Microphone for a 16 years old on budget

[gafadi]

http://mobile.musiciansfriend.com/product/Blue-Icicle-XLR-to-USB-Mic-ConverterMic-Preamp?sku=330275

This works too. Yeah, USB isn't ideal. But it works on a low low budget.

eh not worth buying it .

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0CSCS948DBR2M1QMMFDX

MXL 990 with shockmount $69

pop filter :10-15
mic standt : 10-15

 

[ifi]

Perhaps a sample.

note: bedroom
note: late at night
note: 10+ beers
note: 19dB of gain
note: 3dB of hard limit to go beyond 16dB of gain
note: amateur hack for all intents.
note: all other details should be self evident.
note: except for pop filter which I failed to mention.
note: and roughly 6" to 12" from the mic.
note: pop filter about 4" out.

If I set the levels better it'd probably be closer to 6dB of gain. And if I cared about content I'd probably be picking up a trumpet or trombone, but I'm a lazy old fart. (not quite 40, but still)

Thank you for the sample!

 

[ifi]

I found it! https://homerecording.com/bbs/showpost.php?p=3441532&postcount=12 is the thread.
CEntrance MicPort Pro (http://www.centrance.com/products/mp/) is the product.
It costs $150 though...
But it does 24/96... Unlike my MobilePre which is only 16/48...
And "MicPort Pro is used by the BBC, CNN, NBC, CBS, ABC, NPR, Harpo Studios, Warner Brothers, and professional musicians and voiceover artists worldwide."
And it has a "stylish and sturdy aluminum body that's only 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) long."
And it has "studio-grade knobs." Yay! Sometimes regular knobs just aren't good enough.
And... I should shut up. I just love advertisements too much!

you can get MXL 990 condenser mic with Shockmount
Presonus Audio box USB ( theres a deal at Amazon from unionsquared , presonus audiobox with low quality headphones and xlr cable , click here )
Mic stand and pop filter.

Everything comes under $250

Since both of these interfaces are 150, which one will be better?

Same with the microphone MXL 990 vs Shure SM58?

Thanks!

 

[gafadi]

ok this is my home studio and and i am exactly 17 years old this friday lol

Its pretty awsome, i love my Presonus audiobox usb , if u click on that link u can get a free XLR cable and Headphones for free ( probably worth $30-40 ) .

I havent used others so i cant compare or speak for them.

http://www.imagebam.com/image/e437d288639709

 

[austinm08]

Different microphones are better than others for different genders or species.

Species..... lmao.

 

[ifi]

ok this is my home studio and and i am exactly 17 years old this friday lol

Its pretty awsome, i love my Presonus audiobox usb , if u click on that link u can get a free XLR cable and Headphones for free ( probably worth $30-40 ) .

I havent used others so i cant compare or speak for them.

http://www.imagebam.com/image/e437d288639709

Happy Birthday

Your setup looks very nice!

 

[ifi]

Picked up EMU 0404 and Shure SM58 (used) for $190 at a local store.

We have 2 days to test the equipment and return if we are not satisfied. Anything specific we should test?

Thank you everyone for the your time and help. You guys are great!

 

[Shadow_7]

Check to see if it works.

Check to see if you can multi-track.

Check if the noise floor of the results are within your current desires. Just use it, in every way you might want to use it (with respects to recording). And if it suits, nice job / good choice. If not, how would you like it to be different?

 

[moresound]

Species..... lmao.

Well Klingon or Vulcan vocals translate very good with Shure microphones and really bottom out with Audix microphones as an example.