Amazing Vocals - Valve Microphone

Well it all started with a CAD VSM (Valve Studio Microphone) - this was a big improvement on my original preferred mic for vocals, but It was too noisy and was slightly harsh.

So I bought a NOS Mullard tube from the 60s and all the noise went away and the mic had a smooth creamy sound.

I then decided that this was brilliant for thickening up the sound on singers who did not have full voices but you don't need double cream on everything - and besides it had little output at the top end.

So I have now replaced the valve with an old Telefunken model and the difference is amazing - slightly larger than life, and a wide open top end.

First record out using the new mic will be for Pheonix Street - so you can judge for yourselves.

Anybody had similar experiences with re-valving mics ro other studio equipment?

cheers

Daniel Davis
Edinburgh Recording Studio Windmill Sound