@laughwithoutsmiling]

I’m not even in the market to buy a mic right now bc I’m doing pretty well with my sm7b/cloudlifter combo. I just like watching your gear reviews but I just wanted to say I usually cringe at singing videos bc it reminds me of my own singing but Sanjay, you’ve got a great singing voice! I hope one day I could be as talented and have a studio like yours and be able to use it fully. Keep up the great work, brother! Many blessings 🙏🙏🙏

[@SanjayC]

Thank you so much for the compliment. I sometimes don't like the sound of my voice and there are a lot of things that bother me too. But we must keep doing it! Keep the vocals coming, my friend!

[@_gonzalitoki]

Hey man so I also been trying smb7b with cloud filter but not happy with how I sound… I think the smb7b requires lots of EQ and compression to sound good in contemporary vocals apart from rock screams which is not really my main genre I like singing to… I’m considering trying out the AKG or the TLM 103 which of these two you like best for a pop bright tenor ??

[@jhudstudio4144]

Very good review! Nice sound and you sing great! I recently bought the ksm44a mic and fell in love with it!

[@bayleecannon9499]

This channel is seriously the best in the audio category

[@SanjayC]

Thank you! I really appreciate that.

[@willmcelroy6376]

Wow, you have such a lovely musical voice!👍🏾

[@SanjayC]

Thank you so much!

[@BUCKSHOTSTV]

Crazy, at the beginning of the video I was at a drive through window not really paying attention to the video, but when E came on it felt and sounded so comfortable to me that really stood out. I was shocked when you revealed it was the u87ai.

[@SanjayC]

When the sound of a mic wakes you up...that's when you know its the one. The U87 did that for me, especially when I put it through a preamp and compressor before recording.

[@sectiondrecords4580]

Always enjoy your videos- Thanks. Another mic used by many male artists like Don Henley is the Blue Blueberry and at times the Senheiser 441 used by Don Henley and Stevie Nicks

[@SanjayC]

Oh the Blueberry! ❤️ Would love to try that mic some time.

[@UniqueThaPoet]

The Blue Blueberry through a Blue Robbie is butter. Vocals punch through and are warm. My favorite set up.

[@lukaselliot.]

A great comparison and a great voice!

[@SanjayC]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate that. Which one was the best in your opinion?

[@davidsinclair699]

My number 1 was the AKG C414 in all contexts. Definitely on my wish list. Number 2 was the TLM 103, a close second to the C414. Number 3 was a tie between U87 and the Rode NT1A. In the context of a mix the U87 shaded the NT1A, but on a performance/price basis the NT1A is a clear winner. I was surprised that the U87 wasn't 1 or 2.

[@SanjayC]

Hi David...I think a lot of listeners are going to notice only minor differences between some of the mics. Definitely NT1A is an amazing value. You know when I put the U87 through a high quality preamp and compressor, it really stood out - pro studio sound!!

[@ItzrealMusic]

@@SanjayCwhat preamp and compressor have you paired with the U87

[@EduRGB]

I love when you do this type of videos! and I'm still waiting for a full version of Hungry Heart xd hopefully someday

[@SanjayC]

Haha...you remember Hungry Heart! Love that song!

[@michaelraimondi4448]

Bro! You need to put out a finished version of I Can’t Make You Love Me! It sounded amazing!

[@SanjayC]

Thank you sooo much. One of my favorite songs, and I wanted to do it justice.

[@Alexholbert]

The Manley sounds amazing!

[@malloywest8766]

mann Sanjay can sing! thank you for the coverage!

[@ShadezGhost]

Loved nearly all of them. But I really hate to hear the harsh mids of the rode nt1a 😂. Maybe because I've used it way to long. Now using the Warm Audio 47jr and love it! Btw top video, I'll come back when I will choose a new mic in the future 🖤

[@Only1Dharti]

💪🏽♥️🎶 Thank you, yes come back!

[@furtakdominik5508]

Amazing test thank you for this

[@SanjayC]

So glad you enjoyed it! Which was your favorite?

[@furtakdominik5508]

@@SanjayC Manley sounds the best to me

[@G.A.M.A-]

The ballad is actually very nice!

