May 24, 2003 03:30 am no idea, but theres a few here though...
www.homerecordingconnecti...st&cat_id=5
Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic
Posted on May 23, 2003 11:55 pm
murray the k
Member Since: May 23, 2003
I need some suggestions please on a decent condenser mic. I do all my recording myself and only record vocals and guitar live. I'm looking at spending less than $150. Anyone owned or used any of the Marshall mics? What about the Samson C01? Any help greatly appreciated.
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May 24, 2003 03:30 am no idea, but theres a few here though...
www.homerecordingconnecti...st&cat_id=5
May 24, 2003 04:03 am I've only been using a condensor for a couple of days, but the helpful people around here at HRC have directed me towards the Oktava MK-319, a russian LD condensor that runs about $100 new. Having never used a condensor before, I did't know what to look for, but this thing is so super sensitive conpared to even my best dynamics, it has totally changed my perspective of what makes a good sounding mic. Coupled with my new compressor this thing picks up *everything*
May 24, 2003 04:42 am We have the Octava MK-319 and a higher end Audio Technica. We use the Octava for instruments and the AT for vocs. For what I paid for the AT I sort of wish I had just gotten another Octava and saved a couple hundred bucks. I'd have to say the Octava is your best bet. Surf the site a bit and you'll see that everyone here sings their praises and you can't beat the price.
We also have a set of pencils from our Audix fusion 6 drum mic kit that are proving to be a killer set of overheads for room enhancement.
I'd go with the Octava. Like Jamie said- good quality, great price.
May 24, 2003 08:41 am MK 319 has been getting a lot of praise the last few days in both forums . I'd check it out man , for the $$ you can do a whole lot worse .
May 24, 2003 08:54 am Well, there is a chick on ebay selling 319's for $85, which is a great deal (though it does not come with a shockmount. I got mine, but honestly, I haven't even had a chance to use it yet...so I can't give an honest review, but I hope to this weekend, but being a long holiday weekend, my "honey-do" list is kinda long :-)
May 24, 2003 01:52 pm Does the Oktava require phantom power? I dont think my mixer has phantom power, how would I get around that.
May 24, 2003 02:44 pm dB, she jacked 'em up to $87 now :O)
murry, yes, the Oktava (and any condensor I would imagine) takes phantom power. I'm guessing you're using the 414 mkII 4-track as a mixer?? If so consider this: You've given yourself a budget of $150? You can get an Oktava for $90-something and the other $50 or 60 can get you a nice little mixer from Behringer. This www.musiciansfriend.com/s...267166146771406 is the one I've got, but they make smaller ones. The preamps hiss a little, but for for this price you will NOT be disappointed.
May 24, 2003 04:43 pm i would go for the Behringer B-1
It works really good for me
and it cost me about 150 Euro's (i guess that's about the same amount in US $ )
and it came with some free stuff you'll normally have to buy seperately
May 24, 2003 05:32 pm Hi There,
I have several MXL microphones: MXL 603S, MXL 2003, MXL V67G, and MXL V77S.
In your price range I would recommend either the MXL V67 or the MXL 2003. Avoid the MXL 2001, as it has a nasty top end response. The MXL 67 is a surprisingly good sounding budget large diaphragm condenser.
For guitars and overheads, the MXL 603S small diapragm condenser is also worth getting.
From what I have heard, I would avoid the Samson C01 and Behringer B1. If you can spend a little more money, Studio Projects also has some nice condenser microphones like the B1, C1, C4, and T3.
May 25, 2003 01:50 pm Thanks for the info on the Marshall mics. I dont have phantom power ion my Tascam 414 mkII, what is the consenses on the A.R.T mic pre amps? I'm trying to avoid buying a new mixer at this point as I feel the mic is more important as I'm using a Radio Shack mic (ugghh) for the time being.
May 25, 2003 02:31 pm hey, dont knock the crappy mics...im using some right rubbish at the minute!
having said that, id be using condensor mic if i had one
May 25, 2003 06:10 pm You might be intereted in the AKG-C1000B which can be powered by a "D-Cell" battery which means you won't have to purchase a seperate pre-amp. Rode also make a similar model (I believe it's called the NT-3)
jues.
May 25, 2003 06:48 pm Does the quality of the mic suffer if its powered by a 9 volt?
May 25, 2003 07:35 pm Not at all - although phantom power can provide +48v, most mic's don't need anywhere near this much power.
jues.
May 25, 2003 11:26 pm Is the Studio Project B1 phantom powered?
May 26, 2003 07:24 pm Murray, the SP B1 does require phantom power. And the mics that are built to house an internal power source, ie:batterys work just fine, just not very long. I have a CAD E-100 which can use a pair of 9v batts internally, and they will only last about 80 minutes before they start to degrade for lack of power. But untill that point it works the same as if hooked to 48v.
May 27, 2003 12:41 am i was eye'balling the AKG c1000s, a small diaphram condensor that can be powered by 9v, until i spent my $ elsewhere.
the whole prospect of a portable condensor for minidisc adventures is appealing.
Jul 31, 2003 03:58 pm I had the same desision,a condenser mike and preamp or a rode nt3 with 9volt battery,money rules so it was the rode its so sensitve so i was upset to see it get only6/10 in CM review,the rule is this if you get a good mike get a good compressor, one needs the other.
top of the range bluebottle or neuman and same
$20000
we can only dream.
best for the home muso rode ntk valve an focurite pro $1000.
best with good software Waves vst effects an rodent3 or octavia $400 approx, hope this helps,jim
Jul 31, 2003 05:24 pm i still want that c1000s :OD ::greedy grin::
Aug 01, 2003 12:49 pm Read the post " What was missing" in the gear gab and you will find your answer.
Aug 02, 2003 01:42 pm I have the Rode NT1000, Oktava MK319, Shure KSM32, Studio Projects B1, MKL 603. My favorite for an all around mic is the SP B1. They're like $80 and work well for vocals and acoustic guitar alike. Best $80 I've spent in a long time. Get a small Berry UB mixer for the phantom power and you're set. You don't have to get a big time mixer, Behringer makes some little tiny ones that will do the job. If you've got just a few more bucks to spend, then get an M-Audio DMP3 instead. You'll be glad you did.
Blessings, Terry
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