choosing mics

[grapeboi510]

im need a mic for GOOD QUALITY RAP VOCALS... will be using with a firewire 410...
these are the mics i am thinking of

MXL V67
MXL V63
MAUDIO NOVA

will take suggestions

[jkokura]

What's good quality to you? Cause if you're looking for pro - that'll be a budget ot 2000+ bucks...the mics in your list are under 200...

If you want good bang-for-buck, there are options, but what's your budget?

Jacob

[grapeboi510]

well... i am hoping to match the quality of this
www.myspace.com/wolfpackmusik
as for my budget, i am hoping not to go over 150

[ndycus1]

the quality of that just screams AKG C1000S!!!!!

[grapeboi510]

hmm any more cheaper suggestions??? does the mic on the site i said sound very expensive or not?

[grapeboi510]

please i really need help with this

[innobidova]

I really believe that dynamic mics are better suited for rap (on a budget, at least). You could get this kind of setup:

That's not to say that it was used on any of the recordings, but it sure looks cool! And the Blue "ball" series is nice for the money anyway, so the looks are really just a bonus. The mic in the picture is the Blue 8 Ball mic (condenser), but the regular Blue Ball (dynamic) along with that shockmount are pretty close to your price range ($99 and $59).

Check 'em out!
http://www.frontendaudio.com/Blue_Ba...one_p/1603.htm
http://www.frontendaudio.com/Blue_Ri...unt_p/7044.htm

[grapeboi510]

thanks... im still not sure about those blue balls... i dont really like them.. i really want a condenser mic. hopefully an MXL, SP, or something in that range... one more question... i am hearing about compression for lyrics in raps... is there a computer program that could do this?

[innobidova]

Here's a free compressor plug-in that's very popular:
http://www.solid-state-logic.com/sto...7b39e94e94c13c

See if you can find a used Studio Projects C1, CAD M179, M-Audio Solaris, or other used mics in that range.

[Big Kenny]

Originally Posted by innobidova

Here's a free compressor plug-in that's very popular:
http://www.solid-state-logic.com/sto...7b39e94e94c13c

See if you can find a used Studio Projects C1, CAD M179, M-Audio Solaris, or other used mics in that range.

With your budget, that about covers it

[grapeboi510]

thanks alot

[chessrock]

Originally Posted by grapeboi510

hmm any more cheaper suggestions??? does the mic on the site i said sound very expensive or not?

No, it sounds like shit.

You could get just about any $50 mic and shouldn't have any trouble matching that quality.

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[grapeboi510]

i just downloaded and installed the sound compressor... but i cant seem to figure out how to run it... i see that it is a plug in... what can i plug it in to?

[innobidova]

Your DAW software.

[Diffusion]

grapeboi, go with the V63M or V67G... I have used both for rap, and both have been great for me... The V63M had more body to me, was more in-your-face, but was a bit bright sometimes, almost brittle... The V67G was less bright and more smooth sounding, but had less body and wasnt as in-your-face as the V63M... Ask Change_of_POETS in the Rap forum, he has used both and also loves them... Also, check out musiciansfriend.com and read the reviews on the V63M... most of the reviews came from rappers... Im selling my V63M for $65 shipped if you are interested... Perfect condition, original box and manual, immaculate...

[PhilGood]

Originally Posted by grapeboi510

GOOD QUALITY RAP VOCALS

Isn't this an oxymoron??









Just kidding... I already have a cap in my ass. Don't need another!

[Big Kenny]

Well, you're half right. Muwahahaha! My apologies, I couldn't resist.

[grapeboi510]

how to i use it with the daw software?

[giraffe]

i smell a fish.

[grapeboi510]

huh
jus real new 2 dis stuff... i am about possitive about getting the mxl v67.... cant tell if its blue or green .... watevr... im gonna use it for the raps... i hope i works out well...

[WOB]

Just get a dynamic (SM58 or sm57 or Audix 5) for rap.

You can use it on stage too....with out feedback;

and recording will be easyer ...You won't have to worry about background noise.

[dwarf]

Go with the V67G dude. I have one and I think it's a nice warm mic

now tell me you do have a mixer/preamp multitrack right?

Becuase if you are just expecting to plug that into the back of your "stock" computer soundcard it aint guna work. you need xlr.

I know this sounds stupid but some people ignore these things.

[TooNice]

Would a XLR to 1/4" cable work? Would I lose anything?

While I am at it, what is the difference between this and this?

One is mono the other is stereo. The stereo one is cheaper. Assuming the pre-amp takes both, is there a difference?

[riffy]

It sounds like you need alot more education on how things work. Go here for some basics & suggestions - http://www.tweakheadz.com/ Good luck.

[punkin]

You're going to need phantom power for that mic...not so sure you're going to wanna run that up a TRS 1/4" connector. I mean...I suppose you can it just seems like a bad idea.