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Best Sounding Voice Talent Microphones Best Voice Over Microphones for Voice Talent We Recommend.
The Voice-Over Microphones Below are arranged by Price... Remember its your Natural Voiceover Talent that can make any mic the right mic!
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Remember... that selecting a voice over microphone is very personal... and all the microphone reviews are just personal opinions and observations... the type of voice you have... the microphone pre amp, the room acoustics, the analog to digital converters... sound card.. mixing board, monitor speakers, headphones... blah blah blah all factor in the final sound that you may be looking for... Before buying ANY microphone... ask to try before you buy first!!!!... These voice over microphones listed below are the ones that I recommend... remember its NOT about price... its all about how YOU want to sound! Any of these voice over microphones will work... Don Capone

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Voice Over Talent Microphone Blue Yeti Pro
Blue Yeti Pro Voice Over Talent XLR & USB Microphone
Voice Over Talent Microphone Blue Yeti Pro

XLR & USB microphone... The all in one simple solution no brainer... the Blue Yeti Pro... You don't need a preamp... you don't need an A/D converter... all ya need is this... The Yeti Pro!!! get it!!!!... If ya just starting your voice over career and budget minded...then for new voice actors the Yeti pro is your best choice period. With 24-bit/192kHz digital recording resolution... built-in headphone amplifier and microphone gain. This Mic is pure awesome!!! And it also has the ability to use XLR into a outboard pre-amp... You cant loose with this small investment. The Yeti come in 2 versions.. the Yeti and the Yeti Pro... I recommend the Pro because of 2 things... the higher bit recording and the ability to use XLR...

Voice Over Talent Don Capone Highly Recommends the Blue Yeti Pro or the Blue Yeti as a great choice as a professional voice over microphone.
street price $200 ish
Blue Microphones


Voice Overs Studio Projects C1 Microphone
Studio Projects C1 Microphone for Voice Overs
Studio Projects C1 Voice Overs
If your on a strict budget then this is a perfect first mic and a classic Voice Over Microphone. Studio Projects C1 a poor man's U87 ? well maybe?... NOT an exact replication of a U87..but comes close matching the bottom end and warm mids that the U87 has ... amazing clarity without the obnoxious highs... low self-noise and better spl handling than most mics. Crystal clear sheen.. This mic kicks ass!!!

Other Voice Over Alternatives for a "best bang for the buck" first mic are:
Stellar CM-6
Advanced Audio CM-87

Voice Over Actor Don Capone Highly Recommends the Studio Projects C1 as a great choice as a professional voice over microphone.
street price $249
Studio Projects
Large-Diaphragm Condenser
Low Cut Filter Yes
Max. SPL 142 dB SPL
Noise 17 dB-A

Pressure-Gradient Transducer: 1.06" (27mm) 6um mylar diaphragm
High Pass Filter, 6dB/octave@ 75Hz or 150Hz
-10db or -20dB Pad

Voice Talent AKG C 414 Voice Over
Voice Talent AKG C 414 Voice Over
AKG C 414  Microphone
A Voice Actors reference-quality microphone with Three switchable bass cut filters and three pre-attenuation pads with LEDs for quick visual indication. Smooth and sweet... also check out the AKG C 214 for about 599.00
street price $899
AKG
Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Hyper Cardioid, Omni directional, and Figure-8
Maximum SPL for 0.5% THD 140 dB (160 dB@-20 dB) at 1 kHz 134dB (154dB@-20dB) 30Hz-20kHz
Net/Shipping Weight: 11.3 oz.