[@onepath5978]

I have a U87 and run it through a UA6176 and its sounds great on male vocals, its doesn't work on every song, but when it does its hard to beat, I also have a ADK Z67 and its incredible Mic it has a very warm magic sound and on some songs its just pure magic you should try it out, I'm sure you will be amazed.

[@stevenwise7301]

Awesome review!!!

[@SanjayC]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@JphreshOfficial]

Good stuff!! I’m deciding between the WA 47 jr , Nt1a & WA 87 R2 for pop & R&B , hard choice! 🥂

[@qlyde]

What a video Sanjay! Well done, I have a the WA-87 V1 and I love it but it always depends on the singer, delivery & song. The Rode NT-1A sounded surprisingly good for the money, I know Jeremy Zucker recorded a lot of his first hits at home with an NT-1 and a Scarlet 2i2 and those mixes sound great, so make music with whatever you’ve got! The SM7B is a safe bet for a lot of home studios too, better with a cloudlifter but great in home studios!

[@SanjayC]

Glad you liked the video. Honestly, take a good song, and a decent singer, and you can have a hit.

[@Drrruell]

Thank you so much for this video. I’m making a big investment in a mic and this helps so much.

[@SanjayC]

So glad it was helpful!

[@GospelMusic4Life]

Great voice control!

[@SanjayC]

Thank you so much

[@iamtransparency]

I own the Manley Ref C and I absolutely love it for melodic vocals and hip hop as well as worship music. My latest albums first 5 songs were all recorded with the Manley.

[@SanjayC]

Nice! Where can we hear your album?

[@deandydek433]

Great effort on the variety and methods used but it depends on the actual voice. Years back working at Criteria/Hit Factory we would put up all the mics for a particular artist. Sometimes it wasn’t a vintage U47, C12, C12 fet, M49, Klaus 87, or 414. But a standard U87... a vocal may sound perfect solo’d, but with all the music together is when you know how it fits and feels. Besides that when you begin laying vocals and doubled parts you start to hear why THAT particular mic fits that artist so well. I’ve always found doing a shootout never really determines much unless all the tracks are up and the rhythm tracks are nearly complete. Even more importantly, to all singers out there, take vocal lessons...continually..and hit record as much as you can with any mic that’s in front of you. It really is the song.

[@DavidGonzalez-st6op]

Great ant many many thanks!!!!!!!

[@SanjayC]

Thank you!

[@BlueJavaTN]

Thanks Sanjay! Well - I picked E in the blind test, dang it! Was hoping to pick the Rode first as the Neumann 87 is out of reach for me : ) You can make any of them work though as the vocal performance is the most important part.

[@SanjayC]

Wow...a BLIND TEST vote for the U87! Yes, I think great vocalists can make almost any mic sound good. What was your second choice?

[@BlueJavaTN]

@@SanjayC A - The Manley was my second choice with the good blend of highs and lows for your voice.

[@jonasfrenzel7314]

Wow, the Manley mic was my first choice in the blind test, it sounded a lot rounder and smoother than the other mics. Second was the tlm103. However I didn’t like the sound of the warm audio mic at all. It sounded pretty unbalanced and bad to me, no match to the u 87 Neumann. However I was surprised, that the Rhode Nt 1A stood up so good against the other mics

[@SanjayC]

Yup...can't beat a good sounding $229 microphone! Go Rode!

[@rome8180]

You named my top 2. I didn't like the Warm Audio mic either. It sounded very band-passed: like it was in the inside of a trash can. However, I also didn't like the Rode. Maybe it's because I used to own one and was able to recognize what I don't like about it. It can work on a lower pitched voice, but it's bad for bright or sibilant voices.

[@omniburn]

I felt exactly the same as Jonas

[@BurningBushPedagogy]

In fact after hearing the first I was like wow. It was the best to me and the D mic......but with the other songs he sang....the u87 sounded nice but taming the high ssss but still I preferred the mic A

[@davidfabien7220]

The Manley and the U87 are the most transparent of the lot. The NT1-A does not lag too far behind the other four.

[@MiguelNoyola1]

Great video!

[@SanjayC]

Thank you Miguel!

