What mic on the vocals?

[Kelly Holdridge]

Oh, I don't know if you need a dynamic mic. Lots of folks here swear by the NT-1 for vocals (and acoustic guitar), and all we use at work (radio) are condenser mics.

I personally think it's all budget oriented. Yeah, buy some 57s cause you'll use them for everything. But get an NT-1 later (or now, if you've already got the 57s), especially for both acoustic guitar and piano.

After that, it's all R.E. He knows the higher-end mics well, as does sonusman.

[Kelly Holdridge]

Oh. For your drum mics, see these links:
http://homerecording.com/ubb/Forum2/HTML/000701.html

http://homerecording.com/ubb/Forum2/HTML/000724.html

http://homerecording.com/ubb/Forum2/HTML/000726.html

http://homerecording.com/ubb/Forum27/HTML/000492.html

There are a hell of a lot more--use the search function in the top right of your browser screen. You'll generally find all these tips under "Recording Techniques" or "Microphones." Just because it's not a recent topic doesn't mean it's not the best answer for your question.

[pipo]

Hi,
I've built a 2 by 3 metres soundproofroom in my basement for rehearsing with my band.We mainly play Rolling Stones stuff. What kind of mic should I be using for the vocals, and what kind of amp should I connect it to? Im looking for a sound with a lot of reverb like on the old sunrecords rock 'n roll recordings. Should I be using a mic on the bassdrum or a mic attached to the seiling?

[Cliff]

For live vocals you need a dynamic mic. The Shure SM57's and 58's are the most common but not my first choice. There are a whole lot of options to choose from. As far as amps go, for vocals you are going to need a PA system of some sort. If you must go with an amp, use an acoustic guitar amp that has a mic channel like the Peavey Ecoustic 112. If your thinking of running through a regular guitar channel then you would be doing just as good to buy a megaphone and singing through it.

[LongWaveStudio]

get a 58.cus you then can just take off the shield and make it a 57 (same freq response.). get the best of both mics.

[LongWaveStudio]

I was just send a Sennheiser e825S from the company to try out in my studio. It's great for on amps and stuff. And when using it live it's a great vocal mic. I actually find it a bit more warmer and more deep than the SM58:-)

[Track Rat]

What's the price on those?