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(More customer reviews)I purchased the PR40 for use in audiobook production. It works very well for most voices...particularly the female voices with which I work. I have the mic running through the preamps on an M-Audio ProjectMix IO into Pro Tools 8.
The PR40's end-address capsule has great off-axis noise reduction. I often do recording sitting right in front of my computer, rather than requiring a sound-proof booth. And, being a diaphragm mic rather than a condenser, it is able to take higher SPLs. The salesman who sold me the PR40 uses his as a vocal mic in live stage performances. Large diaphragm dynamic mics are a fairly unusual breed of mic, so you have to know a little about them before you start using them in every situation. The large diaphragm picks up a lot of nuance and depth that you wouldn't find in, say, a Shure SM57. But it isn't a studio condenser.
In terms of quality, the mic is well-built--Heil usually puts out great products. It comes with a hard case and a mount, but not a shock mount. The built-in pop filters are pretty pathetic (i.e., they don't work at all...you'll pop just thinking about the letter 'P') so if you're going to close mic this for vocals, you're going to want to invest in a decent pop filter. The mic is designed for close mic'ing, but in my experience, if male voices get too close, the bass can get slightly overwhelming.
Overall, however, the Heil PR40 is a fantastic mic. Just do your research and make sure you understand what it can and can't do. If you're looking for an all-around studio microphone for recording music, this probably isn't the mic for you. But, if you're looking for something with which to record voiceovers, chances are you won't beat the PR40 without spending a whole lot more money.
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