AT4033 or RODE NT1 -NTK Tube mic

[BigDakota]

Ok, doing vocals soon. I used to have a 4033, I kind of liked it but parted with it. I need a decent vocal mic. Whats your opinion on the Rode NT1 vs. The NTK Tube vs. 4033? I have an hhb radius pre-amp compressor. Thanks!!!

[J.B.Horns]

The ntk is friggin' solid! It is a super mic for vocals and bass cabs. That's about all I've tried it on, but it's always the first mic I reach for when tracking vocals. The 4033 is a mic I regret selling though. It sounded awesome on acoustic guitars, and was pretty smooth on vocals too. I know a lot of people swear by it for bass cabs. In my opinion, either the ntk or the 4033 is a mic worth getting and holding on to. I havent heard the NT1, but the few people I know who have one aren't too stoked.

[Fieryjack]

The 4033 is an excellent mic. Great for vox, acoustic guitar (as mentioned). Mic has a lot of detail and sounds great even thru a ****ty preamp. For what it's worth, I read it's Alan Parson's favorite mic on Vox.