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Posted on May 10, 2008 12:32 pm
muzika
Music is my boyfriend
Member Since: Jan 31, 2008
hey im wondering, what would be one of the best vocal mics for home recording, that wouldnt brake my bank account?? thanks
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pjkPrince CZAR-mingMember
Since: Apr 08, 2004
May 10, 2008 03:26 pm Best is such a relative term =).
as is breaking the bank =) =).
MXL has some condenser mics for 100$us or so. I thought they had a 70$us one too, but i'm not sure now.
Behringer has some low-cost condensers, for close to that.
I've used studio projects (B3, C1) and like them pretty well.
Rode has a NT1A that a lot of people like for around 200$.
Audio Technica has the AT2020 that many like much, I believe Noize2U has one, and likes it much for a beginner LDC. Around 200$ as well.
pjkPrince CZAR-mingMember
Since: Apr 08, 2004
May 10, 2008 03:26 pm also, put in your gear profile, so we know what you're working with, or starting from.
(see my profile, for a basic idea).
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
May 10, 2008 09:02 pm An Audio Technica AT 3035 is a very good mic to fill in a vocal niche with. It is a good price and an all around mic that can be used in many places other then strictly vocals.
May 10, 2008 09:46 pm Ditto Noize on that one.
I don't have a huge amount of experience with all of the latest models of mics, but I can tell you the AT3035 is a solid performer for voice. It makes me sound like God.
Well....maybe Charlie Manson.
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
May 10, 2008 10:39 pm Naw, it makes you sound nicer then Charlie.
pjkPrince CZAR-mingMember
Since: Apr 08, 2004
May 11, 2008 12:26 am Herb sounds like Marilyn Manson?
muzikaMusic is my boyfriendMember
Since: Jan 31, 2008
May 11, 2008 10:58 am hahah thanks alot guys!
WaltChief Cook and Bottle WasherMember
Since: May 10, 2002
May 11, 2008 12:15 pm You're not giving us a clue here muzika. One, if you have time, fill out your bio with your present gear. This will help with matching things up, so to speak.
From there, some questions might be: Male, Female, both? Your intended budget? Genre'? There are a ka-billion mics out there.
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
May 11, 2008 07:42 pm Walt, if ya look at her avatar she is definitely female. I checked her profile already and knew that though.
But Walt makes a good point with that. Like what type of music are you going to be recording and such. Equipment you have already is a help as well.
I see ya got the avatar thing figured out as well. Nicely done.:-)
WaltChief Cook and Bottle WasherMember
Since: May 10, 2002
May 11, 2008 10:18 pm Yes Noize, appears female for sure, but then I've been to CA. Regardless, I was thinkin possibly that there could be male vox in there too. I've seen it done before. Hell, if it's country maybe even a howlin dawg or too!
Sorry, couldn't help myself. Back to the doghouse.
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
May 12, 2008 09:58 pm I'll join ya. I've gotten used to being in it lately.
LokiCone PokerMember
Since: Apr 07, 2002
May 12, 2008 11:24 pm I've recently been using an AKGC1000S on vocals. I don't have much to compare it to, but I do like it's tone a bit better than my MXL mics.
CptTrippsCzar of Turd PolishMember
Since: Jun 20, 2006
May 13, 2008 01:45 pm I also have a C1000S, pretty decent mic. Have used on vox, overheads and acoustics.
LokiCone PokerMember
Since: Apr 07, 2002
May 13, 2008 04:30 pm yeah that mic is great on acustics. I actually pair it with a shure sm94 for acustic and overhead sounds.
muzikaMusic is my boyfriendMember
Since: Jan 31, 2008
May 13, 2008 11:09 pm not hard to see im a chick...ya i will fill out all my profile stuff, ya figured out the avatar, thanks...thanks for the mic options, it helped...
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
May 14, 2008 03:31 pm Thanx for adding some stuff to your profile, that will help a bit for sure.
And ya, not hard to tell at all. :-)
muzikaMusic is my boyfriendMember
Since: Jan 31, 2008
May 14, 2008 04:07 pm hahah thanks...and no problem..
