NuVoice PL-2 Wireless Plug-on Transmitter Review

April 25, 2012 By 4 Comments
NUVOICE PL-2

NuVoice PL-2

In the course of a rehearsal, recording session, or live performance I occasionally find myself thinking wouldn’t it be nice if I had an __X__.  Letter X being fill in the blank for whatever toy/tool/widget that could potentially make your life easier at that given moment in time.  New player to the wireless game NuVoice has come up with something that could be the something to fill that gap.  Ever wished you could convert whatever wired mic you had lying around into wireless.  Are you short a cable or two?   [Read more...]

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EX-25 Extreme Isolation Headphones

January 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
EX-25 Extreme Isolation Headphones

In any recording environment, the elimination of unwanted noise is essential to achieving a quality recording. Undesired noise can often “bleed” or leak out of studio headphones during the recording process.
Having a pair of headphones which can isolate or contain noise are an indispensible tool for any recording studio. [Read more...]

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Singer’s Tea : Vishudda Tea for Singers Review

December 12, 2011 By 3 Comments
Singer's Tea - Tea For Singers

Ask any vocalist what one of the keys to staying fresh vocally is and undoubtedly hydration with be on the short list.  While each has their own opinion as to what might work best IN said liquid generally water remains one of the key ingredients.  As for the guy in the corner with the jug of petrol well there are of course exceptions to every rule. No today’s subject is a liquid typically served warm.  This beverage has been around since the 10th Century BC. [Read more...]

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Gator Cases Model GM-1WEVAA Wireless System Case Review

November 29, 2011 By 3 Comments
GM-1WEVA

With the sheer amount of capital tied up into gigging gear it goes without saying that portability and protection is paramount.  When wireless mic systems can cost upwards and beyond $1000 the last thing anyone wants is to have is their wireless receiver unit sitting naked on the floor waiting to be crushed when Chieko the guitarist gets a little too caught up in the moment. [Read more...]

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TC-Helicon MP-75 Microphone Review

October 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
TC-Helicon MP-75

If somehow you hadn’t noticed there has been an absolute explosion over the last 5 years of excellent professional qualityvocal gear designed to give the modern vocalist absolute control over his or her sound.  With the likes of EV, DigiTech, and Electro-Harmonix in the game the list is long and noteworthy.  All focus on multiple product lines supporting a broad variety of instruments.  Non focus specifically on the vocalist which is  a crown that solely belongs to TC Helicon.  Arguably they wear it pretty well. [Read more...]

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Lampifier 711 Dynamic Mic with Sound Processing Review

October 15, 2011 By 1 Comment
Lampifier Model 711

In a vast sea of dynamic stage mics, it’s not often that a manufacturer stands out for being as practical and refreshingly innovative as Lampifier Microphones. Most microphone companies release new models which feature tweaked EQ responses or pickup patterns, but seldom offer something truly ground breaking. Gary Osborne, the man behind Lampifier microphones, has a very unique and refreshing vision which inspired his new microphone designs. [Read more...]

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RODE M2 Live Vocal Condenser Microphone Review

September 28, 2011 By 3 Comments
Rode M2

When shopping around for a live vocal microphone, I had never really considered trying out a condensermic, as the vast majority of vocal mics out there are dynamics. While I have used plenty of great sounding dynamic mics, I always thought it would be great to find a live vocal mic that could combine the sensitivity, clarity and extended frequency response of a large diaphragm condenser microphone with the feedback and sound rejection of a dynamic.  After years of using the standard Shure SM58 and similar dynamics, I was curious to see how a condenser microphone would perform in real world live singing environment. [Read more...]

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TC Helicon VoiceTone T1 Review

September 27, 2011 By 2 Comments
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If you were following The Modern Vocalist Journal earlier this year with the debut TMVJ Product Reviews of you may recall the review of the  TC Helicon D1 VoiceTone pedal.  The VoiceTone Singles series feature 7 new single function pedals designed to add professional vocal results and offer maximum flexibility and portability.  The are all stoutly built ‘stomp boxes’  for vocalists that can be linked together in the signal chain with the ability to be controlled via the newly released TC Helicon MP-75 microphone – one I might add TMVJ is slated to review later this fall.   More to come.  Back to the subject at hand:  The TC Helicon VoiceTone T1 . [Read more...]

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Telefunken CU-29 Copperhead Review

August 31, 2011 By 1 Comment
Telefunken CU-29 Copperhead

Telefunken has long been a name synonymous with high-grade professional audio equipment. Dating back to the turn of the 20th century Telefunken was founded in Berlin, Germany in 1903 after patent disputes arose among two different German inventors resulting in the formation of Gesellschaft für drahtlose Telegraphie System Telefunken (“The Company for Wireless Telegraphy Ltd.”). During WWII they were one of the primary suppliers of military grade vaccum tubes to the German military and as well as being the first to develop the two-stage hi-fi amplifier of which a version was used in the recording console for the Beatles on just about every album. [Read more...]

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EV PL80a High Performance Dynamic Mic Review

August 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
PL80A

Choosing a live vocal mic is a personal thing for most vocalists. Every voice is unique and different mics accentuate different qualities that can bring out the best or worst in a singer. In addition, when choosing a live vocal mic, it is important to choose a microphone that is rugged and durable, cuts through a live mix and can take a lot of gain without feeding back. [Read more...]

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Audix OM2 Dynamic Vocal Mic Review

August 16, 2011 By 1 Comment
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You may recall a few months back we at TMVJ happened to get our hands on a rather svelte yet excellent sounding  Audix VX5.  Well as luck would have it our friends in Wilsonville, Oregon have again been kind enough to bestow upon us yet another offering from their lineup.  This time around we have in our only slightly greasy paws    [ I promise! ]  the Audix OM2 dynamic vocal microphone.  Unlike the condenser VX5 however the OM2 represents the all-around workhorse performance mic of the lineup. [Read more...]

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Lampifier Model 111 Vocal Mic Review

July 21, 2011 By 1 Comment
Lampifier Model 111

Certain things just work well together.  Think Peanut Butter and Jelly.  Ham and Cheese. Gin and Tonic.  With that in mind those of you who use a bit of compression on your vocal mix raise your hands.  Nearly everyone?  No news there.  Who among you get tired of either dragging around an extra piece of gear just for that purpose or would rather not have to bother depending on the bored sound engineer who looks like they would rather be anywhere but sitting behind the mix console optimizing your mix?  Well boys and girls today is your lucky day.  Like our beloved PB&J, American ingenuity has come to the rescue again by way of a new type of professional vocal microphone. [Read more...]

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