Mics for under $100 - that just may work for you.

**Backyard Record** · 11-05-2012

HI,

Some great mic's there in this list!
I guess it is one thing to use a preamp on a cheaper microphone but it is another to capture a quality signal/recording with that preamp.
I have heard the Neumann TLM103 Sound rubbish when the person recording it used terrible 'technique' in both the recording 'zone' and signal path.
Pre's are good but a wiser beginning would be to use correct and appropriate technique in the placing of mics on the sound source.
I LOVE the Sm57 and i believe it to be an awesome mic that can capture some great sound.
Samson, t.bone, Behringer and MXL do produce reasonable quality for a cheap price with obviously some sounding better than others.
All the best

**SuperFlyEli** · 12-08-2012

If i missed it somewhere in here, the Audix I5 is a fantastic mic as well. I'd be happy with that mic over an SM57 any day.

**ido1957** · 12-08-2012

My 57 works just fine for me.

**moresound** · 12-10-2012

The I5 seems a bit brighter than a 57 - to me. YMMV.

**Eaglerulez** · 02-17-2013

Thanks for writing this!

**martin_p78** · 02-21-2013

The M-Audio Nova. Brillant Mic. 100$ Useful for crispy clear vocals and good for acoustics instruments too.

**BrandonLott** · 02-27-2013

Hey folks, I'm looking at purchasing a new mic, but I'm truly on a budget here so I'm looking at two mics both pricing at $100: the MXL V67G and the Sterling ST51. Which do you think would be better for indie folk music? (acoustic guitar, male/female vocals, cello) I need your suggestions! Thanks!

**witzendoz** · 02-27-2013

Originally Posted by BrandonLott

Hey folks, I'm looking at purchasing a new mic, but I'm truly on a budget here so I'm looking at two mics both pricing at $100: the MXL V67G and the Sterling ST51. Which do you think would be better for indie folk music? (acoustic guitar, male/female vocals, cello) I need your suggestions! Thanks!

I don't have the Sterling, but I have never heard anything great about them, I do have a MXL V67G, and while it's not the most expensive mic in my locker it does sound very good for the price and will get a reasonable / usable result.

Alan.