Cheap Mics! (Your pick!)

[rozsand]

Hey guys, a super-newbie question for ya:

I'm looking to expand my home studio with a couple more cheap dynamic mics, but I'm not sure which to get. I want something to use primarily for micing instrument cabs/combos, but want something versatile enough to work for vocals in a pinch (if possible). I'm not as picky on the vocal end of the spectrum, seeing as I'm a mediocre singer personally, and don't mind using "forgiving" mics. Low noise is more important to me than super-high sensitivity.

Some mics I've been thinking about so far:

- AKG D9000's
- Behringer XM8500's
- Peavey PVi2's

But anything within that price range (sub $70-$80) is fine. Let me know what you think!

[rozsand]

Hmmm... still no advice?

[NYMorningstar]

Get yourself a couple of sm57's.

[notbradsohner]

sm-57s, definatley.

[minofifa]

another vote for sure. the sm's are awsome workhorse mics.

I can't remember the actual brand name but this summer when i was doing some live work with a friend, he was using senheizer? (sp?) anyways they were pretty awsome mics too, a good aternative to the shures

[manning1]

i think beyer has some low priced mics as well. i like beyer mics. might be worth checking them out. also check out the cad gxl. only 50 bucks.
but you need 48volt phantom power in a mixer to run them.
zzounds.com and music123.com have a number of mics under 80 bucks.
just check the user reviews.peace.

[fretwire3d]

SM57. Also, there is a $10 rebate from shure's website right now. It's effective till the end of the year.

[Ronan]

Here are three recomendations:

1) Shure SM57
2) Another Shure SM57
3) a third SM57

[bennychico11]

Originally Posted by fretwire3d

SM57. Also, there is a $10 rebate from shure's website right now. It's effective till the end of the year.

i saw that! i think i'm gonna stock up here soon on 57's

[DigitalSmigital]

And i just purchased another SM57, maybe I'm in luck...