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But I want to know if that setup would have worked with twelve SM58's instead ???

If you want to use a standard microphone, you will plug it into an interface which will then connect to a computer via USB or Firewire. Some microphones can be plugged directly into a USB port. This might be a good choice for someone who will only be doing podcasting or similar, but it will...

500 bucks will buy you one excellent mic that will work for both purposes. One mic to rule them all...

After nine years, the pickup pattern is finally mentioned. Thank you!

Just pick one and go with it, bro. You are overwhelmed because there are so many choices at that price point. The good news is that the differences between most of those mics are subtle enough that it takes pretty seasoned ears on good equipment in good rooms to even notice. You do NEED to...

Short answer: Yep. Longer Answer: You can't really go wrong with an SM58. However, virtually any dynamic mic with an XLR connector is sufficient to get you started recording. Other manufacturers (AKG, Audix, EV, Audio-Technica, and others) offer mics that are reported to be on par with and...

Those Prodipe handheld dynamics were popular with a few members on here for a little while, but I haven't seen much about them lately. Most of those microphones are available on Amazon. I'm not sure about the two that you mentioned, though.

we're also talking about someone who responded to a thread that is about 7.5 years old.

does anyone use two cardioid mics to approximate a figure 8 patterned mic? any advice in general? anything specifically for Mid-Side technique? Thanks.

Note: the Rode NT1A is one of several ways to go, given your budget. I've never used it, but have heard good reviews. There are several other mics in the same price range that get equally good reviews. Also, don't count out a solid dynamic mic for this purpose. You might look into an Electro...

Dynamics are wonderful. Some mics come with variable impedance. I would recommend leaving the mic impedance as closely matched as possible to whatever it is plugged into. However, nothing I've recorded with a dynamic mic sounded like it was from a 45. I'm assuming you mean 45 rpm and not .45...

It really depends on what you have in mind to do. The big caveat with a USB mic is that you are pretty much stuck with that one mic. The reason a standard mic and interface would be "better" is because you can later use a different mic, multiple mics, record instruments, etc. If you know that...

Thank you for your insight, Rich.

thanks! you say it's comparable to the MD421. could this deal make a poor man's RE20/SM7?

Well, it seems like you've got it figured out then, homie. Go for it. One thing to consider is that satellites were designed with the purpose of operating in a vacuum and your mics were not. You might look into how mic manufacturers test the self noise of their products and that might give you...

sounds like a terrible idea, amigo. are you using wireless mics? how are you going to deal with the cable that needs to come through the bag? as far as i know, air is required to move the diaphragm of a mic. putting it in a vacuum will likely damage the diaphragm.

You should still post before and after tracks so that we can hear what you changed that made you happier with the mix. Inevitably, about six months from now, some newb will find this thread and come away believing that the ultimate solution to a mix that lacks warmth is to add a longer reverb.

that's the problem. there's nothing with a vsti extension, all files use a proprietary yellow tools extension. I don't have a VST folder, this is the first time i'm trying anything like this. never really used MIDI before. I don't know where Reaper stores its VSTi's.

I think I've pointed Reaper to every folder in the Independence Free Root folder and it just doesn't find any VSTi's. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. Any help or advice? Thanks.