bang for buck mic?

[goober]

Hi, I got a synthesizer for my birthday the alesis micron and have an amp for it. I'd like to hook up a mic to my computer and record some tunes but I'd like to know what you guys think about this mic, the Audio-Technica ST90 mkII. It's only 20 bucks so its very appealing to me, do you guys know if its recording quality is any good? Thanks in advance. *edit* i just read the faqs about mics under 100 dollars and I dont have nearly that much to spend. 50 dollars max is what I could spend.

 

[IronFlippy]

Plug the synth directly into your recording device, no need for a mic, especially in that price range.

 

[MadAudio]

Plug the synth directly into your recording device, no need for a mic, especially in that price range.

Ditto that. You'll probably get a better sound going directly in.

 

[Vagodeoz]

Weather you have a ST90 mkII or a Neumann, as far as I know synths and keyboards are always recorded through line, instead of mic/cab.

 

[goober]

I tried that, and found some cables and posted a pic of them on a synth forum. They all reported it should work but I've failed to get it to record or play sound through the computer. Can anyone reccomend me a effecient line in device thats affordable? Thanks.

 

[Vagodeoz]

Then that's another problem. If you can't record a line into your pc, then you won't be able to record a mike.
What software/interface do you use to record?

 

[Sinistah]

Plug the synth directly into your recording device, no need for a mic, especially in that price range.

lmaoooooo

 

[goober]

I believe my soundcard is made for gaming its an x-fi fatality or something like that.. Anyways do I have to buy a new soundcard or audio interface? Appreciate the help guys.

 

[Blue Groove]

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Probably...read up some on the site, do a little research here, then ask a few questions. It's nothing against you, just in the beginning you need to research. We love to help, read up about Reaper to start out with... good luck.

 

[Vagodeoz]

Most sound cards (even built-ins) have at least one audio input, usually in 1/8" type of connector.
Your synth should have a 1/4" connector
You just need a cable from 1/4" to 1/8".
Also if you can't record anything try this:
Open up your sound control panel, go to the "audio" tab, and click on "volume" on "recording". That should get you some kind of mixer to mute and/or select which input you are going to use. You should look for a "line in", or something like that.