So, after a while, you realize that the most used mic in your locker is the one that cuts through the music or other background and puts your voice and message right up front. Maybe some clients or another producer commented on that sound. Perhaps that workhorse mic is not your favorite sound when you do your movie trailer imitations because you love how rich and full you sound on that big tube condenser. But that everyday clean and clear mic is the one you go to for the steady money.
We have been privileged to share Josh Mahler’s search for his perfect sound and he has tested some outstanding examples with his excellent voice. Not long ago, some of his friends in Europe suggested he get hold of the SE Titan LDC. They told him it is the hot new voiceover rage.
Have you seen this mic? Strange! Short, stubby, it’s rather awkward looking. But we don’t buy mics to look at, and the question is how does it sound and can I use it and get my money out of it?
You know I am starting to favor transformerless condensers for the clean sound that realistically puts out exactly what goes in. The SE Titan is transformerless and has high transient response, maybe due the Titanium diaphragm (anyone that plays golf is familiar with the cost of titanium). All of this should translate into clear high frequencies with less distortion and tighter low frequency response—and it does. SE says upfront this mic is good for vocal work and broadcast. It’s that sound we were talking about.
Listen to Josh’s test here and decide for yourself. Better yet, click back & forth between his TLM-103 (also transformerless) and the SE Titan.
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