NeWbIe KnOwS hE nEeDs MiCs, BuT nEWbIe DoEsN't KnOw WhIcH oNeS!

[Ma/T]

All I know is that I need some mics. From the limited understanding that I have, I know that there are two types of mics : Condenser Mics and . . . okay well I forget the other one, and they probably are more. Any clarification on this would be greatly appreciated. What kind of mic would I need for recording vocals and what kind of mic would work the best for recording the cleanest sound samples from a wide range of sources? I have an electric condenser mic (the SONY ECM-MS907) that I bought for $100 along with a Sony portable minidisc recorder that I had intended on using to go out and sample some sounds, but now I am thinking that I might want a higher resolution mic (keep in mind that I haven't even attempted to use this setup yet!). The mic I have for the minidisc has a frequency response of 100- 15,000 Hz if that helps you decide how good it is for professional use. So should I shop for another mic to replace this condenser mic that is best used for recording __________, or would I be able to use that mic but just buy the other kind of mic that is used more appropriately for recording ___________? Who can give me their two cents of mic specifics, mic brands and just overall mic background!!!??? Any feedback is greatly appreciated!!!

P.S. In case it is relevant I also have a Mac with logic Audio, maxed RAM, a keyboard controller, and plan on getting Aardvarks' Direct Mix (IF THEY EVER RELEASE IT!!!). Now if I could just figure out what kind of mics I need. . . . .

THANKS!!!

[Wil Davis]

er, there's something wrong with your keyboard - looks like it's suffering from the random-sticking-shift-key syndrome, which (1) makes reading it a pain-in-the-arse, and (2) stops people posting sensible replies to questions which could be easily answered by careful use of the "search" function...

Cheers!

- Wil

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[db51]

I've got a sony ms907 with my minidisc as well that I use for recording live performances and the results are very good. It's a stereo back-electret condenser microphone.
Other common 'breeds' of mics are large diaphragm condensers (quite expensive, used a lot for vocals, not a good choice for recording 'live' sound sources since you need a preamp with phantom power) and dynamic microphones (the standard stage mic).
Try the mic you have first, I think you'll be quite pleased with it.