Voice Talent Neumann TLM 103 Voice Over
Voice Talent Neumann TLM 103 Voice Over
Neumann TLM 103 Microphone
Neumann TLM 103 WOW! Great for narration and just about anything else available at any price. Often compared to it's big brother the U87 and almost three times less money. The Neumann TLM 103 delivers. This baby is like Milk Chocolate and one of the quietest microphones available. The Neumann TLM103 makes any voice over actor sound great... also don't forget to check out the TLM's little brother the Neumann TLM 102 for less money and a great sound also.
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Don Capone Highly Recommends the Neumann TLM 103
street price $999
Neumann
Freq. Response 20Hz-20kHz
Kind Large Diaphragm Condenser
Max. SPL 138 dB
Notes Available in Black or Nickel
Polar Pattern Cardioid

Voice Talent Sennheiser MKH-416 Voice Over
Voice Talent Sennheiser MKH-416 Voice Over
Sennheiser MKH-416 Microphone
Don Capone's #1 go to mic and Personal Favorite

The Sennheiser MKH-416 P48 microphone is a shotgun mic used on television sets. Voice Talent Artists use this for Movie Trailer Voice-Overs and anything else when they need a microphone to cut-through the mix. Known as the L.A. mic, because of it's  popularity in the Los Angeles area. Offers some of the best Noise Rejection so if your in a home studio...and don't have good sound proofing... this microphone will help reject room noise... The Sennheiser MKH-416 is the screaming bullet you may want. The Sennheiser MKH-416 is in our personal microphone collection. A great Alternative voice over microphone to the Sennheiser MKH-416 is the RODE NTG-3 Shotgun mic for around $600. give or take.
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street price $920
Sennheiser
Pick-up pattern super-cardioid/lobar
Frequency response 40–20,000 Hz
Max. sound pressure level 130 dB at 1 kHz
Power supply phantom 48 ± 12 V
Dimensions in inches .74 x 9.84
Weight approx. 5.82 oz


Voice Over Talent  Soundelux U195 Bock Audio 195
Voice Talent Soundelux U195 Bock Audio 195 Voice
Bock Audio 195
The Soundelux U195 is now called the Bock Audio 195 microphone. Bock Audio 195 large-diaphragm FET microphone is practically two mics in one, as it lets you select between "fat" and "norm" modes for bass response tailoring, as well as providing a lo-cut switch. A unique variable pad allows the 195 to operate in even the highest SPL situations. This handmade premium microphone has great extended high and low frequency response, fantastic dynamic impact, and no typical FET mic high end "fizzle". Voice Over Talents will stand out in the sonic quality of this bad ass microphone! Big Bang for the Buck :)
street price $1099
Bock
FET w/ Stable Bias, medium to low gain
Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency range: 10-20kHz
Max SPL: 125dB @0.5%
Power supply: Phantom powered, user provided

Microtech Gefell MT 71 S Voice Over Microphone
Microtech Gefell MT71S Voice Over Microphone
Microtech Gefell MT71S Voice Over Microphone
Microtech Gefell MT 71 S FET features the legendary M7 capsule that is considered by many to be the finest capsule ever made.. Luv the sound of this baby!!!! Warm natural tone and great detail... Microtech Gefell MT71S is a fixed cardioid patter perfect for voice overs. A smooth treble boost around 4 dB in the range of 7 kHz and a slight roll-off at low frequencies gives the microphone Gefell MT71S its fantastic presence. The Gefell MT71S is a Voice Over weapon that should be in every voice over talents arsenal.

Voice Over Artist Don Capone Highly Recommends the Microtech Gefell MT 71 S as a great choice as a professional voice over microphone.

street price $1499
Microtech Gefell

Voice Talent Telefunken RFT AK47 Voice Over
Telefunken R-F-T AK47 microphone
Telefunken R-F-T AK47
The Telefunken R-F-T AK47 microphone provides an exceptionally clean and warm tone, substantial gain, dark sounding and extraordinary low end with extended high frequency response, while preserving the classic tube sound of the Telefunken microphones and landing somewhere between a Neumann U47 and Neumann M49... For Voice Over Talent the Telefunken R-F-T AK47 is a must have in your mic locker. A remote 9 polar pattern external power supply and a New Old Stock Telefunken EF732 sub miniature tube will make this baby purrr. With no compromise in sonic excellence, this large diaphragm condenser microphone will give you the growl you've been looking for. From Telefunken USA. The Telefunken AK47 is in our personal microphone collection.
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Don Capone Highly Recommends the Telefunken AK47
street price $1599
Telefunken
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20KHz
Field Pattern: Remote Variable 9 Pattern
Tube: GE JAN 6072a
Transformer: BV314
Maximum SPL 125 dB (for 1% THD @ 1 kHz)
Power Supply: 110 Volts switchable to 220 Volts AC
Capsule 1-inch dual-diaphragm condenser