[@samortega3707]

Great video ❤️‍🔥

[@matthewplants7786]

Your original is fire🔥, work up at 4am with it in my head.

[@JakobDam]

That's an impressive review! Very high quality review, and although I'm not in the market for microphone shopping (I'm very happy and contend with my RODE NT-2A), this was extremely interesting and pleasing to watch. Thanks for your thorough and serious review!

[@SanjayC]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pushinpee3115]

I’ve owned all of these mics and still have my Manley, AKG and rode. All super good mics

[@JackPerejuan]

U87 is my favourite to use whenever I get the chance in the studio. The NT1A has been my work horse for over 10 years now in my home studio. Just needs a little more processing to get it sounding as good as the U87.

[@SanjayC]

But so much you can do with an inexpensive mic, right?

[@SoJesusChristMusic]

U87ai was unforgettable. Makes you just want to play the song over and over

[@MaestroWenarto]

wow this is great review

[@bruce_from_oregon]

Blind picked the TLM and Rode. Please try the Lewitt LCT 440 pure or similar. Great work.

[@SanjayC]

Wow!! More votes for Rode and TLM!

[@lance134679]

I would really love to that have Manley in my mic locker! Thanks for the comparison video. Also, how great is "I Can't Make You Love Me"?

[@SanjayC]

One of my favorite songs ever!!

[@charlienelson2395]

I have the Manley, I swapped out the tube also. I really like it.

[@wallace_nelson]

@SanJayC Great video for male vocals. wow. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@SanjayC]

Thanks so much. Which was your favorite from the tests?

[@wallace_nelson]

I would have has to say the Manley & U87 Ai sounded the best to my ears. I also just purchased the Sphere DLX after checking out your review. @@SanjayC

[@LaloLloydReal]

I’m really feeling the Neumann mics!! Thinking I’m going to upgrade to the 103 this summer!

[@SanjayC]

The 103 is excellent. I'm loving it more and more. But you should wait to hear the rap mixes! I've got some great talent to showcase! ;-)

[@Only1Dharti]

@@SanjayC 💯 TALENT 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@swanebrokendeep]

Hello Sanjay!Thanks for this video! it is very interesting! your track sounds very good too! Do you have a link to to listen to it in full? Thanks!

[@nataliablanco6184]

Your voice is soothing

[@adamdavis307]

rode was my favorite because i liked the warm lower end sound.

[@launchpadmcquack98]

This is the first time I've heard you sing and I'm blown away by your voice!

[@SanjayC]

I really appreciate that, Aiden. Thanks so much 🙏

[@producerbenford]

I have most of those mics. My Manley paired with the Core is amazing.

[@SanjayC]

When I pair any of these with my 1073 and CL1B...they sound even better!

[@HEATHfromOZ]

Wow the Rode was always one of my favs!

[@SanjayC]

Nice! It did a great job against the rest in this list

[@epade]

Manley kills it!

[@stevenotice2918]

Thank you for balancing the volume levels so well that the tests were fair. That said, I’m thinking of the story of the emperor’s new cloths (where no one would admit he was actually naked). I have older ears so maybe my highs are not as sensitive, but i can still hear relative differences and i have a lot of music experience. I could barely tell the difference between any of these mics, and in a mix, after eq-ing for slight differences, i’d be happy to challenge anyone to tell them apart. I’m not dissing the author but the heavy autotune also imparted it’s own flavor and made all the mics sound even more alike. From my perspective as a singer i’d say that if anyone is thinking of paying thousands of dollars for a mic you’ll get a much better sound if you pay only a few hundred and then spend the rest on singing lessons.

[@MoonBHAA]

100%

[@HeathcliffBlair]

Thanks for the vid. I think that beyond a certain price point (that price point can be pretty low, btw), people are really doing the equivalent of pixel peeping with a lot of mics. The tech is that good nowadays. The rest is mostly marketing and recording artists/engineers doing hyper-critical listening that is waaay beyond what the audience cares about or even notices. Go ahead and spend five grand+ on a mic if you have the means, but, honestly, if you can't get a good sound out of an NT1a, you won't get it out of anything. Don't sweat it. 🙂

[@EasyFLtutorials]

I could tell the u87 was so much smoother and just a more quality sound than the warm audio

