sE Electronics - V7 X

I’ve been ranting and raving about SE Electronics’ mics after I picked up a few variations of their line of dynamics (V7, V7X, V-Beat, V-Kick). I shot the V7X out on snare against a 57 and the 57 still blew the V7X out of the water, simply because there’s something to the crunchy crack of a 57 on a snare drum. The V7X sounded too… balanced? It didn’t help the snare cut through the mix like the 57 does. I’m still a big V7 shill, but there’s just some things that 57’s excel at.

I'm assuming you're not recording Harley's or birdsong like you stated in your post, and you have 48V phantom power if you're using condenser mics most likely. Disregard those answers maybe? The 57 that you have will be your best friend for live instruments if you're running through a PA system. If not, then the condensers are better for sure so long as you're close micing. If you're recording a live band/artist and they're going through a PA, you should use dynamic mics but if you aren't having issues with feedback, then the condenser will get the cleaner recording, even if you're going through the PA. The natural ambience of the room (chatter and whatnot) really can add to the vibe and realism but if you don't want that, go for all dynamics. I recommend the SE V7 over an SM58. They're the same price but one is just better. As far as instruments, an SM57 or SE V7x will work great. The 'instrument' mics leave the low end a little more natural from my understanding but it's worth looking into the specs. I'm a live/studio engineer of 20 years but there's always someone better so I'm open to suggestions from anyone with better ideas.

I'm assuming you're not recording Harley's or birdsong like you stated in your post, and you have 48V phantom power if you're using condenser mics most likely. Disregard those answers maybe? The 57 that you have will be your best friend for live instruments if you're running through a PA system. If not, then the condensers are better for sure so long as you're close micing. If you're recording a live band/artist and they're going through a PA, you should use dynamic mics but if you aren't having issues with feedback, then the condenser will get the cleaner recording, even if you're going through the PA. The natural ambience of the room (chatter and whatnot) really can add to the vibe and realism but if you don't want that, go for all dynamics. I recommend the SE V7 over an SM58. They're the same price but one is just better. As far as instruments, an SM57 or SE V7x will work great. The 'instrument' mics leave the low end a little more natural from my understanding but it's worth looking into the specs. I'm a live/studio engineer of 20 years but there's always someone better so I'm open to suggestions from anyone with better ideas.

The i5 and sE v7x are my go to for snare top. If I have both, i5 on bottom, and you cant get a better sound than both of those through a 312 and an 1776. Just, *chefs kiss*

The sE v7x being the best of them imho. But, to make it clear, I still use the crap out of some sm57's lol

I like the SE V7. The wired mic and capsule for wireless are pretty budget-friendly.

try super cardiod mics like the se v7 or even shure beta 58a. have your drummer tape his cymbals. turn guitars and bass down on stage. use in ear monitor. project your voice more but not like you are doing to hurt yourself etc

I do live sound and do my best to never use on. The SE v7 beats it completely in sound with less harsh highs, less boomy plosives, and significantly better at not feeding back.

I switched to an SE V7 and it helped

I got my two Beyerdynamic m58's (which are their version of the EV 635\[a\], omni dynamic mics "intended for" location sound for news) for €50 each. I use them on a lot of stuff, but mainly mono drum overhead and backing vocals. Also the 635a, but you can't get them for \~$40 like I did anymore. I got a Josephson c42 (84 clone) at GC Hollywood for $40, but I'm reasonably sure it was mis-marked. The sE v7 is my *favorite* live vocal mic for low males, bar none, and it is under $€100 new. I end up using it in the studio for scratches, and sometimes they stick. My favorite for females and high males is the Lewitt W950, though, and it ain't cheap. The Line Audio SDC's are insanely good and useful for their new price. Same goes for the Lewitt 140 AIR, but it is a bit more limited because of its high boost.

For a male bass/baritone, Blue Baby Bottle (buy used, NOT se version) For tenor, look for a used Audio Technica At4033cl. Dynamic: sE v7, or Shure sm57 (which everyone should have anyway.)

I think there's a lot of overreacting in this thread. You definitely *can* track vocals with monitors, while it is not ideal, i've actually seen it done in a pro studio. People are getting too hung up on perfection, when in fact you should do whatever is going to get the best performance out of the vocalist. I would suggest using a hypercardioid mic like a Beta58 or a SE v7 (or use a 441 if you have one) and making sure there's no monitors directly behind the microphone. Use common sense, don't monitor too loud, etc. It should be fine