Steve, In your opinion?

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What would you list as some of the best microphones you have come across for recording vocals? Are there any with the in-built "breath of life"?

Thanks,

Steve M

[Steve Hoffman]

RCA Ribbons. That's it!

[Doug Hess Jr.]

I've seen some studio pictures and read articles where people love the Neuman U87, but I must agree with Steve-- you can't beat a good ol' ribbon mike.
Doug

[Steve Hoffman]

Steve asked for a "built-in" breath of life. Only one mic type does that--Ribbon.

Other mics are great for doing recording, but the breath of life comes from the tube console, or mic preamp, or tube tape recorder & cutting system.

Only the cheapo RCA Ribbons have that sound built in!

[Doug Hess Jr.]

True...you can "get" it from others, but it is not Built In.