Condenser Mics

Posted on Jun 22, 2004 04:11 am
Lonsdale_London
Member Since: May 22, 2004

Recently I've been recording vocals with a dynamic mic and it doesnt capture enough of the ambience I want. Can any of you suggest some cheap condenser mics that I could purchase?.

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flame
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Jun 22, 2004 04:14 am

i know samson makes one for like £60, which is meant to be alright...ill go dig out the name and model of it. aparently there's laodsa budget condensor mics coming ut now that just copy thre big names, but with parts made in china to bring down costs - but hey, if they sound good they can make em on mars for all i care.

gimee five ill find this one for ya...

flame
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Jun 22, 2004 04:20 am

ok, SE electronics make something called the SE1A which is a small diaphragm condensor for £69 ( www.sonic-distribution.com ), got some good reviews.

the samson one ( www.soundtech.co.uk/samson/co1.htm ) looks pretty good and im gonna try one of them myself when funds allow...

hope this is of some help!

Lonsdale_London
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Since: May 22, 2004

Jun 22, 2004 04:36 am

I was possibly thinking about this www.venuemusic.com.au/Products.asp?ProdID=651 one.
It works out at about 75 pounds. Can anyone tell me anything about if they have used it before or looking at the specs.

Can someone give me a bit of backround on the difference between small and large diaphragms?, Does a large diagphragm give better detail and more sensitivity?.

Thanks

Edvo
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Since: Feb 18, 2004

Jun 22, 2004 04:40 am

Behringer B1 and B2, I never tried and have no idea about quality, but they are large diaphragm and really cheap

flame
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Jun 22, 2004 04:41 am

the behringer stuff is generally ok for the money, though ive not used this...

guitwizz
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Since: May 25, 2004

Jun 22, 2004 09:41 am

I have one. For the money it is great, especially when you consider its almost the only one in that price range with patterns,plus the pad and rolloff. It has a good high boost for the vocal ambience you need. Plus its built like a tank!! Man, the shock mount is worth about 40 bucks itself......

pjk
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Since: Apr 08, 2004

Jun 22, 2004 09:57 am

I have a Studio Projects B3, which offers omni, cardiod, and figure 8. Also offers -10db pad, and low cut. I got mine for 160$us shipped, with the shockmount. I haven't used it for much more than small jobs yet, but am impressed so far.