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Publié le 30/06/11 à 12:10
(contenu en anglais)
*Microphones are very subjective. Some microphones that work for some brilliantly may be disastrous on others. It is therefore important to understand the context in which this review is written and take it with a grain of salt, like all reviews on microphones should be treated.*
Electro-Voice's N/D767a is a supercardioid dynamic microphone designed for live use. It features Electro-Voice's patented technology: Voice-Optimized Bass, or VOB, for short. This supposedly reduces muddiness. EV also makes the handle of the N/D767a very comfy with its Warm Grip handle.
Because of this, the Electro-Voice N/D767a is a very easy microphone to use. I spent very little time worrying about microphone technique and became more focused on my singing and my performance.
This microphone is also oddly enough incredibly versatile. I don't think I've heard a bad sound come out of this microphone. But, I say that in regards to the sound of the microphone itself. It is NOT forgiving on poor vocals at all. It will reveal flaws in your voice, so a few singers I know shy away from this microphone and gravitate toward a microphone that will squish their flaws *coughSM58cough.
One thing to note about the Warm Grip is that while it's a joy to hold, it does have a habit of being a teensy bit too large for some microphone clips. Granted, the warm grip does come off it you want it to look like an RE16, but it's there for a reason, right? Well...the Warm Grip in the ones I owned also tended to stop the XLR cable from locking in. This is a huge annoyance that bugs me to no end.
OVERALL OPINION
Electro-Voice's N/D767a is a fantastic vocal microphone for any live situation. I especially love it in smaller, more acoustic venues, as the detail and clarity makes the performances incredibly sensitive. The microphone's frequency response extends all the way up to 22kHz, explaining a lot of the air and punch that this microphone has. I have even tracked a few studio recordings with this microphone. It's a good buy, especially if you can find it used. I used to own a pair. Despite their alleged indestructibility, one of mine broke when a few drunk groupies got up on stage. That was a bad night for me. That's okay though, because I am ducking out of investing in live sound for a while.
When I get back into it, I will consider the N/D767a, although I have found a new love in the Audio-Technica Artist Elite series. I've written reviews on some of those as well. For just a little more than an SM58 though, the N/D767a blows it out of the water, unless you are less talented as a performer.
Electro-Voice's N/D767a is a supercardioid dynamic microphone designed for live use. It features Electro-Voice's patented technology: Voice-Optimized Bass, or VOB, for short. This supposedly reduces muddiness. EV also makes the handle of the N/D767a very comfy with its Warm Grip handle.
Because of this, the Electro-Voice N/D767a is a very easy microphone to use. I spent very little time worrying about microphone technique and became more focused on my singing and my performance.
This microphone is also oddly enough incredibly versatile. I don't think I've heard a bad sound come out of this microphone. But, I say that in regards to the sound of the microphone itself. It is NOT forgiving on poor vocals at all. It will reveal flaws in your voice, so a few singers I know shy away from this microphone and gravitate toward a microphone that will squish their flaws *coughSM58cough.
One thing to note about the Warm Grip is that while it's a joy to hold, it does have a habit of being a teensy bit too large for some microphone clips. Granted, the warm grip does come off it you want it to look like an RE16, but it's there for a reason, right? Well...the Warm Grip in the ones I owned also tended to stop the XLR cable from locking in. This is a huge annoyance that bugs me to no end.
OVERALL OPINION
Electro-Voice's N/D767a is a fantastic vocal microphone for any live situation. I especially love it in smaller, more acoustic venues, as the detail and clarity makes the performances incredibly sensitive. The microphone's frequency response extends all the way up to 22kHz, explaining a lot of the air and punch that this microphone has. I have even tracked a few studio recordings with this microphone. It's a good buy, especially if you can find it used. I used to own a pair. Despite their alleged indestructibility, one of mine broke when a few drunk groupies got up on stage. That was a bad night for me. That's okay though, because I am ducking out of investing in live sound for a while.
When I get back into it, I will consider the N/D767a, although I have found a new love in the Audio-Technica Artist Elite series. I've written reviews on some of those as well. For just a little more than an SM58 though, the N/D767a blows it out of the water, unless you are less talented as a performer.