franksquid
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This is my first post here and let me say THANK YOU to all that have contributed to the site. Wow, the archives are mind boggleing.
OK, here is my situation. I only have $200 to spend on a couple of mics for a complete recording session this weekend. (5 song demo) Its my sons Punk/hardcore band with a growling/screaming male singer. This is what I have...
Lexicon Omega/Cubase (2 "silver" preamps and 48v)
(1) SM57
(2) SM58s
(1) Beyer M88
For drums I'll use the SM57 on snare and the M88 on kick. I will need to BUY overheads for the kit. I also want someting that I could record VOCALS with incase the M88 or SM58 don't sound right.
I've been reading this website for the past week and based on the posts, I have come up with the following...
MXL 2003/603 combo set for $169- I figure that I would point the 603 towards the hi-hat side of the drums and the 2003 towards the toms. Then if needed, I could try the 2003 on vocals.
or
(2) Studio Projects B1s @ $99 ea. Stereo overheads for the drums and maybe try the M88 & B1 on vocals. (i can try to blend the 2 mikes...right? )
or
get an SP B3 or CAD M179 and go mono on the drum overheads.
Any input or other suggestions are GREATLY appreciated!
Remember $200 is my limit for mics..unless one of you fine gentlemen would like to give me a few hunderd $$$?
OK, here is my situation. I only have $200 to spend on a couple of mics for a complete recording session this weekend. (5 song demo) Its my sons Punk/hardcore band with a growling/screaming male singer. This is what I have...
Lexicon Omega/Cubase (2 "silver" preamps and 48v)
(1) SM57
(2) SM58s
(1) Beyer M88
For drums I'll use the SM57 on snare and the M88 on kick. I will need to BUY overheads for the kit. I also want someting that I could record VOCALS with incase the M88 or SM58 don't sound right.
I've been reading this website for the past week and based on the posts, I have come up with the following...
MXL 2003/603 combo set for $169- I figure that I would point the 603 towards the hi-hat side of the drums and the 2003 towards the toms. Then if needed, I could try the 2003 on vocals.
or
(2) Studio Projects B1s @ $99 ea. Stereo overheads for the drums and maybe try the M88 & B1 on vocals. (i can try to blend the 2 mikes...right? )
or
get an SP B3 or CAD M179 and go mono on the drum overheads.
Any input or other suggestions are GREATLY appreciated!
Remember $200 is my limit for mics..unless one of you fine gentlemen would like to give me a few hunderd $$$?