Heil PR-30/PR-40 vs. SM7 for rock vox/guitar? Looks like the PR40 is brighter than an SM7 . All depends on the voice and the instrument. PR40 also capture more background noise when not covered with the windshield than what we heard from Shure. In spite of that, to compare the sound - the SM7b does have more character, more of a sculpted sound, the PR20 is more natural sounding. Share Quote. I own two Heil PR40's. Crazy! HEiL PR40 vs Shure SM7B … There is more presence to the PR40, but the SM7B is surely more vesatile as the other poster indicated. ).
This site is supported by the advertisements on it, please disable your AdBlocker so we can continue to provide you with the quality content you expect. Mine sounded so bad, I have to wonder if the damn thing was broken. But I purchased the PR40 as an alternative to cover some bases. Had great success with it on vox, guitar and bass Share … Very cool . Audio-Technica BP40 vs Electro-Voice RE320 vs Shure SM7B vs Heil PR40 vs Rode Procaster vs Art D7. I got rid of my PR40 quite some time ago. (Still usable for music recording). A bit warmer sounding. Comparison Both of HEiL PR40 and Shure SM7B are a great microphone for broadcasting and they are equally nice in this application depending on which sound color you like better but for recording, we do think Shure perform better because it captures the instrument better and has a more natural result compared to HEiL. Color: Champagne Verified Purchase. Hi all, I'm a solo artist, and I write & record rock/pop (radiohead, U2, Coldplay, Live). Ryan Harvey, Seth Munson and I were just discussing this on Twitter yesterday. My SM7b made my Heil PR30 sound like a toy when it came to lead vocals. Retains the lower registers a lot better. I know I've been a bit absent lately from here! wow, how can anyone think the PR30 sounds similar to an sm7? The PR30 was a huge disappointment for me: thin, spitty and bright compared to the smooth, warm, full sound of my SM7b. The PR30 is better than the PR40 but I would rather have an SM7B. Everything I read about the PR40 says its a great mic . Is the SM7 better for vocals and the PR40 better for instruments ? I've heard some folks say that the PR40 has a condenser-like quality sheen to it. Discussion in 'Backline' started by csholtmeier, Oct 15, 2008. I need to try a few more tracks, but going through a OSA L and my voice, I came up with no conclusion as to which is better. I have a pretty good studio running with the following mics: M-audio Sputnik (vox - male) sm57 (guitar cab) sm 58 (vox) MXL 603 pair (ac guit) I'm interested in getting a large dynamic mic for some variety with the vocal and guitar cab. I don't own a PR40, but the Heil PR30 is pretty much my go to mic for vocals and guitars. I have both and like both. http://www.btkphoto.com/music/btm_song2_mix3.mp3, (You must log in or sign up to post here. Gear Head . Had great success with it on vox, guitar and bass. If I had to have one, the SM7B. Just a friendly reminder that political discussion, (including "offhand" and 'sideways' commenting) is. Their delivery differences are easily heard.
I love dynamic mics . Received this kit in 2 days as promised, it all came well packed in in 1 large box with all items in their original packaging, which was nice. I put the SM7b up next to a Heil Pr20, which appears to have virtually the same response curve as the PR35, although I think the PR35 reduces the proximity affect.
Wanting to join the rest of our members? But, you have to EQ a bit of low end going in......I ditched my Beyer M260, 57 & 58s and all my cheapo ribbons for the PR40 for the above application!!!!heh. The proximity affect on the PR20 is major.
Is the SM7 better for vocals and the PR40 better for instruments ? Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2017. Low end not as great, a bit more muddy. Not a purist mic for vocals but certainly can be useful. How do these two mics sound compared to each other ? I have a Heil PR40. I love them on Toms, Kick, Bass Cabs, Vocals, Voice Over. you can listen to them both here.. i love my PR40 on kick, el gtr cab, and lots of other things!
This site is supported by the advertisements on it, please disable your AdBlocker so we can continue to provide you with the quality content you expect. Mine sounded so bad, I have to wonder if the damn thing was broken. But I purchased the PR40 as an alternative to cover some bases. Had great success with it on vox, guitar and bass Share … Very cool . Audio-Technica BP40 vs Electro-Voice RE320 vs Shure SM7B vs Heil PR40 vs Rode Procaster vs Art D7. I got rid of my PR40 quite some time ago. (Still usable for music recording). A bit warmer sounding. Comparison Both of HEiL PR40 and Shure SM7B are a great microphone for broadcasting and they are equally nice in this application depending on which sound color you like better but for recording, we do think Shure perform better because it captures the instrument better and has a more natural result compared to HEiL. Color: Champagne Verified Purchase. Hi all, I'm a solo artist, and I write & record rock/pop (radiohead, U2, Coldplay, Live). Ryan Harvey, Seth Munson and I were just discussing this on Twitter yesterday. My SM7b made my Heil PR30 sound like a toy when it came to lead vocals. Retains the lower registers a lot better. I know I've been a bit absent lately from here! wow, how can anyone think the PR30 sounds similar to an sm7? The PR30 was a huge disappointment for me: thin, spitty and bright compared to the smooth, warm, full sound of my SM7b. The PR30 is better than the PR40 but I would rather have an SM7B. Everything I read about the PR40 says its a great mic . Is the SM7 better for vocals and the PR40 better for instruments ? I've heard some folks say that the PR40 has a condenser-like quality sheen to it. Discussion in 'Backline' started by csholtmeier, Oct 15, 2008. I need to try a few more tracks, but going through a OSA L and my voice, I came up with no conclusion as to which is better. I have a pretty good studio running with the following mics: M-audio Sputnik (vox - male) sm57 (guitar cab) sm 58 (vox) MXL 603 pair (ac guit) I'm interested in getting a large dynamic mic for some variety with the vocal and guitar cab. I don't own a PR40, but the Heil PR30 is pretty much my go to mic for vocals and guitars. I have both and like both. http://www.btkphoto.com/music/btm_song2_mix3.mp3, (You must log in or sign up to post here. Gear Head . Had great success with it on vox, guitar and bass. If I had to have one, the SM7B. Just a friendly reminder that political discussion, (including "offhand" and 'sideways' commenting) is. Their delivery differences are easily heard.
I love dynamic mics . Received this kit in 2 days as promised, it all came well packed in in 1 large box with all items in their original packaging, which was nice. I put the SM7b up next to a Heil Pr20, which appears to have virtually the same response curve as the PR35, although I think the PR35 reduces the proximity affect.
Wanting to join the rest of our members? But, you have to EQ a bit of low end going in......I ditched my Beyer M260, 57 & 58s and all my cheapo ribbons for the PR40 for the above application!!!!heh. The proximity affect on the PR20 is major.
Is the SM7 better for vocals and the PR40 better for instruments ? Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2017. Low end not as great, a bit more muddy. Not a purist mic for vocals but certainly can be useful. How do these two mics sound compared to each other ? I have a Heil PR40. I love them on Toms, Kick, Bass Cabs, Vocals, Voice Over. you can listen to them both here.. i love my PR40 on kick, el gtr cab, and lots of other things!