I bought one of these SE Icis tube mics from Front End Audio about a year ago and have used it exclusively for recording vocals in my project studio ever since. I chose it from among half a dozen or more other similarly-priced mics that the guys at Front End Audio kindly let me try out in the studio there at Front End. The SE Icis proved to have the smoothest sound, a warm tone, and worked well with my voice. (You can hear the results in my case with any of the songs on the "Family Friendly Radio" EP at myspace.com/thecranesareflyingband). I would definitely recommend the Icis to anyone looking for a vocal studio mic in this price range.
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