Excerpts from article. Read entire article HERE.
MICS Tested:
Neumann TLM 67 $3,858
Berliner U77 $3,495
Brauner VMA $9,719
Berliner U77 $3,495
Brauner VMA $9,719
JZ Black Hole BH-1 $2,295
Violet Flamingo ME $6,990
The "large-diaphragm condenser" class of 2008 was loaded with gorgeous and innovative contenders, and we here at PAR would like to revisit the top five "LDCs" we reviewed to compare them in close proximity. Note that this is the first installment of our new Session Review series —not a clinical "shootout," per se, but parallel testing and evaluation to seek the best applications for these proven winners and suggest their comparative strengths in the real world.
On VO Work
I did some commercial spots with male voiceover artist Charles Curcio and found something likable about all five of our mics. Ultimately, we chose the Neumann TLM 67 for its smooth, yet articulate top end, with minimized sibilance problems. Low frequencies were flattering without any undue girth while plosives were never an issue, even at really loud levels.
The Brauner VMA in classic mode was our second choice for this VO session; it was wonderfully detailed and natural, if ever so slightly strident on hard consonants. The Berliner U77 was nearly as likable as the TLM 67, except for a little missing "chestiness." I must say, however, that the U77 would be my "best-all-around" choice if I could buy only one mic for all VO work. The Flamingo ME was very warm and supple; I would prefer it with female voice artists. The Black Hole BH-1 had the most top end of any mic tested here — great for definition on deeper voices, but too sensitive to plosives in cardioid. Even with two pop screens employed, we had to switch to omni to get suitable results.
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