Bad Mics = Muddy Sound?

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Of course I know that you can't <shouldn't> use normal dynamic mics for recording, but what if that is your only option?

I have a few, fairly decent to boot, stage mics and I am looking to try and use them for recording without shelling out the bux for a new condensor mic. I'm not going to do anything with my music, so looking for a cheaper condesor mic is still not the answer.

I was just hoping on any advise or tips for a mic with tons of ground noise and a through a wooden door clarity.

Thx,

Space
 
uhhh, what are you recording, to what are you recording and do these mics have a brand name? We can recomend mic placement techniques but need more data.
 
Well,

I have an Audio Centron Uni Directional, Peavy cardiod, Shure?, and Audio Technica Pro 5 uni directional.

I am recording Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar <clean and ovrdrvn>

I am running it into my computer, <with an onboard soundcard> and using Guitar Studio to record. I also have Cool Edit Pro but I can't get that to record right <shesh>.

I also use Fruityloops for Drums and Bass. Thats why the difference is so apparent. I have a very clean acoustic set of drums and great sounding bass samples to use in Fruityloops, So when I get to adding stuff to it, it ruins it with a muddy sound that I can't make jive.

It kinda sux too, I just bought this Brian Moore guitar that I think sounds GREAT and I can't pull the sounds through my setup! <I guess I should have saved some money for new mics and soundcard>

Any thoughts and opinions are greatly appreciated!!

Thx

Space
 
VSpaceBoy said:
Of course I know that you can't <shouldn't> use normal dynamic mics for recording, but what if that is your only option? ...
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Where did you get that idea? You can use normal dynamic mics for recording. People do all the time.
 
The Shure SM57 is a "common dynamic mic" and is used very often for recording!

Mind you, they are used in the right context, with a good pre...! ;)

Bruce
 
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Try using one of your omni's at about the 12th fret and a few inches away. Put the cardoid above the bridge about a foot. move them around a little until it sounds best. You can pan the mics left and right in the mix for a cool stereo effect.

If you are just going into a soundblaster you will never have a very high quality signal unless you use a decent mixer or preamp first. But make sure you are using the mic inputs with your mics and not the line input.
 
If you are just going into a soundblaster you will never have a very high quality signal unless you use a decent mixer or preamp first. But make sure you are using the mic inputs with your mics and not the line input.


I think that last sentance was ment to say use the line input, wasnt it?
 
i think maybe he meant the mic inputs on the mixer/preamp?
 
however, your sound will STILL only be as good as the worst signal in your chain (the soundblaster if you get a good preamp)
 
You do need to use a small mixer or preamp.The mic preamps in the soundblaster suck.Get a M-Audio Audio Buddy($80)or a small mixer and use the stereo line in on your soundcard.
 
I believe your right. The Soundblaster does suck. I have to turn the recording volume and mic boost up on it to even get a loud signal. Of course I guess thats what you all have been trying to tell me. DOH!

Thx for all the input guys

Space
 
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