Good beginner microphones?

[Skye]

Im looking at the Shure57, maybe two of them. They'll be running into a Digi002, recording live from a midi controller via whatever module I have hooked up. Im a "newbie", so I need all the help.

Thanks in advance, Skye.

[Axis]

the 57's would probably be the best to get. What are you going to be recording?

[chessrock]

Studio Projects B1.

There, I said it. You heard it here.

[Skye]

soul, r&b, reggae, hip-hop.

eventually, after i shop a few beats,

i'll do everything, rock, rap, jazz, ska.

[Axis]

If you have phantom power, then try a condenser like the studio projects B1 (like chessrock said) and a 57. Both are $80

[tdukex]

For acoustic guitars I like the Marshall MXL 603s for $79. I also like the Behringer ECM 8000 for $39.

[Axis]

Originally posted by tdukex
For acoustic guitars I like the Marshall MXL 603s for $79. I also like the Behringer ECM 8000 for $39.

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that came outta nowhere ,

Skye, what are you gonna be recording w/ the mics?

[Axis]

how do u put smilies throughout your post?

[chessrock]

You gotta type in a colon : followed by an end parenthesis. )

So it's : )

Or you can do a big-toothed grin smiley by using a colon followed by a capital D.

: D

There's a bunch of others, and frankly, I probably shouldn't be telling you this, as I honestly think smileys suck. Please see the following thread for future reference:

http://homerecording.com/bbs/showthr...threadid=59497

Thanks !

Damn, there I go again.

[Axis]

[Skye]

Im not sure, I want an all-around microphone.

Btw, whats Phantom Power?

The idea, is probably an acoustic guitar & live off synths/racks.

[Rossi]

Most preamps, mixers, etc. have a switch to enable phantom power, a certain voltage (usually 48 Volts) to feed the circuits inside the microphone. You need this for condenser microphones; dynamic mics don't need it.

I'd also recommend the Studio Projects B1 (condenser), you'll get good milage out of that one, but there's no such thing as a microphone that is great or even outstanding on everything. The Shure SM 57 (dynamic) is also a very good inexpensive microphone. Both the B1 and the SM 57 will serve you well in a lot of applications.

[wes480]

Digi 002 is a pretty hefty piece with a hefty price tag...

Personally, if I were getting an 002, I'd probably not want to consider it a "beginner" solution.

Just wondering why you decided on this?

[Skye]

I wouldn't know, I'm stumped.

Really, I read about it, researched it. I'm not 100% sure, that I'm going to get one. But I'm considering it, I like it. It goes for $1500 canadian, and I'm working with $5200 so for all of the stuff that it can do, I think it's worth it. But, I still have to actually spend a bit of time with it in the store next week before I decide.

Thanks, Ill look at the B1 and 57s next week. (Ive got a very long list that I have to explore while Im there)

[Randy Yell]

i'm not familiar with the Digi-002 (or the Digi-001) but the ad in Musician's Friend says the Digi-001 has two inputs with mic pres and 48v phantom power.i'm not sure of the quality of the pres but they should be good enough to get you started.
As far as mics go a little variety would get you a long ways.A couple Shure SM57 (about $80 ea American),a pair of Behringer ECM 8000s and a L.D. Condenser (flavor of choice depending on budget) would get you a looong ways,add a pair of small a pair of SD condensers like the Marshall 603's and you would be loaded for bear.For LD condensers check out Studio Projects,Audio Technica and some of the Marshall offerings but avoid the Marshall 2001-p.Some pretty nice mics are available from under a hundred dollars and prices can go up to the moon.

[flapo1]

I own a Shure SM57, a SP C1 and a MXL 603s and all three work wonderfully, the 57 for guitar amps, snare and toms, the C1 for vox and the 603s for ac. guitar