"As has been mentioned, don't overlook using good dynamic mics.
- RE20
- MD421
- SM57"
Just to add, the SM7B is also pretty well thought of.
Also, as I understand it and please correct me if I'm wrong, alot of the issue of "digital coldness" is it's equal reproduction of extreme highs and lows where as tape would roll those off a little. Add that to the high end hype you get from alot of lower priced condensers and you're going to get some build up in the high end. Especially if you use those mics on most of your sources. With all that high end going on it's no wonder things start to sound "brittle" after a while. I was having this problem myself and started to experiment using dynamics on everything except OH's. Since then I haven't noticed nearly as much hype in my mixes. Of course, if I get my hands on some great mics that could change. I do, however, wonder if this is the reason for the resurgence of ribbon mics over the last few years.
Lance
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