ElectroVoice markets its series of N/D small diaphragm dynamic microphones as female vocal mics. The now-discontinued N/D 357, which the N/D 367 has since replaced, is the middle price model in this series. The microphone captures a wide range of sounds accurately, with fairly quick transients for a dynamic mic. Its clean, bright, and unusually smooth treble response gives sounds an airy quality, but can sometimes introduce unwanted sibilance on vocals. While its small diaphragm limits its bass response, it has a very prominent proximity effect, which provides a recognizable boost in mid-bass. It captures sounds cleanly and smoothly, and its distinctive frequency properties add character that can be appropriate for some sound sources.
Microphones | No. 117
MS47 Mark II Tube Mic
by Larry Crane
For many years, Bill Bradley (Tape Op #42) has built a reputation for expertly repairing microphones in the Nashville area. Over ten years ago, Bill branched into building his own mics, and the MS47...