Microphones for singers and songwriters- In studio with Pino Marino

The 47 and 12 capsules are two complementary transducers, very different in character and intended use, and they adapt well to both vocals and instruments.

The first is a rather neutral capsule across the spectrum, with its natural emphasis on the high-mid range, displaying the typical mid-focused timbre of the 47. On the other hand, the second has a more 'loud' attitude, more pronounced at the extremes of the audio band thanks to a greater proximity effect and a bell curve shifted towards 8-10kHz.

When it comes to vocals, my advice is to choose the Deluxe 47 for rock vocals (vintage tone) and the Deluxe 12 for softer productions (modern tone).

This approach promotes the correct placement of the vocals in the mix without many artificial adjustments, as a rock song will naturally be very 'loud' due to the presence of distorted guitars and prominent drums, leaving the upper midrange open for our vocal track recorded with the 47 to comfortably sit without hindering or being hindered. On the other hand, in a pop production (or any softer genre), the vocal recorded with the Deluxe 12 will have its space within the spectrum and can be the reference instrument for the entire arrangement—full, present, and pleasant.

P.S. Pino chose the Deluxe 12.

The purchase of a studio microphone often relies on habit, sometimes on reading (controversial) technical specifications, and almost never as a result of an awareness derived from in-depth listening tests.

The opportunity to test a microphone on your own instrument (in this case, the voice) is a rare commodity in the global 'add to cart' market. However, it is an immense resource when dealing with the boutique market.

I met Pino Marino, an evergreen figure in Italian singer-songwriter music (as well as a keen ear), to record a song in the studio and conduct tests on our Braingasm Deluxe 12 and 47 large-diaphragm microphones.

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