[@mettaman7053]

Great job 👏 I would like to know if you recorded the vocals thru the CL1B after the preamp before hitting the sound card or did you go from preamp to sound card ? Please explain the exact recording chain and how much compression you used if any ? Keep up the reviews and do please try to include the full vocal chain so other can understand fully as there are a lot missing from the review as the tracking chain is missing. Thanks 🙏

[@mistermusicenterprise3148]

Here shines the Manley and as the second the TLM 103. Thats a great comparison

[@emersonmiles07]

Try what works for your voice. If it sounds good to you, then you picked the right mic. 🙂🔥💪🏽

[@SanjayC]

Exactly. Always the best advice.

[@m.k.9058]

In the blind test I chose the AKG C414 and Neumann U87. My overall favorite would be the AKG.

[@SanjayC]

Wow...lots of votes for the AKG!

[@TiagoNugentComposer]

The manley and U87/TLM 103 (putting them in the same slot because they sound nearly identical as they have the same capsule) are my favorite

[@vineths]

If anyone's interested, the mic Finneas uses these days (for his vocals) is a Chandler Limited REDD and he uses a Telefunken ELA M 251E for Billie Eilish's recent stuff.

[@ducngo3077]

He also said he uses the at2020 in earlier albums and the tlm103 on the road

[@SamTRajkumar]

Hey man good to see your video ❤️

[@SanjayC]

Hi Sam...thanks! Did you take the blind test? Which was your favorite?

[@SamTRajkumar]

@@SanjayC yes and to be honest... All the mics are good in their own way... So can't pick a favourite 🙂

[@SanjayC]

Haha! And honestly...most people can't tell the difference anyway :-D

[@SamTRajkumar]

@@SanjayC ya except those audio engineering nerds who are so into frequencies and everything 🤣...

[@Only1Dharti]

@@SamTRajkumar I feel the same!!!

[@joxelbeats1497]

Having tested many microphones including the Rode NT1, Neumann TLM103 and the Sony C800G, for me the best value for money microphone is: the Warm Audio 47 JR, which is more than sufficient for a home studio, combined with good elements in chain.

[@SanjayC]

Wow...I have to try the 47. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@dsbeats_rap_beatz]

Hi, I listen to this material on eve audio sc205 monitors. For me the best mic is Neumann u87, but winner is Rode NT1-A. Rode in this price sound amazing. Great Test.

[@SanjayC]

The Rode performed REALLY well. Honestly I was surprised too

[@younghils]

i love the sound of the manley on ur vocals omg....

[@SanjayC]

Thanks so much! Lots of people saying that

[@ritapatel5727]

Your favorite is my Favorite ! 👍👍👍

[@BengtSkogvall]

Hi Sanjay, great video! I think for many the $400-$600 range is the sweetspot for many. Could you compare some mics in that price range to the high-end Neumanns?

[@SanjayC]

That’s a nice idea. It may be a while though. These mic comparison videos take a lot of time. 😊

[@Tryggvasson]

a & c are extremely similar. my favorite is b, but i also like d - i believe - for smoothness and warmth. edit: in the mix, d - the tlm, as it turns out - b - the akg second, but really tied with c - warm audio - even though they're a very different flavor - and c distinctly takes over the manley - a - which seemed similar in the solo test. it's amazing that for the second song the order stands, for the solo test, even though now i know which is which, and the full mix order was different for the first song - one of those psycho-acoustic phenomena - but it the mix, it's still d, then b, which was the favorite in the first solo test, then b. so it's still the tlm in the mix, and b, the favorite in the first solo test, is second in the second mix, whereas it was between 2nd and 3rd place for the first song. for the bonnie raitt song, it's still the tlm, but the 87 looks better. that air works well in the ballad. moral: record with what you have, and, as for the nuances, it depends on singer, song style, mix, day, time of day, ear hygiene, or just how irritated you are. notything to lose sleep over, in the end. put a 57 on everything, like the old pros used to say. i don't like 57s at all, but the message stands. use the one that's in your hand. you got me looking on the web for a tlm, though. a bit expensive for what i can afford right now, but i'll keep it mind for "one day". until then, back to previous paragraph.