What mics should I get next?

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I have 2 shure sm-57s running into a TASCAM US-600 interface. I was looking for a good vocal mic, under $100 (or $200 if it records stereo.) Any suggestions?
 
I'm thinking an MXL v67g...solid condenser for about $100. Good bang for buck
 
If it were me I'd save some and dish out the money for a better LD Condenser. It's one of those things that you can spend $100 on one an it'll work and you'll be satisfied for a few months, but it'd be a better idea in the long run to get something a little more up the chain, if you know what I mean.
 
SM57's can make very usable vocal mics. Under $100, you might not find a mic that's a significant improvement.

That said, look into the MXL mics, I've heard some good recordings from them.
 
The MXL sounds like a good buy, I think I'll probably go for it. Do you think one is sufficient for vocals, or do I NEED two. Notice, NEED. If you all think it'll be barely noticeable, please say.
 
I don't think so ..... one will be plenty for vocals.
 
One mic for vocals? OK, but you keep using that word- stereo- something that is supported by *pairs* of mics. If you have 2 more-or-less identical mics, then you have- drum overheads, a piano array, an orchestra. Almost any good mic makes a good stereo array, if you have 2 of them. A stereo mic is ok for down-and-dirty remote recording. but 2 mics that you can separate do all of what the stereo mic does and more. A pair of those V67G's will work fine on acoustic guitar, and lots of other sources. Any mic worth owning is worth owning 2 of.-Richie
 
guitarguy101 said:
I have 2 shure sm-57s running into a TASCAM US-600 interface. I was looking for a good vocal mic, under $100 (or $200 if it records stereo.) Any suggestions?
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I know you are in your teens and money is tight and all that, but since you brought up the questions about recording for money and starting a record lable..etc...consider taking it up a notch, at least with mics for now.
The 57's are a good start for dynamic mics, now get a couple of *good* (aka > $100/$200) condensers, or at least get one *really good* condenser/tube mic for main vocals to start, and then add some more, maybe a couple of ribbon mics (Cascade Fat Heads can't be beat for electric guitars)...etc...etc.
With mics, you don't want to go too cheap, at least not for a few main mics. You can always fill out your locker later on with more "meat-n-potatoes" stuff.
Having a few mics that just work well for most stuff and of course sound stellar on vocals...you can then do a lot, unless you need to record a whole band at one time, in which case you'll need more mics. :)


For starts...check out Audio Technica, Shure, MXL, Mojave and one of my faves, ADK mics. They all make at least a couple of great condensers that would be good for your OH, vocals and other duties....but you will need to get up closer to $300-$500 each, depending on what you want.


And don't listen to moresound...he's an alien...he uses cube mics.
;)
Actually...he has a mic fetish. He just buys mics, mics, mics, mics, mics, mics...
:D
 
Good point moresound...and yes, I mean 2 mics placed at the traditional length apart as a human's ears. My dad's an old school recording guy, and he's shocked whenever I ask to do mono vocals
 
Mmmmm....most vocals were/are recored in mono...old-school or new school.
 
miroslav said:
I know you are in your teens and money is tight and all that, but since you brought up the questions about recording for money and starting a record lable..etc...consider taking it up a notch, at least with mics for now.
The 57's are a good start for dynamic mics, now get a couple of *good* (aka > $100/$200) condensers, or at least get one *really good* condenser/tube mic for main vocals to start, and then add some more, maybe a couple of ribbon mics (Cascade Fat Heads can't be beat for electric guitars)...etc...etc.
With mics, you don't want to go too cheap, at least not for a few main mics. You can always fill out your locker later on with more "meat-n-potatoes" stuff.
Having a few mics that just work well for most stuff and of course sound stellar on vocals...you can then do a lot, unless you need to record a whole band at one time, in which case you'll need more mics. :)


For starts...check out Audio Technica, Shure, MXL, Mojave and one of my faves, ADK mics. They all make at least a couple of great condensers that would be good for your OH, vocals and other duties....but you will need to get up closer to $300-$500 each, depending on what you want.


And don't listen to moresound...he's an alien...he uses cube mics.
;)
Actually...he has a mic fetish. He just buys mics, mics, mics, mics, mics, mics...
:D
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Miro has you going in the right direction here Guitarguy. And you don't have to purchase these microphone new used is a great way to get two or three microphones for the price of one.

Nothing wrong with cubed microphones ..... it was futile to resist!


And yeah My new motto is ☼Any mic worth owning is worth owning two of☼
 
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