Best recording mics for $100-$200??

[lukeyXXX]

what mics are best for this price range??

 

[moresound]

For what vocals? Or instruments? Or both?
Your in OZ so I'll let people from there help you for things that I can get that are nice and cheap arn't even avalble in OZ or you'll have to pay a hefty duty tax if you can get it there.

But in the mean time look at the MXL V67g $80. A great microphone at that price range.

 

[TimOBrien]

First off you dont pic mics by price but for what you want to do.
Different mics are made for different things.

Start off with some standard Shure SM-57 or 58s.
Good quality, built like a tank and may be all you really need.

 

[lukeyXXX]

I was looking at something for vocals and no I'd be able to pick one uo frm the U.S
So what's really decent for around that price?
Thanks

 

[moresound]

I was looking at something for vocals and no I'd be able to pick one uo frm the U.S
So what's really decent for around that price?
Thanks

Like I said the MXL V67g or the MXL 2003b or shop at home (OZ) with a LDC from Rode.

 

[lukeyXXX]

What do you think of the rode nt1-a? Its a ldc. Have you heard it?
Thanks for the help

 

[Supercreep]

What do you think of the rode nt1-a? Its a ldc. Have you heard it?
Thanks for the help

Yes. It is a steaming pile of shit.

 

[lukeyXXX]

Lol why is that?
So the mxl mics would be a better option?

 

[moresound]

You know maybe you should save a little bit more and get a more proven microphone like the EV RE50 or the Shure SM7b the wait till you save will be a little bit but, the rewards will be beneficial.

 

[lukeyXXX]

Are those mics really worth the extra money over the mxl and rodes?
Which mic is better out of the 2 you just mentioned?
Thanks for the help

 

[Supercreep]

I don't know much about the RE-50, but the RE-20 is by far my favorite vocal microphone.

I didn't recommend it because it is out of your $100-$200 dollar budget. It's a large diaphragm dynamic mic.

I used the V-67G almost exclusively on my first record. You can listen to it at my website linked in my sig.

There are a few songs from our second record, Cloud, on the website as well. You can hear the RE-20 in action there.

IME the NT1A is harsh, crispy, and sibilant.

Whether any mic is worth its price to you isn't something we can answer. You're the one who has to sing into it.

 

[nate_dennis]

YOu might also consider a decent ribbon mic. You won't need phantom power and they are versatile. I don't have one yet because I'm building funds to buy all my studio stuff in one go. But I've read really great things about the Fathead from Cascade. Just a thought.

 

[T.Perpendicular]

I don't know much about the RE-50, but the RE-20 is by far my favorite vocal microphone.

I didn't recommend it because it is out of your $100-$200 dollar budget. It's a large diaphragm dynamic mic.

I used the V-67G almost exclusively on my first record. You can listen to it at my website linked in my sig.

There are a few songs from our second record, Cloud, on the website as well. You can hear the RE-20 in action there.

IME the NT1A is harsh, crispy, and sibilant.

Whether any mic is worth its price to you isn't something we can answer. You're the one who has to sing into it.

The electrovoice RE-50 is basically an RE-635 inside a protective outer housing with inner shock mount protection. Both are seen in typical reporter news gathering.

 

[moresound]

Are those mics really worth the extra money over the mxl and rodes?
Which mic is better out of the 2 you just mentioned?
Thanks for the help

I would have to say the EV and I meant to type the EV RE 20

 

[Saltine]

I have a AKG Perception 220 Condenser Mic that works well for me on male vocals.

 

[buzzard bass]

I'd take a look at a couple of the threads in the mic forum, there really is some great info there on some not so expensive mics.

 

[lukeyXXX]

I have a AKG Perception 220 Condenser Mic that works well for me on male vocals.

how much did that set you back dude?

 

[Saltine]

how much did that set you back dude?

$179 is the typical price. You can find them cheaper if you look. It is a decent starter mike. The EV and the Shure mentioned above are better but cost roughly 2x more. You do need phantom power for this mike.