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Well, I gave this mic a quick test-run through my newly arrived interface, and it sounds way better than its price tag would entail. This is always a plus. It does have a fair bit of handling noise... but otherwise seems sensitive enough for vocals. Likes a bit of gain. Sounds better raw than my...

I'll have to look into Alesis. We used to use a few different Alesis products back when... always found them to be solid for the money. Any opinion on the M-audio monitors? What about The AKG cans for just general listening/honing in?

Well, this one can be added to that list... as it is definitely less than $50 even at full retail... and waaay less either on sale, or used. Supposed to sound alright from limited information floating out on the web... will do a more thorough sound test once I get my interface....I can compare...

So, even if we are working in relatively poor conditions (as recording areas are more or less going to be our computer offices, with maybe some treating), using dynamics most of the time, we'd still be better off mixing with studio monitors. This is what I am hearing from the posts. I'm...

"I hope she was worth it ! " Lollercaust! Actually, I think the stand that I couldn't find is hiding in my buddy's closet... the same one I lent my condenser to for 2+ years. :D But I sure wouldn't stress the one stand. I am pretty sure both his stands were once mine. Whether I gifted them to...

Hey guys. This relates to a project a friend and I are going to be pushing forward with in the coming weeks... In terms of mixing... would we be better served by a set of monitors, or a set of good quality headphones? The versatility aspect of headphones is what I am hung up on... good cans...

I am still piecing stuff together to determine what I like the most in terms of programs, and I will probably add to the gear stash in the future. Used to have much more stuff than I do now... but that is not relevant sooo.... on to what is current: Interface (en route) ART 2 input USB w/preamp...

Yeah, this thing is all metal. It's more of a matte finish to the body. If there were some earlier runs made in a glossy finish, I could see how that would look plastic like in pics. It looks and feels a lot like the old AT Pro/Performer that I had a long time ago...except for the fact that it...

Hey guys, I just picked this little dynamic up today for $10. Found it at a Best Buy. Apparently there was a sign discrepancy, as it rang up for $32, but they gave it to me for $9.99 due to the signage. What I can tell: It's a low impedance dynamic with an on/off switch. It's black, and has...

Dunno, I think an argument for Darkthrone and Transylvanian Hunger might count for that as well. Mayhem's live bootlegs too. Hmmm... anything recorded live that is really high energy tends to be a little trashy. But it can fit with the music style/energy of the show, and that is 100% ok. Also...

Currently have Audacity, Garage Band, and I am also trying out Reaper. Once I figure out which one I like best (as I am a n00b at recording anything), I'll lock that in... but it still falls under the "other" category.

Hit up Musician's Friend... they have a bunch of interfaces ranging from budget to deep pocket. Read up the reviews, google fu it, and post the ones with the most promise here for feedback? Just a suggestion that might help narrow down the selection... there are a bunch out there.

Maybe research some of Rode's other offerings? I can't comment on the ones listed (not much help I know), but I have owned an NTK in the past, and it was fantastic. Perhaps look into the NT-1 or NT-2?

Well, as far as tech tips go... I was wondering if anyone had a ballpark level setting, or a ballpark gain, stuff like that. I know a lot of that depends largely on the singer, style, volume etc. Was just trying to get general input on that end. I'm getting my budget condenser back from the...

Any tips for getting the "best possible sound" (a relative term) out of a dynamic cardoid? In tech tip terms anyway. I'll either find my mic stand, or just eat it and buy another.

Thanks for the encouragement, and the extra info. :D I'll have to play around with the programs once my interface comes in. I think MF got swamped with blitz day orders, so I am trying to be patient with them. I like to dig up information before attempting to do most things...better to have an...

Thanks for the input on that guys. I have seen some live shows of really big acts (in their day) where I have seen two mics present. One was I think the Doors: Live at Hollywood Bowl. Maybe that was one live mic, and one mic recording the vox? I think there was an album release of that show...

Hey all... I know this is often done to fatten up the vocals on recordings. How is it accomplished? Is it a two microphone affair with the phase reversed, tracked at the same time? Is it just two vocal tracks layered, after being recorded as two different takes? Is it both? :D It's something...

I have mixed feelings about my own. It's not due to tone, or even range... but the fact that my sinuses are chronically congested. I was supposed to have had my adenoids removed many years ago... but never did. If it wasn't for that, I would feel a lot better about how I sound. Silly I know. I...

"superb recording quality means nothing to me if the songs don't move me. It can't make me like them more. Or to put it another way, the wonderful quality of a recording cannot in any way make up for crummy songs." -Word. Good music, is good music regardless...and a polished turd is still crap...