Pearlman TM1 Voice Over Microphone
Pearlman TM1 Voice Over Microphone
Pearlman TM1 Voice Over Microphone
Pearlman TM1
Don Capone
Highly Recommends the Pearlman TM1
street price $1750 German Tube Version
Pearlman Microphones

Peluso 2247LE Voice Over Microphone
Peluso 2247 LE Voice Over Microphone
Peluso 2247 LE Voice Over Microphone
Peluso 22 47 Limited Edition Tube Microphone With German Telefunken Steel Tube.. The Peluso 2247 LE
Don Capone
Highly Recommends the Peluso 2247LE
street price $1750
Peluso Microphone Lab

Voice Talent Brauner Phantom C Voice Over
Brauner Phantom AE (Anniversary Edition)
Brauner Phantom AE (Anniversary Edition)
Brauner Phantom C sounds natural and un-hyped with nuance and depth. A Cardioid only polar pattern and abundant warmth for Voiceovers. The Brauner Phantom C is also available in the Brauner Phantom AE (Anniversary Edition) in Black or Nickel. also check into the Brauner Phanthera, VM1, Vma, Vmx and the Valvet.
street price $1750
Brauner
Acoustical Principle - pressure gradient transducer
Sensitivity - 33mV/ Pa-Cardioid
Pattern - Cardioid
Frequency Range - 20 Hz-22 KHz
Maximum SPL - 142 dB SPL @ 0,3 % THD
Power Supply - 48V Phantom

Voice Talent Lawson L47MP MKII Voice Over
Lawson L47MP MKII
Lawson L47MP MKII
Lawson L47MP MKII  Tube Microphone... all we can say is.. WOW...this mic has some growl to it....the Lawson L47MP MKII features the Lawson reproduction of the M7 capsule used in the legendary U47 and M49 microphones. The Lawson L47MP MKII utilizes the 6N1P vacuum tube ... the same tube used in the award winning Lawson L251. The sonic characteristics with the Lawson L47 are endless with the ability to select an infinite number of patterns using the pattern control in the same way you adjust a volume control.  The L47MP MKII features the Lawson Quick Change Capsule System that is easily removable and may be plugged into all other Lawson mics.... world-class tube condenser sound!!! For Voiceover talents... this Mic has it all.... we love it!.. Also the Lawson L47FET is another winner!.. A Kick Ass American Made Texas Twister !!!
LISTEN TO Lawson L47MP MKII VS. Neumann U87 AUDIO SAMPLE DEMO
Don Capone Highly Recommends the Lawson L47MP MKII
street price $1995
Lawson
Tube: 6N1P dual triode
Pattern - Cardioid omni-directional, figure 8, and infinite intermediate patterns; also cardioid-only position
Frequency Range - 20 Hz-22 KHz
Maximum SPL - 128 dB (138 dB SPL with -10 dB pad)

Neumann U87ai Voice Over Microphone
Neumann U87ai Voice Over Microphone
Neumann U87ai Voice Over Microphone
German Microphones ... second to none...and this one happens to be the King. The Neumann U87 AI is the most recognized voice recording microphone in the industry. Voice Talent on the Neumann U87 love its warm and natural sonic characteristics. Great for Movie Trailer Voice-Overs and narration. Paired up with the Avalon VT-737sp the Neumann U87 will take your voice overs to the next level.... or you can mod your U87 with the InnerTUBE Audio U87 RetroFit kit that will convert your U87 into a U87 tube microphone.. recomend using NOS E88CC NOS Mullard Tube (Holland)....The Innertube U87 RetroFit adds a sonic dimension and clarity that to us sounds even better than the stock U87....Neumann U87 Innertube RetroFit ads a lot more bottom and much more open on top...much, much, "bigger" sonically than a stock 87 that will make your voice cut through... I Also recommend looking into the Neumann M147 tube microphone:)
street price $2799
InnerTUBE RetroFit price $1500
Don Capone
Highly Recommends the Neumann U87
Neumann
Freq. Response 20Hz-20kHz
Kind Large Diaphragm Condenser
Max. SPL 117 dB
Notes Bass Rolloff, Pad, Available in Black or Nickel
Polar Pattern Cardioid/Omni/Figure 8

