Damn I'm so confused, can sombody please help me?

[Jreyes2265]

Ok hey watup I'm Jorge.


I want to buy a microphone, 100$ or less that has a good/decent qaulity for it. I've been hearing about people talking about pre-amps or something like that. I have no idea what you guys are talking about.

I am in the process of creating beats using FL Studio software, and once I make beats I want to record my vocals onto them. No guitar stuff, just beats and my vocals.

I'm talking about hip hop, I want to record hip hop vocals.


So I want a Mic that I can work with and that I can plug into my computer and record, and it's a good quality working Mic.

Can sombody help me please.

 

[tarnationsauce2]

It sounds like for your purpose a USB mic would be OK.
With a USB mic you don't need a preamp or interface.
The quality is decent. A mic / preamp / interface for under $100 leaves you few options.
Like this for example (69.99): http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/CAD-U37-USB-Condenser-Microphone?sku=271322

 

[Weasel9992]

Ok hey watup I'm Jorge.


I want to buy a microphone, 100$ or less that has a good/decent qaulity for it. I've been hearing about people talking about pre-amps or something like that. I have no idea what you guys are talking about.

I am in the process of creating beats using FL Studio software, and once I make beats I want to record my vocals onto them. No guitar stuff, just beats and my vocals.

I'm talking about hip hop, I want to record hip hop vocals.


So I want a Mic that I can work with and that I can plug into my computer and record, and it's a good quality working Mic.

Can sombody help me please.

For $100? Forget it. The previous poster is right...pretty much the only option you have is a USB mic, and I think he's being very kind about the quality level. My thoughts aren't nearly so positive.

For "okay" quality you're looking at around $250 or $300...I'm thinking of an SM57 and a DMP3. For "good" you're looking at double that...for "great" you're looking four times that.

Sorry man...I'm all about great low-cost gear, but your budget just isn't reasonable.

Frank

 

[razork222]

Try a Behringer C-1U. Pretty cheap with USB input and software, I'd say it's your best bet for lowest cost.

 

[BlackHawk2029]

I'm gonna go out on a limb, and suggest an SM57, with a DMP3 as well. look around used, and be careful not to get pwned with a fake '57.

 

[Jreyes2265]

ok cool thanks for your reply you guys, I'm just starting out. More of a hobby right now until I get more money, and make a better investment. Thank you, guys. I will look at these makes. Much appreciated.

 

[Jreyes2265]

Ok guys another question, I've found a mic on eBay let me know your opinions?

The title of the Mic is " NEW SAMSON C01U CO1U USB CONDENSER MIC PODCAST KIT 2 "

It comes with all this stuff:

Package Contents
(1) co1u microphone

(1) DESK stand
(1) shock mount

(1) sonar le Software
(1) mic clip

(1) usb cable

(1) gig bag

(1) quality pop filter
(1) extra tripod desk stand


These I guess you can say are the features:




Industrys first USB Studio Condenser mic

Plugs in directly to any computer with a USB input

Cardioid Pickup Pattern

Large 19mm Diaphragm

Heavy Gauge Mesh Grill

Smooth, Flat Frequency Response

USB connection cable included

Perfect microphone for Podcasters as well as Musicians

Specs:

16-bit sample resolution

Supports 8 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz sampling rates

USB low-power device - draws 26 mA => 130 mW. In suspend mode 0.3 mA => 1.5

mW.
Frequency response: 40 Hz to 18 kHz


Let me know if this is a good mic for the price? It's 112$ thanks for your input!

 

[Jreyes2265]

anybody? On my last message about the Mic I listed?

 

[tarnationsauce2]

I have no first hand experience with any USB mic. My suggestion was based mainly on your constraints.

With that said, just based of Samson't reputation and the amount of pretty useless stuff you're paying for I'd probably stay away from that mic.

The one I gave a link for earlier seems like the best one based off specs and CAD's decent reputation as a low cost mic mfr.
http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/CAD-U37-USB-Condenser-Microphone?sku=271322
Although it's out of stock, if it were me I'd wait for the CAD.

 

[BlackHawk2029]

well, some of the USB mics can be a little shoddy from what i've heard. I've played around with one at a music store that didn't sound to horrible, but it wasn't exactly amazing either. I'm not sure what brand it was though.

