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Originally posted by RKrizman
I'm auditioning a Lawson L47 right now, which is availabe factory-direct only for about 2 k. (snip) So far (1 day) I'm liking the Lawson a lot. It's fat and distinctive sounding and puts out a very large image. (snip)
I've personally never cared for the 149--it has always seemed too bright or cold and doesn't reach for the sweet stuff. Others disagree.
-R
I'm always amazed at the variety of opinion on both of these mics.
We use both and the 149 tends to be the general, all purpose, go to vocal mic. The Lawson has a bit more 'edge', is a little more 'forward' sounding, and doesn't have the high-end extension of the 149. Great for a more aggressive sound. Love 'em both.
We have 'shot them out' on various vocal sessions repeatedly... We always wind up preferring one or the other, but its always close. Inches, not miles. These two are close relatives in terms of sound.
As far the 149's sound, last nite (er, this morning
) I tracked R N R vox with one:
149>DW Fearn>1176>LA2A>HEDD...
Bright and cold would not fit into my description...
Warm, airy, fat, aggressive, silky, etc., do fit...
BTW, a little 'iron' in the path works wonderfully with the transformerless 149.
As with all things audible, YMMV.