What type of mic for recording
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Posted on Mar 12, 2003 09:08 pm
AndrewB
Member Since: Feb 11, 2003
I was interested to hear from everyone their views on the best microphone for acoustic guitars, vocals (generally not percussion). Price range $50-$150 (OK, so I'm a cheapskate). Given my budget should I aim at second hand stuff?
PS. Thanks for previous advice - I've now bought a small Behringer mixer(602)and recording with ease again. No compressor as yet but the Blockfish plugin seems to be doing a reasonable job. Just trying the plugin the adds Talent. Oh well.
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WaltChief Cook and Bottle WasherMember
Since: May 10, 2002
Mar 12, 2003 09:56 pm Good recomendations Jues!
TwoCents on Mk012. Great for guitar. I do prefer a large diaphram for vocals however. For all around I would look to the top of Jues list. The Behringers.
Mar 12, 2003 10:29 pm Another nice mic for $99 is the Shure SM57...
C'mon, ya'll knew that was coming, didn't ya?
Mar 12, 2003 11:37 pm Thanks - so most of you think the condenser mic is the way to go rather than a dynamic?
juesContributor
Since: Dec 30, 2002
Mar 13, 2003 04:35 am For acoustic guitar and vocal work? No question about it. I think the B2 would make an excellent mic for your needs.
jues
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Mar 13, 2003 10:42 pm Got to try a B2 last week, it was a very clear sounding mic. Real flat response, and very nice pick up patterns. As jues said, it would work well for both vocal and close micing of a guitar.
WaltChief Cook and Bottle WasherMember
Since: May 10, 2002
Mar 16, 2003 09:34 am Ok, Finally got a set of B2's in and tested. They where on back order at MF. First impression (limited testing) was that pretty much as Noise mentioned clean and flat. (good things) I ran then with a set of NT1's, and there was not much difference. The NT1's where a little more crisp. This was a very limited test but as far as I can tell they are a very welcome addition to the mic box!
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Mar 16, 2003 09:35 pm so you did go buy a pair then? Are they matched?
WaltChief Cook and Bottle WasherMember
Since: May 10, 2002
Mar 16, 2003 10:02 pm Bought two. I saw no option for "matched" sets. They seem to be plenty close so far. I picked them up for their omni patern. With the set of NT1's center on 90deg that will make up the modified deca tree we talked about. I will be testing them real good on the 29th. I will be using the B2's to record about a 3 hour panel / group discussion (good omni work) and then the big band with the deca in the evening. Should get plenty of sample to check them out.
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Mar 16, 2003 10:28 pm Sweet, I may have to order a set. I hope you get em tried before the sale ends.
WaltChief Cook and Bottle WasherMember
Since: May 10, 2002
Mar 17, 2003 08:37 am I will get the recording loaded up and give them a real good inspection day after recording and put in a post for you. I get a lot of tones and a full frequency spectrum to work with recording the BB. The only aspect that I don't see being able to test is the cardiod patern.
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Mar 17, 2003 09:23 pm I would trust that they will have decent pattern. The rest of their gear seems to all fall into a pretty tight tolerance as far as keeping things on the up and up. So I would suspect they have it down.