 

[Weasel9992]

Yeah...again, I'm no lover of USB mics. I've tested more than a few for a local music store and found them all to be absolutely horrible. I mean, not so bad for podcasting or something light like that, but never for commercial work. Sorry.

Frank

 

[Outlaws]

I'm gonna go out on a limb, and suggest an SM57, with a DMP3 as well. look around used, and be careful not to get pwned with a fake '57.

I'm thinking of an SM57 and a DMP3.

Why a SM57 when the SM58 is the same thing and has a pop screen on it. I don't know about you all, but a 57 on vocals has always been problematic.

To the OP, get yourself a SM58, or better yet, see if you can find a used ATM41a. That is an excellent mic. You will get good results with it IMO. You still need a preamp though and some kind of audio interface. But for the money, that should do you good.

 

[Jammer429]

if you could get your hands on a mixing small mixing board that has phantom power musicians friend has a mxl 990 condenser I have it I am am pretty happy with it

 

[Steenamaroo]

i started with a small behringer board and an mxl 990....it was a great start for the price.....about 100GBP i think...

 

[Jammer429]

think I paid 60 bucks for my mxl 990

 

[hairylarry]

Welcome to a great hobby

Jorge,

Welcome to the wonderful world of home recording and equipment.

You can find a lot of information that will be of interest to you in my fifty dollar mic thread.

I tend to agree with the other posters about the USB mics. They seem like a dead end to me.

The M-Audio omnistudios have been going used on ebay in the hundred dollar range. If you have a PCI slot this will provide a quality preamp and interface.

Add in a fifty dollar mic and you won't be busting your budget too bad.

Assuming you have a PCI slot in your computer. If you're using a laptop you may have to use a USB interface. There is an omnistudio USB interface but I know nothing about it. Anyone here used one?

Thanks,

Hairy Larry

 

[Jreyes2265]

Thanks hairy larry.

I thank everybody for the responses, but you guys seem lie you take your audio standards very highly, that's great. I'm looking for something not too perfect quality but something I can just work with at the moment. Like I said more of a hobby till I get better, get more money and make an investment.

thanks again

 

[dgatwood]

The reason we're trying to steer you clear of the USB mics is that there's no upgrade path for it except to sell it. As soon as you decide to get something better, you won't be able to realistically continue using the USB mic in any useful way because A. you can't reliably mix and match multiple audio interfaces at the same time, B. the USB mic provides its own audio interface built into the mic, and C. the USB mic doesn't provide a plain old audio output to use with an external interface when you later upgrade.

For that matter, since most USB mics don't include any output at all as part of their interface, you won't be able to use this for multitrack recording at all because you won't be able to play back one set of tracks while recording another.

There are a few USB mics that do offer headphone jacks (e.g. the Samson G-Track), but you've just moved up a price class, at which point you are better off getting an inexpensive interface and a cheap microphone that you can later upgrade.

Like several people have tried to tell you, these things are not designed for music recording purposes. They are designed for cheaply recording a podcast, which has far lower expectations, both in sound quality and in functionality. The folks criticizing these devices are not being gear snobs. They're actually being way, way too kind when they describe these things....

 

[hairylarry]

Thanks hairy larry.

I thank everybody for the responses, but you guys seem lie you take your audio standards very highly, that's great. I'm looking for something not too perfect quality but something I can just work with at the moment. Like I said more of a hobby till I get better, get more money and make an investment.

thanks again

Jorge,

For guys who take their audio standards very highly go here.

http://gearslutz.com

Homerecording bbs is the board where even lifelong pros like Harvey Gerst will help you get great recordings without spending a fortune.

Why spend $75 on a mic you will definitely outgrow and you won't be able to sell for $25 when $150 will get you gear you can use on into the future and will appreciate in value.

$150 does not get you high end equipment. But it does get you usable equipment.

Thanks,

Hairy Larry

 

[juan162]

Compared to many,many guys on here, I know next to nothing when it comes to recording and recording equipment. However I do know that what these guys are all telling you is true. Look at hairylarry's $50 mic post. These people obviously aren't trying to get you to spend tons of money on gear. I'm a cheapskate, but I new enough to steer clear of the USB mics. Trust us, it's better to wait a while and spend an extra $25-50 bucks. You'll be glad you did.

juan