I’m after a mic that was traditionally used in the 70’s for recording vocals, can anyone suggest make and models?
Also does anyone have one for sale?
why not just use a normal mic and emulation software for Mic amps from the 70’s
That’s a thought, however I would like to try keep the vocal sounding as vintage as possible so if i have no luck with the mic then defo go down this route.
What software emulates 70’s amps?
[quote]roben (27/07/2010)[hr]That’s a thought, however I would like to try keep the vocal sounding as vintage as possible so if i have no luck with the mic then defo go down this route.
What software emulates 70’s amps?[/quote]
i don’t know but i’m sure there must be something out there, its not like you’ll be the only one looking to get that 70’s sound.
You’re right 
Hopefully Phil / Bryan or someone will know.
what’s sort of sound you trying to emulate?
You can try with something as simple as SM 57, but it’s going to be as much about mic as a preamp such as NEVE/API one of this: [url=http://www.dv247.com/studio-equipment/ams-neve-stereo-1081-module-dual-channel-pre-amp-eq–23917]http://www.dv247.com/studio-equipment/ams-neve-stereo-1081-module-dual-channel-pre-amp-eq--23917[/url]
lol also all stuff was recorded on tape…
Liquid Channel can emulate a lot of vintage consoles and apparently sounds really good,
have a think about what track/tracks you want to emulate and I see if I can find it in SOS ‘Classic Tracks’ section
I’m recreating an old 70s disco funk record.
I’ve got a singer for it, but want to record him the old skool way to try emulate that warmth / feel and realism of 70’s.
I’ll have access to a proper studio in September when i start my Digital Musician course, although at the moment don’t know what gear they have, hopefully they’ll have some old skool equipment! hah that would be cool
[quote]roben (27/07/2010)[hr]I’m recreating an old 70s disco funk record.
I’ve got a singer for it, but want to record him the old skool way to try emulate that warmth / feel and realism of 70’s.
I’ll have access to a proper studio in September when i start my Digital Musician course, although at the moment don’t know what gear they have, hopefully they’ll have some old skool equipment! hah that would be cool :)[/quote]
cool, yeah you can emulate a lot of stuff with plugs etc, they will defo have a selection of mics
where is the course at?
They have centres all over the country but the one I’m going to is in Brighton:
Well, I would always suggest a good mic regardless. Is it a male or female singing? A way that you can get analog warmth with any mic is to record the vocal and then mic a speaker with the vocal coming out of it. That will create some warmth for you. You can always drive the vocal to create more warmth as well. I use a GA Pre-73 witch is a hardware recreation of a Neve 1073. Great sounding pre man.
But if you want an great mic, I would check out the Neumann TL 102 or 103. Depending on who is singing is which i would choose. But you dont have to spend alot of cash on a vintage mic to get the sound you want. I have a Blue Bluebird that will do the trick just fine if you know what you are doing.
Cheers Howie, great info!
He’s a male vocalist with a really soulful voice, although not deep.
how much money you trying to spend?
check this out… [url]http://www.bluemic.com/proaudio/applicationseries.html[/url]
Im a big fan of Blue’s products. If you got some cash to burn, the Mouse would be your best bet. Although $1000 might be a bit too rich for you. In which I would turn to the Bluebird or the Baby Bottle, or even the Dragonfly. The Bluebird is great for all around sound. The Baby Bottle is great for micing up instruments, but it has a great mid end. The Dragonfly though will bump the upper low and is great for most everything. Personally… Baby Bottle or Bluebird.
Just had a listen to some Bluebird samples on the website, sounds really nice, also the prince on froogle.com is pretty fetching!
Blueberry sounds really nice too actually
[quote]roben (27/07/2010)[hr]Blueberry sounds really nice too actually[/quote]
Its expensive. Depends on how much cash you gots to spend! 
[quote]roben (27/07/2010)[hr]I’m after a mic that was traditionally used in the 70’s for recording vocals, can anyone suggest make and models?
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Neumann U87 was used extensively in this time period,especially with disco and funk music.
[quote]bobby lupo (27/07/2010)[hr][quote]roben (27/07/2010)[hr]I’m after a mic that was traditionally used in the 70’s for recording vocals, can anyone suggest make and models?
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Neumann U87 was used extensively in this time period,especially with disco and funk music.[/quote]
Cheers bobby!
but if i were doing the record and had access to them id use a neumann m149 tube on lead vocals,the U87 on harmonies and electrodyne 710L mic pre’s .you said you had access to a studio or will at some point?theyll have these mics.
if all else fails and you have to use a cheap mic at home,antares microphone modeler is a neat plugin.its long discontinued so you’d have to grab it for free
[quote]bobby lupo (27/07/2010)[hr][quote]roben (27/07/2010)[hr]I’m after a mic that was traditionally used in the 70’s for recording vocals, can anyone suggest make and models?
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Neumann U87 was used extensively in this time period,especially with disco and funk music.[/quote]
Yeah, if you want to spend $3100 on a mic! :w00t:
Thats why I suggested the TL 102/103. Same quality, similar sound.
[quote]howiegroove (27/07/2010)[hr][quote]bobby lupo (27/07/2010)[hr][quote]roben (27/07/2010)[hr]I’m after a mic that was traditionally used in the 70’s for recording vocals, can anyone suggest make and models?
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Neumann U87 was used extensively in this time period,especially with disco and funk music.[/quote]
Yeah, if you want to spend $3100 on a mic! :w00t:
Thats why I suggested the TL 102/103. Same quality, similar sound.[/quote]
if you think a tlm 102 is the same quality and sounds like a u87 you definitely shouldnt try to start measuring contests(maybe with other hobbyists that dont know any better).btw the op never mentioned a price range,he asked for a mic used on vocals in the 70s.