opinions plz!
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Posted on Sep 06, 2008 07:12 pm
muzika
Music is my boyfriend
Member Since: Jan 31, 2008
what do u think of these 2 mics?:
~MXL 990 USB Condenser mic
~Behringer C-1 Studio Condenser Microphone
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Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Sep 06, 2008 07:54 pm I like the MXL a little better as it has a bit fuller sound to it. It is a good all around vocal mic and can be used in many other area's as well.
The C-1 has a bit of a bump in the upper mids that can sound a bit un-natural at times.
muzikaMusic is my boyfriendMember
Since: Jan 31, 2008
Sep 06, 2008 08:00 pm oh good, so its a good mic then, the 1st one that is...im needing a new mic and i know ive asked about mics before but now im ready to really shop around for one so i wanna make sure, i dont have a huge budget and that 1st one can sell for 100$
muzikaMusic is my boyfriendMember
Since: Jan 31, 2008
Sep 06, 2008 08:04 pm ugh i just noticed its usb powered, thats not good, it hooks right into ur computor, hmmm my one now hooks into my mixer, it has the big round end, and i need it in my mixer to record in my program do i not? cause thats how it works now..
Sep 06, 2008 08:04 pm look into the karma's, way cheaper and from what I have heard, awesome.
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Sep 06, 2008 08:11 pm The MXL 990 is a standard XLR connected mic. It is not USB. There is a version that is but the MXL 990 is not. I own one so I'm pretty confidant on that.
www.mxlmics.com/condenser...L990/mxl990.htm
muzikaMusic is my boyfriendMember
Since: Jan 31, 2008
Sep 06, 2008 08:45 pm ah ok...well the one i seen it said it was usb, thats on ebay tho im not sure ill be buying my music stuff from ebay i dont trust it for that really but..
GeoffSM7b the Chuck Noris of Mic'sContributor
Since: Jun 20, 2002
Sep 07, 2008 10:21 am i used a 990 when my go to mic wehn out and a poject ( last resort) and it worked very well. a little EQ and all was well. not bad for a low priced mic.
olddogMember
Since: Jul 02, 2003
Sep 08, 2008 03:02 am I have a MXL 990 & 992 and the 990 is a nice mic, but for a bit more the MXL 992 is alot better sounding IMO.
Dan
muzikaMusic is my boyfriendMember
Since: Jan 31, 2008
Sep 08, 2008 01:45 pm great thanks guys:)
CptTrippsCzar of Turd PolishMember
Since: Jun 20, 2006
Sep 08, 2008 03:43 pm 990 for most things, the C-1's were actually quite decent as overheads on drums though.
TadpuiI am not a crook's headMember
Since: Mar 14, 2003
Sep 08, 2008 03:52 pm The MXL 990 isn't exactly an award-winning mic, but it's a competent mid-diaphragm condensor. At Musician's Friend, the plain 990 model is selling for $49, which is a steal.
Then they have a 990 model that has a rolloff and -10dB pad switch for like $10 or $20 more. The pad switch would be useful if you're planning on micing any loud sound sources like guitar amps or drums. My 990 distorts/clips when presented with a cranked guitar amp. Otherwise, the plain model 990 is a good entry-level condensor for vocals and acoustic instruments.
muzikaMusic is my boyfriendMember
Since: Jan 31, 2008
Sep 15, 2008 01:54 pm between these 2:
MXL V63M Studio Condenser Microphone
MXL 990 Condenser Microphone with Shockmount
the 990 better than the v63M?
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Sep 16, 2008 06:39 pm Personal choice would be the 990. It has a smoother frequency curve and not as big a drop off on the high end. But the low end charts our much fuller as well on the 990.
muzikaMusic is my boyfriendMember
Since: Jan 31, 2008
Sep 21, 2008 04:55 pm hmm..thanks
Oct 09, 2008 06:17 am spend a little more and buy a studio projects b-1. i dont own one but i've heard amazing things and i've listened to a few recordings of them are it sounded great.
i have a behringer c-1 and its not that great but not horrible. probably about the same quality as any large diaphram condensor that's 100 bucks or less
