condenser mic decision

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Member Since: Nov 10, 2005

So ive decided on purchasing my first condenser mic. After thought and help from friends and people on here i've come to the conclusioin the Rode NT1-A is the one for me. My question is though does anyone have sound samples of it or own and have anything to say about? also does it have good versatility, such as could it mic vocals well then mic an acoustic guitar just as well. thank you.

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Czar of Midi
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Since: Apr 04, 2002


Nov 23, 2005 08:48 pm

Well I know there are several peep's here who own them. I am guessing that being Thanksgiving tommorrow you might not get an answer right away.

As for doing vocals as well as guitar, yes indeed it will. Very good for both.

Eat Spam before it eats YOU!!!
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Since: May 11, 2002


Nov 24, 2005 08:21 am

I have two and have used it pretty well on everything. I tend to double mic acoustic guitars on the body below your elbow and just below where the neck attaches.


Faze 2 Studios
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Since: Aug 15, 2005


Nov 24, 2005 02:20 pm

yeah, I have 2 NT1-a's and a nt1000. The Nt1-A's are for sure worth the money. Probably worth three times what they cost new. They are very versitile. I use them for both for Vocals and as a sterio pair for acoustic guitars. And even as drum overheads. these are very nice mic's and I don't think you'd be dissapointed with your purchase.
-Melty

Hold 'Em Czar
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Since: Dec 30, 2004


Nov 24, 2005 03:18 pm

yeppers, my roomate got one (after months of research) and we both came to the conclusion, it's the best bang for the buck as far as first LDC's.......i don't have any samples of it on this computer, but yeah it's a good mic, and it's got a rock solid reputation.....

good choice in my opinion

wyd

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Since: Nov 24, 2005


Nov 25, 2005 08:56 am

I've used a NT1 for five years and have been very happy with it for micing acoustic guitar and vocals. However, a few months ago, a friend of mine loaned me his new Behringer B-1, which generally goes for half the money of the NT1. I found the B-1 to be as responsive and rich as the NT1 but slightly brighter and more naturally sounding.

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Since: Nov 28, 2005


Nov 30, 2005 09:36 am

I have a NT1A and I think it's great mic as others have said. Lowest self noise of ANY ldc.

There is a lot of "air" around the top end but they don't sound hyped.

I have recorded both vocals and acoustic guit with it and it sounded great on both.

IMHO, good mic placement and new strings makes or breaks an acoustic guitar recording, reguardless of the mic (within reason). Some gobos or draped moving blankets really help make the recording seem more present as well.

While I think every one needs a decent ldc in the quiver, I love the sound of my wife's voice through it, but I prefer the darker more lo-fi sound of a 57 on my own voice (with a little tube stink). Of course, I can't sing either.

You'll definitely need a good pop filter.
For me it as much a target and distance regulator as plosive attenuator.

The stedman pop filters work alot better than the fabric ones, but panty hose on a coat hanger will do in a strech.

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Since: Nov 10, 2005


Dec 01, 2005 11:09 pm

does anyone have any recordings using a nt1-a by any chance? i just really want to get a feel of how it sounds before i go ahead and get one. thank you all.

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