Mic for rec vocals. {the regular one}

[Proveras]

hey.
I need a mic for rec vocals. wich one do you recomend?

I will buy 2 sm57, 2 condenser mic about 200 dlls, and an akg d112.

I will rec drums first and so on.

wich mic do you recomend in these range price?
is the sm58 good enough?
what about the condensor mic I wil buy?
what about the RODE NT1?

thanx for your replys.


[This message has been edited by Proveras (edited 07-19-2000).]

[Track Rat]

If you get the Rode,that'll be your vocal mic.

[Paulie]

Hi Proveras, Checkout mixonline.com , They test many condenser mikes. They say Rode NT-1 is good on vocals, nogood on drums. I have an AT4033, This mike is incredible on everything. SM58s are verygood on floor toms and guitar cabs. Paulie.

[Krystof01]

Get the NT-1 for vocals, the best money can buy in this range-the only thing I would say is that it may be worth testing a few side by side in the shop, it is said that all are a little differnt in sound-pick the best.

With concern to the sm58. The sm57 and sm58 are the same mic-it's only the head that's different-screw the sm58 head off and you have a 57. The 58 is the industry standard vocal mic/used generally for live performances and is also good on the harmonica. I bought a 57 and 58, when I am recording instruments I use them both as 57's and when I need a vocal mic for live I sometimes use the 58. So it may be worth buying one of each but if you do not require a 58 then just buy two 57's (the head of the 58 with the top off is slightly different as it does not have a grill on).

Any questions on this just ask.

[Spray]

Hmm tried it out (on snare and guitar amp)and I dont think the 58 sounds like my 57s. Maybe I should get an older 58 to try with?

[John Sayers]

why not a NT3 - it will work on kick and guitars - (INXS new album coming out soon uses them for just that) will handle 142spl
so you can scream into it.

[FBstdminime]

I thought the NT3 was a drum overhead mic... You mean you can use it on kick drum? Has anyone tried this?

Eric



[This message has been edited by FBstdminime (edited 07-30-2000).]

[FBstdminime]

[Tonewoods]

Hey Proveras...
Since you're in Mexico, what are the odds of picking up Mexican Shures for a good price? The last time I looked at one of my favorite vocal mics, a Shure SM7, I noticed that they are now manufactured in Mexico, as are 57's and 58's, I think. If you can get an SM7 for a couple hundred bucks, grab it, and send one to me, too...

[Proveras]

ok. I will tell you how much they cost Tonewoods, but believe me, it´s cheaper in USA.

What about the NADY SCM900 (1 inch Diaphragm condenser)
it cost $99.99 at musician´s friend.

do you think it can make the job for vocals, or you preffer another one in these price range?

(it looks cool)

http://www.nadywireless.com/scmmics.html#scm900

[John Sayers]

yes you can use the NT3 on kick - it is rated at 143spl which is one of the highest spl ratings I've ever seen. According to Colin Hill - (Nat sales manager) he saw the guys from INXS (i.e. money is not a problem) using them for drums and especially for guitars. They had 2 vox AC30s with NT3s out front.
cheers

[Proveras]

the NT3?

CAN I USE THE NT3 FOR REC VOCALS AND BASS DRUM KICK?

is this a good mic for this aplications?


What about the NADY SCM900 (1 inch Diaphragm condenser)
it cost $99.99 at musician´s friend.
do you think it can make the job for vocals, or you preffer another one in these price range?

(it looks cool)
http://www.nadywireless.com/scmmics.html#scm900

[Prism]

I was more or less shocked when I saw that large diaphragm condenser from Nady for 100 bucks in Musician's Friend. Personally I wouldn't expect much from it, but then it's worth looking in to. I'd rather have an Audio Technica AT3525 ...slightly more expensive, but it's got a nifty shock mount & everything.

Isaiah