Heil PR22 Tough Test

Did I tell you the story about the "rattle" that developed in my Heil PR-22. I mentioned the problem to Bob Heil in conversation and he quiped, "That mic is not supposed to have that kind of problem, we designed it to be trouble free--send it to us now!" I did...and in typical Heilsound style, it came back in quick turn-a-round good as new.
The supreme test I thought I would share with you is this video of a Cable TV bit we did under extreme circumstances.
Make sure you watch (and listen) until the end. Yes, I have used it since and it sounds even better.

Anyone Tried an Advanced Audio Lately?

Hi, Willie,

I came across the Advanced Audio's site listing for their CM-47 today and read the TapeOp review on it. Sounds like a mike worthy of further investigation.Has anyone done any testing of it to see how it sounds for VO use?

Thanks!
Graham Smith


Thanks for your note, Graham. Dave Thomas responded to an inquiry about which of his fine mics are most suited for VO. His very direct response was to recommend the CM-87 FET. He felt the simplicity of that design was most suited for voice work.
I have heard from a couple of VO users that tried his mics and all like them. Several had high praise. But I can't find any direct fanatics that brag about using any AA models.
Maybe we can take Dave up on his offer to test one soon.
Thanks again,
Willie

Finally Got Those Audio Technica Tests

Once upon a time when I was juggling between different format radio stations, our production director arranged to produce our image liners at a nearby pro recording studio (I don't know why--he thought it was a cool thing to do and it got us out of the office). From that experience he decided that if you wanted to do "high end" voiceovers, you absolutely had to use Audio Technica mics.

I appreciated his opinion (the liners did sound great) but I forbade bringing any ATs into the stations because I felt LDC mics were way to sensitive for screaming or otherwise DJs to use for general production.

So, when we started the VO Mic Test page, the first requests were for AT mics.
Now, finally, we have a couple of excellent examples from Daniel Wright.
He really sounds great on both the 4040 and the 4047 SV. I really like the sound of his voice on the 4040. I can tell the 4047 may be more flexible in different situations. Is there $500 difference? There is if you can use the ultimate capabilities of each mic.

UPDATE: We still haven't received a replacement for the ADK Hamburg II test. Nor a suggested ADK VO mic. We'll keep you updated.