condenser mic question?

[drummerboy83]

Hey guys im looking for a cheap large diaphram condenser mic and was wondering if you guys could give me any advice. Im only looking for a budget one and have been looking at the Behringer B1 and the Samson CO1. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanx, Gaz.

 

[Mark7]

We Brits really do have crap choices, don't we

If you're in one of the territories covered by the Digital Village franchise go take a listen to the Studio Projects mics. If you aren't buy one anyway and return it if you don't like it.

And define cheap

 

[damstraiht]

Consider the Oktava 319, I have a 219 and the sounds pretty darn good for a 'budget mic'

The 319 is $100.00 US

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7...8184547968/g=home/search/detail/base_id/51993

Or step-up to a Shure KSM27 - $300.00 US

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7...8184548256/g=live/search/detail/base_id/55338

If your looking to mic your drum kit Nady has a kit but I know nothing about the quality of these mics.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7...8184548196/g=live/search/detail/base_id/56308

 

[ozraves]

you might look at an audio-technica at3035.

studio projects has a uk distribution center now. the studio projects b1 can be impressive in certain applications. you might check out the studioprojectsusa.com website to hook up with the uk distributor.

 

[Richard Monroe]

On your side of "the pond", I would consider Rode and AKG mics. Studio Projects mics are just fine, but the price point in the UK isn't as hot. Consider AKG C2000B, a versatile mid-size diaphragm studio workhorse that is quite usable for vocals and acoustic instuments. It has bass rolloff, a 10dB pad, and is a fixed cardioid mic. I consider it vastly superior to the C3000B, which is a multipattern doorstop.-Richie

 

[Mark7]

Actually the B3 is only about £10 more than the C2000B, so it'd be a toss up between whether you want the separate High Pass Filter and 10 dB pad switches offered on the latter; or the three pick up patterns offered on the former.

 

[wilkee]

Nowt wrong with the Berry B1, fine mic for the price.

If you can afford a few quid more and want a good all-rounder then have a listen to a Rode NT1000 IMO the best bang for your bucks (shag for yer quid ?).

I find the prices and service at Diggy Village to be pretty good, go and have a listen.

Beware of the Berry haters, them Buggers will bite yer balls.

 

[billisa]

Hey guys im looking for a cheap large diaphram condenser mic and was wondering if you guys could give me any advice. Im only looking for a budget one and have been looking at the Behringer B1 and the Samson CO1. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanx, Gaz.

I can give you a nice price on a new, never used Samson CO1 with the Spider-shock mount.

email me: billisa@erols.com

 

[drummerboy83]

trhanx for all the help guys, I think im gonna go down to the local music store and try a few of the mics u guys reccomended and see which one will suit best.
Thanx, Gaz.