A good mic for an amp...

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Harlequin Man

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Sorry about all the newbie stuff here but.. i am just starting out my dream..

I need a good mic for micing as guitar amp... I havent found much info on it...

I don't have much money, and ther fact im 14 dont help...

Are any of these good?

Nady SCM-1000 Mic
MXL 990 Cardio Condensor
MXL V63M Condenson Mic

As you see by my budget, i dont have much of one... I can only spend about $50-80 on a mic, cas I need two...

Or is there another way, like going direct into the mixer? Let me know...
 
pick up a used ( or new ) Shure SM57, it seems ' standerd ' for people to be using a 57 on guitar cabs.

you can pick one up new for about 80 bucks

also try ebay , i got one for like 45 bucks a couple weeks ago.
 
I would not go with any of the three mics you mentioned. I'd just go with a used Shure SM-57 or Sennheiser e609 Silver (paid 60 for mine used).
 
your age...

14 is part of the equasion. A shure SM57 or 58 would be great, ideal, actually. But your first mic could certainly be less than the perfect mic. Some cheap dynamic mics from Samson, the R11 for example, sound OK and are sold new for $69 for three mics.

The SM57 is usually $89 new for one mic. The cheap Shures are around $60 each. (PG58)
 
sm57 or sennheiser e609 silver. the 57 can be had for $50 and the 609 $60-75.
 
SM57 all the way. Theres no better mic out there for micing cabs!
 
i have an SM57 and an e609. i like the 609 a little bit more for miking guitar amps.

Harlequin, i know you're on a tight budget so what do you plan on recording?

you probably want mics that are very versatile and can be used on lots of different sources. you don't have to have the best mics but you definitely need enough mics. if you plan on also recording drums you'll need at least 3 mics for that (kick/snare/overhead or kick and 2 overheads). i think the SM57 will work well for you because if you have a pair of them you can use them as overheads or one as overhead and the other for snare. They aren't the best overheads in the world but at least they work.

you'll probably need to track the instruments one at a time so you can re-use the 57's on the amps after you've recorded drums.

EBAY will be your best friend. I found a beta57 (better than SM57) for $65 a few weeks ago. take your time on ebay and do some research to make sure you don't pay too much. you should be able to get 57's for around $50 each. there are even cheaper mics that will work.

Don't be afraid to keep asking questions
 
I've had good results using a Shure SM57 and a Sennheiser MD421. This one is also worth a try: Peavey PVM45. Occasionally you can find them cheap on ebay, and on my Marshall combo it sounds great imho.

Cheers,
The Niz
 
Dude, buy a sm57 not beta 58 57 is voiced better than the 58, the 57 will handle more spl's and it wont break for anything, try to find one used but look out for the ones made overseas in the orient (these suck major ass!!!!!!!) trust me be very desisive, the 57 will serve you untill the day you die, ive being do this a little while and I still use the 57 on my amps.
 
Since I've been unable to post a new thread in the mic seciton, I'll just tail on to this if it's ok with you guys?.......

We are recording 2x12 cabs inside of a 4'x4' sealed box, and are currently using SM-57's but are not getting the results that we are looking for........real whimpy and thin (might have something to do with being in the box??)

But I've heard that the Studio projects B3 works well for this and isn't as picky on placement..anyone use this set up, or offer some suggestions as to which way to go on this?

Thanks,
Rick
 
Check mic placments before anything. Diffrent mics give diffrent sounds but diffrent mic placments give more noticable diffrent sounds.
 
Some of my favorite mics for miking guitar amps are the Shure SM57, Sennheiser E609, and Sennheiser MD421.
 
Yeah, I've always had good luck with the 57's,......even though placement can be tricky at times. The problem here is that these "Boxes" are located about 40' or so from our stage area, actually they are located under our stage. So this makes it difficult to do testing with mic placement........we need a couple of 2 way radios or something to communicate back and forth.......but time would probably not allow this.......hence the search for a mic that is not so picky on placement.

THanks,
Rick
 
WERNER 1 said:
Yeah, I've always had good luck with the 57's,......even though placement can be tricky at times. The problem here is that these "Boxes" are located about 40' or so from our stage area, actually they are located under our stage. So this makes it difficult to do testing with mic placement........we need a couple of 2 way radios or something to communicate back and forth.......but time would probably not allow this.......hence the search for a mic that is not so picky on placement.

THanks,
Rick
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Are these open backed 2x12 cabs inside an isolation box? If they are, I would seal up the backs, you are probably getting phase problems from the open backed cab.
 
Shures SM57 is a perfect choice for you, even if you didn't have to stick to a fourteen year olds budget.
 
Well we have on sealed, and one 3/4 back......and one ported which is mine (Earcandy buzz bomb.....Giddy up! :) )

I guess we'll have to work with placement when we get some time..........don't know when that will be though...:(
 
mishagolin said:
EBAY will be your best friend. I found a beta57 (better than SM57) for $65 a few weeks ago. take your time on ebay and do some research to make sure you don't pay too much. you should be able to get 57's for around $50 each. there are even cheaper mics that will work.

Don't be afraid to keep asking questions
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The Beta57 is a good mic, but there is no way to say that it is better. It's just voiced differently, and as such, will have varying results with different amps. My Peavey Classic 30 reacts very well to the Beta. On the other hand, my Tech21 sounds horrible through it and does much better with the SM57.
 
WERNER 1 said:
Well we have on sealed, and one 3/4 back......and one ported which is mine (Earcandy buzz bomb.....Giddy up! :) )

I guess we'll have to work with placement when we get some time..........don't know when that will be though...:(
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I'm thinking the ports and open backs are giving you the problem. Those cabs were never meant to be enclosed in such a small space. Are you having any better luck with the sealed cabinet than the others?
 
The guy who has the sealed cab is not really pushing anything.......plays mostly clean, and it sounds ok.......
 
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