Best Micropohne for Trumpet and general recording

[lanmar0703]

Hey all,

I have a alesis multimix 4.

I was wondering which microphone would give me the best quality if I chose
to record vocals and trumpet for the best price.

I am pretty much a beginner, and I don't need anything too high quality,
but I dont want a really crappy sound either. I'm not doing anything
serious for now.

thanks

 

[bouldersoundguy]

Get an SM57. There are better mics but few as versatile. The entire drum kit on Hall & Oates' Sara Smile was recorded with SM57s. People sing into them all the time. It's probably the most common guitar amp and snare mic on the planet.

 

[moresound]

And you could save as much as half the price if you purchase one used!

 

[lanmar0703]

Ok thanks guys.

That seems like a perfect fit.

 

[Mikey77]

Hey all,

I have a alesis multimix 4.

I was wondering which microphone would give me the best quality if I chose
to record vocals and trumpet for the best price.

I am pretty much a beginner, and I don't need anything too high quality,
but I dont want a really crappy sound either. I'm not doing anything
serious for now.

thanks

I would urge you to consider something like the AKG Perception 120.

Just so versatile and built like a tank...... great sound...... only $120 new ???

AKG Perception

 

[homestudioguy]

Hey all, I have a alesis multimix 4. I was wondering which microphone would give me the best quality if I chose to record vocals and trumpet for the best price. I am pretty much a beginner, and I don't need anything too high quality, but I dont want a really crappy sound either. I'm not doing anything serious for now. thanks

Some reading for you!
Recording Brass & Reeds
- Horns of Plenty : Recording Magazine -
Recording Brass Instruments Trumpet Trombone French horn
Best microphone for trumpet?? - View topic: Trumpet Herald forum

 

[antichef]

Sennheiser MD441. Not too cheap but sometimes you see them used. SM57 until then.