Hello All,
I know the subject line might make some of you think, this is a wrong question to ask, but please bear with me.
I have read a lot on the forum to understand the difference between dynamic and condenser microphones. It would seem (although not a hard and fast rule), that condensers are better for studio recording and dynamic are better for live performances.
I have also read some of you say that a high quality dynamic is better than cheaper condensers and am also aware that some of the professionals have used dynamic microphones in studios to record their vocals.
I was hoping that if I describe what I am looking to do with it, some of you who are more experienced in this area may be able to give some direction.
I am not a professional and recording my vocals over a karaoke back track using Audacity is more of a hobby and that is exactly what I intend to do with my gear. Please note that room I record in is not acoustically treated nor do I plan to do so. The room is not sound proof, but luckily I live in an area that is relatively quiet, but occasionally hear very faint aircraft noise when one flies over my house or a car passing by in the residential cul de sac. (I do NOT stay close to the airport ).
I do plan to buy Scarlett Focusrite 2i2, but am torn between Shure Beta 58a or Audio Technica 2035.
My worry with AT-2035 is that it might be too sensitive to capture any small noises I mentioned above and my worry with Shure Beta 58a is that it may not be good enough to record vocals.
Any suggestions?
Regards,
Jay
I know the subject line might make some of you think, this is a wrong question to ask, but please bear with me.
I have read a lot on the forum to understand the difference between dynamic and condenser microphones. It would seem (although not a hard and fast rule), that condensers are better for studio recording and dynamic are better for live performances.
I have also read some of you say that a high quality dynamic is better than cheaper condensers and am also aware that some of the professionals have used dynamic microphones in studios to record their vocals.
I was hoping that if I describe what I am looking to do with it, some of you who are more experienced in this area may be able to give some direction.
I am not a professional and recording my vocals over a karaoke back track using Audacity is more of a hobby and that is exactly what I intend to do with my gear. Please note that room I record in is not acoustically treated nor do I plan to do so. The room is not sound proof, but luckily I live in an area that is relatively quiet, but occasionally hear very faint aircraft noise when one flies over my house or a car passing by in the residential cul de sac. (I do NOT stay close to the airport ).
I do plan to buy Scarlett Focusrite 2i2, but am torn between Shure Beta 58a or Audio Technica 2035.
My worry with AT-2035 is that it might be too sensitive to capture any small noises I mentioned above and my worry with Shure Beta 58a is that it may not be good enough to record vocals.
Any suggestions?
Regards,
Jay