Jamie, Stephen and I recorded samples of a few different mics and techniques for spoken word. The mics used were a Shure SM57 and Neumann U87, each with a pop filter. Here are the samples and my thoughts.
SM57 (cardoid) at 3 inches
Focussed on upper mids, lacking in lower mids and bass. Quite present, probably due to SM57 presence peak. Very dry and intelligible but not as rich and detailed as the U87.
U87 in cardoid at 3 inches
Much proximity effect brings out rich lower mids and bass. Lacking slightly in upper mid presence and quite soft sounding for condenser. Possibly useful for an authoritative male voice over sound where unnatural bass is required. A slight bass cut or a little more distance may help.
U87 in omni at 3 inches
Similar to cardoid but less bass due to lack of proximity effect and more upper mids presence. Maybe good for a close, personal voice over sound without so much extra bass.
U87 in cardoid at 80cm
Soft in tone, some mid to low room resonance/reflections audible? I thought it sounded very slightly chorused and ringy. Strange because the dead room should be extremely dead. A more smooth, homogenous, compact tone which may fit better with other sound elements.
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