Voice Talent Manley Reference Cardioid Voice Over
Voice Talent Manley Reference Cardioid Voice Over
Manley Reference Microphone
Manley Reference Cardioid Microphone has that rich tonal balance and liquid character with Warmth and  Clarity. Manley Reference Cardioid Microphones proximity effect offers pretty good immunity from pops and sibilance problems. The Manley Reference Cardioid will add more testosterone to any Voice Talent.
street price $2700
Don Capone
Highly Recommends the Manley Reference Microphone
Manley
Freq. Response 10 Hz-30 kHz
Kind Tube Condenser Microphone
Max. SPL 150 dB
Notes Shockmount
Polar Pattern Cardioid

Voice Talent HORCH RM2J Tube Microphone Voice Over
Voice Talent HORCH RM2J Tube Microphone Voice Over
HORCH RM2J Tube Microphone
HORCH RM2J Tube Microphone - JAN-tube circuit gives a solid bottom...open and smooth sound...detail, full, like velvet... WOW!!!... this is one badass sounding microphone:).. This microphone will even light your cigar!!! With the styling of an old German U-47 microphone and the unique characteristics of either multi pattern shown in (blue) or fixed cardioid in (red) and able to turn off  rear of capsule for capturing perfect cardioid reproduction. The HORCH RM2J has combinations of flavors that ads to its own unique sound signature... This is a killer mic!

street price $5000
HORCH

Wunder CM7 Voice Over Microphone
Wunder CM7 Voice Over Microphone
Wunder CM7 Voice Over Microphone
Wunder CM7...a Wunder-ful mic that has that classic U47...except... it takes it to the next level with more air and clarity then the Neumann U47. A Berlin M7 capsule makes this bad boy purrr... this is it!!!

street price $5999
Don Capone Highly Recommends the Wunder CM7
Wunder Audio

Bock 507 5-ZERO-7 Voice Over Microphone
Bock 507 5-ZERO-7 Voice Over Microphone
Bock 5-ZERO-7 Voice Over Microphone
Bock 507 5-ZERO-7

street price $6600
Don Capone
Highly Recommends the Bock 507
Bock Audio

Voice Talent Telefunken U47 M Voice Over
Telefunken U47 M
Telefunken U47  Microphone
Voice Talents love the Telefunken U47 M microphone for the smooth in-your-face presence and punchy tone. A meticulous recreation of the classic tube microphone. Telefunken U47  A must have for your Microphone collection.
street price $6995
Don Capone
Highly Recommends the Telefunken U47 M
Telefunken
Frequency Response : 20Hz to 20KHz
Field Pattern : Cardioid and Telefunken U47 M Omni Directional
Tube : VF14 or EF14
Weight : 21 oz

Voiceovers Neumann U47 M Voice Over
Neumann U47
Neumann U47  Microphone
The Holy Grail of Microphones... the Neumann U47 microphone... Big Bottom End with Wonderful Low-Mids/Mids/Upper-Mids. since they don't make the Neumann U47 anymore... you can find used Neumann U47 on the net... get ready to pay out the ass for one of these!!!... so... is it worth it?... ya damn straight it is!!! BUT... be warned... and do your research on the condition and the specs of any used U47 mics out there... the VF14m tubes and the power supply and capsules are a must to take a long look at and ask questions about... if ya don't have the dough ray me for the original Neumann U47 ... you can always look into a great U47 Clone. Some of the U47 Clones are pretty damn close to the real deal!!!... do your research!!
street price ?
Don Capone
Highly Recommends the Neumann U47
Neumann
Tube : Telefunken VF14m

