Buying new mic any suggestions????

[Napoe82]

what's up guys i am recording using cool edit pro and also a list of other programs (cubase, logic audio , etc.... I have a behringer 6 channel mixer that i am using as my pre-amp, and i also have the M-audio Audiophile 2496, i am using the Audio Tecnica MBC-4000 midnight blues mic, and i am not happy with it. I am looking to spend around 200 to 300 dollars on a new mic Any suggestions???

 

[Wide Awake]

What applications ? Vocals, acoustic guitar, snare drum, etc. ?

 

[participant]

suggestions?

Yep! Hang out for a day or two. You'll see two or three more threads just like this!






Seriously, check out some of the other threads here.

Chad

 

[Chris Shaeffer]

Hey Napoe...

Usually folks around here are very polite and helpful, but your question really has been answered about 20 times over in just the past 2 weeks in several threads.

Take a look around, read a bit. Just about every decent mic in your price range comes up here daily. You'll pick up on which ones are the most popular and why with just a little reading back in this forum.

And welcome to the board! There is a ton a great info here, lots of great people, and lots of fun to be had.

Take care,
Chris

 

[chessparov]

Napoe, try to purchase your next microphone from a dealer with a
return policy if possible so you can properly check it out at home.

Chris

 

[Leeking]

hey, I have the audiophile2496 and Beh** 602a combo as well...
though I never use the pres of the beh** since I have the VC3Q... I am using a SM57 as vocal mic now but will be getting a SP C1 real soon....

I would suggest you get a better pre and mic combo....

I would suggest maybe Audiobuddy + SM57/58, <$200

 

[participant]

hey, I have the audiophile2496 and Beh** 602a combo as well...
though I never use the pres of the beh** since I have the VC3Q...

What? Is "Behringer" a dirty word or something? It IS???? All right! I admit it! I have a Behringer "Ultra-Patch Pro" Patch Bay!!



You've made me cry.


Chad

 

[Leeking]

What? Is "Behringer" a dirty word or something?

let's just say the word is a taboo here...

 

[darnold]

If you have any experience with soldering electronics and stuff you could make a pretty nice tube mic with that much or probably less. Heh just a thought.

Danny

 

[Randy Yell]

For three hundred check out the Studio Projects TB-1.I don't have access to more expensive mics but the TB-1 is by far my favorite from my very limited collection.

 

[fazil]

hey don't make fun outta me but err ... what's wrong with behringer ?? i mean, i've used it several times and haven't noticed any bad stuff ... buuuuut i'm a n00b though

 

[darnold]

I dont think theres anything wrong with Behringer besides reliability and consistency. Ive had a behringer mixer blow for no reason a while back and it took months to get a replacement. The mixer was only a few months old also. But also inconsistency in the build is a problem. One mic might sound different than the other which may or may not be a problem.

Danny