Any thoughts on GC MXL 990/991 deal

[Mr. C]

I would like to get a mic for recording my acoustic and have read that a condenser mic would be a good pick to do that. However, I just don't have much money to spend (maybe a $100) and saw the GC deal for the MXL 990/991 and the M-Audio Audio Buddy. Would this be a good deal for inexpensive, or would is there something else I should look at. I have two dynamic mics (cheap AKGs) and a Tascam 424mkii. Thanks.

[irishfolker]

It doesn't look like the Tascam supplies phantom power, which the condensor mikes need. This is not unsurmountable, though it will cost a little more money. I don't have time right now to point you at any, but I hope someone will come along shortly that can. I have seen plans to build your own at very little cost also. I'll check by tomorrow and if nobody has posted more information, I'll find some for you.

Jeff

[Daniel Reichman]

The Audio Buddy provides phantom power

[surfmaster]

i have the audio buddy and its a great little clean pre amp, no significant color and reliable. i would go for it, i was looking at the gc ad myself even though i dont really need it!

[LaKiS]

i think it provides 36V and not 48V.

[travelin travis]

i had issues with the 990 running thru an audio buddy. i never really found out before i sold the stuff but i'm betting it was an issue with the phantom power. it's kind of too bad too because the audio buddy sounds pretty decent for the money.

[kid klash]

Ya know... for someone just getting started that's looking for a low cost condenser (two actually, in this deal) and their first stand-alone mic pre, I'd say go for it. It's only $100 (or $99 I think), and you'll learn a whole bunch about recording, condenser mics versus dynamic mics, and mic preamps while you're at it. It's really a small investment for a great learning/experience opportunity IMHO.