Clownstyle Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Im looking for a good condenser mic for home recording. I recently hooked up with an emcee and hes looking for a good mic so we can start recording some shit over my beats.. Any tips on a good mic to grab? Were looking to spend about 100-150 Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 was going to ask the same thing, i tried recording some vocals today and my shure running through my mixer aint sounding as dope as i thought it would Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dextrous Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 http://www.soundcontrol.co.uk/mod_1/pages/...1.1.5.5-169-135 http://www.soundcontrol.co.uk/mod_1/pages/...=1.1.5.5-169-35 or maybe look at the Rode NT2A if you want switchable polar patterns. It depends what you want to get out of it really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sirchickski Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Shure sm57's .. two of them will do the job. Most famous artists use it live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_Caruso Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Have you got a mixer or soundcard/interface that can provide phantom power? If so you're good to go. I like the Rode NT1000 if you're looking for something simple or a Studio Projects C1. You may want a shockmount for the mic too. I got my NT1000 off ebay with a shockmount for £100, which is a good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wax On Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Have you got a mixer or soundcard/interface that can provide phantom power? If so you're good to go. I like the Rode NT1000 if you're looking for something simple or a Studio Projects C1. You may want a shockmount for the mic too. I got my NT1000 off ebay with a shockmount for £100, which is a good deal.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> word, Rode mics are good. if you spend a bit more you could get the NTK valve mic. I THINK its about £200, but definately a worthwhile investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dextrous Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Shure sm57's .. two of them will do the job. Most famous artists use it live.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Do you know what a condensor mic is? SM57's are a dynamic mic, and yes people use them live which is a totally different situation to recordning.Stop talking about shit that you don't know anything about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x2k Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Have you got a mixer or soundcard/interface that can provide phantom power? If so you're good to go.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Just to re-iterate that incase you missed it, you will need Phantom Power to use a condenser mic (from the mixer, the interface or a mic pre-amp). There are also some condenser mics which you can stick a battery in eliminating the need for Phantom Power although I can't give any advice regarding how good they are. Anyway, I'm sure you already knew all that but it's worth pointing out 'just in case', don't wanna spend a load of money on something you can't use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasquatch Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 http://www.red5audio.com/acatalog/Condensor_Mics.html brilliant value for money, good rich sound from what i've heard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasquatch Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/Jun02/articles/red5mics.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakule Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 you will need somekind of pre amp which will up the gain and power the mic, as far as what you can get for 150 i dont hav a scoobie, never had any experience with mics of that value...the pre will make a big difference... everythin in your chain will colour the sound in its own way - your chain being the chain from mic to recording ie. mic, preamp, eq, desk, hard disk. or whatever you might use... you will need a shock mount, only very few mics have mounts built in, but this stops the mic picking up even the faintest floor vibrations....and of course you'l need a mic stand and a quiet room, condensers pickup much more than your sm57! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakule Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 http://www.red5audio.com/acatalog/Condensor_Mics.html brilliant value for money, good rich sound from what i've heard<{POST_SNAPBACK}> sorry, no offence but thats complete balls! i shoulda said, you got hear it for yourself! never trust anyone elses opinion on a mic (LOL unless its a U87)... it all depends on the source youre recording and its always a personal thing what sounds nice and what doesnt...a load of heads would probably say the above was a thin sounding piece of shit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasquatch Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 also, you could do worse than checking out the beringer condenser mics - you can pick up the C1 for about £30! i know behringer have a lot of stigma attatched to them, but their new equipment is top class, i'd say of similar quality to goods four times the prices (for my money the £18 xm8500 is an sm58 beater) basically try before you buy if possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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