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Other Voice Talent Microphones Used by Voice Talent Artists That Deserve Mentioning Are
Rode NTK, Electro-voice RE-20, AKG C12, Electro-voice RE-27, Lawson L47MP MKII, Wunder CM7, Telefunken CineMike CM47, Shure SM58, Studio Projects C1, Neumann TLM 102, Soundelux U195, Bock Audio Elux 251, AKG C12 vr, Microtech Gefell M92, RØDE Classic II, Blue Bluebird, The BIG Vocal Microphone by Big Sound, Inc., The BIG-ER Vocal Microphone by Big Sound Inc., BLUE Kiwi, Microtech Gefell UM70S, Mojave Audio MA-200, Peluso 2247, Neumann M 147 tube, Blue Dragonfly, Telefunken R-F-T AK47, Brauner VM1 KHE, Neumann U89 i, Sennheiser MKH60, AKG C-414 B-ULS, Neumann U47, JZ Microphone BH-2, JZ Microphones Black Hole, Blue Baby Bottle, Neumann TLM 102, CharterOak SA538B Electro-voice RE-27, Lawson AIR, Bock Audio 507, AKG C12 VR, Microtech Gefell M930, Microtech Gefell MT 71 S, Audio Technica AT4060, Korby KAT47, Brauner VM1 KHE, Neumann M149, Horch RM2J Tube Microphone, Groove Tubes MXL V77S, Peluso 22 251, Studio Projects T3, CharterOak SA538, Blue Mouse, Brauner Phantom AE, Groove Tubes GT67, Sennheiser MKH50, Lawson L251FET, Sontronics Helios, M-Audio Sputnik, Wagner U47w, Korby KAT251, Manley Reference Gold, FLEA 47, Wunder CM7, Wagner U47w, The Mic Shop MS-47, Korby KAT U47, Vertigo Sound VS47, NU-47, Soundelux Elux 251, Lawson L47FET, Audio Technica AT-4033, Electro-voice RE-27, AKG Solid Tube, Shure KSM32, Brauner Valvet, Telefunken Ela M 251 E, Shure SM57, Langevin CR2001, Soundelux U99, Neumann M-147, Josephson Microphones, Neumann-Gefell UM57, Lawson L251 Tube Mic, Pearlman TM1, Wunder Audio CM7-GT, Shure SM-7, Neumann U67, Bock 5 Zero 7, CharterOak E700, Sennheiser MD421, Shure KSM-44, Sanken CU-41, Royer Ribbon Microphones, Korby Convertible Microphones, Coles 4038, Marshall MXL 909, Microtech Gefell UM75 Tube Condenser Microphone, Heil PR-40, Sanken CU-44X, Neumann M-49, Shure SM7B, Lawson L251 FET, Bock Audio 195, Korby KAT67, Sony C-800G Tube Condenser Microphone, sE Electronics sE Gemini II, sE z5600a, Lauten Audio LT-381 Oceanus, HCL Faust F2, Stellar CM-6, AEA R84 DJV Ribbon Mic, Tube Microphones, FET Microphones.

Voice Talent USB Microphones that are Great to use as Podcasting Microphones are Blue Snowball USB Microphone, Rode Podcaster USB Microphone for Voice Overs. .MP3 Demos and .WAV Microphone Demos are always a good reference to compare mics... but the best and only true way to see if a Microphone is right for your voice is to take it home and try it out in your studio.

Condenser Microphones have more detail, clarity and intimacy than Dynamic Microphones so are used more by Voice Talent Artists for voiceover recording. Condenser Microphones are much more sensitive so an acoustically treated room may sometimes be required. Condenser microphones use a 48v phantom power source as Dynamic Microphones do not. Dynamic Microphones are studio workhorses and more tolerant to climate and humidity and generally do not sound as good as Condenser Microphones. Bottom line... use whatever gets the voice over work done and in your budget.

Whether or not a high end Voice Over Talent Microphone is "worth it" to you is a question only you can answer. Certainly it depends to a great degree on the type of work that you do and on your budget. Remember go to your local dealer and do as much microphone demos as you can. Some voice may sound better on less expensive mics. Remember Voice Acting is what it says it is...ACTTING.. So no matter how expensive a microphone is in my opinion 60% is coming from the Voice Over Actor the other 40% is the equipment:) Research Research Research! and remember just because someone says it with conviction don't make it true. It's all opinion in the Voice Over Talent game.. So do what works for you.
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