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I recently had a recording session with a band doing covers for a demo. On most of the material I used a blue mouse on the lead male vocals. However on a version of "Jealous Again" by the Black Crowes the "mouse" was just not what we were looking for with these rocked out raspy vocals. We tried several mics including a U87,K2 some ribbon mics, GT MD1B and a sure sm58. None of these excited us and gave us the right vibe. I recently had purchased a PR 30 on eBay to try with a Royer 121 on guitar cabinets. I had read that they were also good on vocals so I decided to give it a try. Immediately we knew we had found the right mic for this song. We ran the vocal through UA 6176 with the PR 30. This mic and preamp combo captured the edge of his vocals without being harsh in the highs nor nasally like the other mics. This relatively inexpensive mic gave us a high price sound that brought out the excitement in the voice while handling all the dynamics in a very pleasing and musical way. It has a condenser quality but worked where other condensers did not. I am very impressed with this mic as a vocal mic and I am still looking forward to trying it on guitar cabs as I originally intended to use it.Read full review
I had read and heard great information about Heil microphones in genereal. I was in the market for a solid moderately priced broadcast quality mic for use with male vocals, voice overs, guitar cabinet mic'ing, and various other applications. My research boiled it down to 2 models that fit the category and my budget: the EV RE20, the Heil PR30. I went with the Heil PR30. As soon as I received it (for $158!) I replaced the SM58 I have used for years as a live vocal mic. Just as a quick test I ran it through the band PA and it was astonishing how much more crisp and clear it performed than the 58. The pickup pattern was sharp as well. It didn't reproduce the banging china cymbal three feet to my left, just my ambitious vocals. However, when I pointed the front end firing capsule at the ride cybmal, it reproduced the ringing and attack very clear and musically. I am very impressed with the PR30. I will definitely get another to match it, and will undoubtedly get ahold of the vocal handheld version of the PR30; the PR35. Even though two PR30's would probably suffice in a drum overhead application, I am also interested in the PR30B which is described as the PR30 but designed more for overhead mic'ing. Most of the reviews I read about the PR30 explained its similarity to condenser microphones. I found that to be a perfect description of the sharpness of the PR30. And just shy of $160, I can't wait to record with it. Buy this microphone. If you don't like it, I will gladly take it off your hands.Read full review
The Heil PR-30 is a large diaphragm "Dynamic" mic. I used this mic on a couple of new Guitar tracks I am presently recording. My first thought when I A-B with my other go to Mic was WOW! Has such smooth highs and great bottom end. I then tried it on Live vocals and another WOW! Im gonna get a couple more of these for recording and Live! Im a Professional FOH Engineer, and recording buff. These mics Kick Butt! Love the non-proximity effect. Stick these on guitars,vocals, and Drum Overheads and you will dig it especially for the price tag of these mics. Oh yea- no phantom power needed lol. If you considering a ribbon mic try to A-B with this mic before you buy! Michael John Mills Recording Artist,Songwriter,Engineer
This Microphone will hold it's own with the best Dynamics or Condensers. It has a full sound with a sparkle on the top end. Good for both vocals and instruments Live and Recording. Acoustic/electric guitars horns sound very smooth and realistic. Strings sound beautiful. I haven’t tried it on many other instruments but I think you get the picture. If you are condenser or Ribbon advocate give it a try. It may be the only mic besides a Sennheiser or Electro Voice RE20 that you have in your arsenal. Although for this price and quality I would think it would it still does not come with a bag or case (Mr. Heil I’ll gladly send my address). I have a pair of champagne which I love and would like to pick up the new black model. John Aspromonte
I've been tracking some heavy/crunchy rhythm guitar tracks with the Heil PR30 paired up with a Cascade Fathead ribbon mic. These two mics compliment each other well and besides using a high and low pass filter, I don't plan on using any corrective eq on my guitar tracks. They are pretty much sitting in my mix where I want them already. Of course mic placement and good source tone are the rule of the day, but this mic is doing the job I want it to do flawlessly. Can't wait to put it on a snare drum or track some aggressive vocals with it. I've got a feeling some of my old go-to mics are going to get used a lot less.
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'The PR 30 is often compared to high priced ribbon microphones for its wide frequency response and immaculate sound quality. The PR 30 is perfect as a guitar and amplifier cabinet microphone, as well as for drums, but it is also right at home as a vocal microphone, thanks to its internal passive filtering and uniquely designed screen, which virtually eliminates popping and sibilance during up-close vocals.' Sounds a bit harsh on vocals with a lot of plosives. The PR30 has its uses but I always go back to the SM7.
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Picks up your amp just like it sounds, unless your room bounces sound waves like popcorn...even then it has powerful rear noise rejection. Its about the size of a small potato, I got the black one, looks really cool, can be used for lots of applications. The item description says it all. Expensive, but a good investment.
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Excellent Mic,used for Snare Drum and Electric Guitar recordings.One the best microphones ever used in my studio. I bought it because already i own a Pr-48 for recording Bass and Kick drum.I just felt awesome when i recorded the first time. Simple, Just Buy it!