WhiteStrat
Don't stare at the eye.
And it's too bad that one of my new years resolutions was no spending on musical gear for a year--or I'd snag one of those $30 mics. Guess I'll make a note and check on it in '12.
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moresound
Loud Sun Studios
Or you can sell something that you don't use all that much and then spend that money on one.
WhiteStrat
Don't stare at the eye.
Nah...that would still technically be spending money on gear. I could however trade for one if someone had one they wanted to let go of.
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moresound
Loud Sun Studios
hmmmmmmmmmmmm what cha got for trade?
WhiteStrat
Don't stare at the eye.
I'll poke around and see what I see...
M
moresound
Loud Sun Studios
okely dokely
R&B-N-JAZZ_LADY
"Music is My Passion"
Hi everybody,
I have been busy with school and did not have time to hook-up nor test my recording equipments (this is my life for now, but I wouldn't trade it in for nothing else). Education comes first! ;-) Anyway, I bought the Prodipe TT1 Ludovic dynamic and MXL V67G large condenser microphones. As I mention before, I have not test it out yet; hopefully, I will get it together in March (I have to rearrange my second bedroom). In addition, I will have to purchase rockwool, lumber, etc for acoustic panels.
I have been busy with school and did not have time to hook-up nor test my recording equipments (this is my life for now, but I wouldn't trade it in for nothing else). Education comes first! ;-) Anyway, I bought the Prodipe TT1 Ludovic dynamic and MXL V67G large condenser microphones. As I mention before, I have not test it out yet; hopefully, I will get it together in March (I have to rearrange my second bedroom). In addition, I will have to purchase rockwool, lumber, etc for acoustic panels.
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omtayslick
New member
I bought a Prodipe TT1. Tried it on acoustic guitar. It is a surprisingly decent mic. Somewhat bright but not tinny or tizzy. Although it is bright, it is also solid sounding throughout its range. Build quality is good.
kcearl
I see deaf people
this is my impression too..bright but still full bodied
IK Obi
New member
Wow looks like a great buy! I found it on Amazon for 25.99.
Amazon.com: Prodipe TT1 Ludovic Lanen Model Dynamic Microphone: Musical Instruments
Amazon.com: Prodipe TT1 Ludovic Lanen Model Dynamic Microphone: Musical Instruments
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omtayslick
New member
I have spent some more time with this mic, so I decided to do an updated review. These mics can be found regularly with a buy it now on ebay for $19, with free shipping. If you need another dynamic, $19 for this is a no-brainer.
So far I have recorded my Martin D35, snare, toms and vocals with this mic. I also tried it on live vocals a few nights ago.
As far as fidelity goes, it is easily on par with most of the $100 +/- dynamics. But it imparts a flavor that is different from the pack.
Acoustic-In certain passages of the recording it gave a nice richness to acoustic guitar, and when that flavor was desirable it was great. At other times it had something unusual going on in the low mids that just didn't work. But... when it worked, it WORKED. Placement and the type of material being recorded was key.
Drums-Very solid and full sounding on drums. (snare and toms) Very nice on toms. I haven't tried it on overheads or kick, but strangely enough it sounds like it might do a credible job on kick.
Vocals-I compared it to my Joly-modded Oktava 319, and a Peavey 520i. On my voice it hung in there nicely with the other 2 mics. Depending on the song, style and key of the song I could see preferring any of these 3 in a specific situation. But overall, the edge usually goes to the Peavey.
(for my voice)
Live-Tried it at a gig for live vocals. The event was a mother's day banquet. Loud, boomy, untreated Gymnasium type room. Just couldn't get it happening with this mic. Too boomy. EQ out the boom and it became tizzy. This is likely the fault of the room more than the mic. Switched to a Sennheiser 835 and all was well.
Conclusion: I have tried to be fair and unbiased in these comments. For between 19 and 30 dollars you can get a dynamic mic that will add a different flavor than your garden variety '57 or '58, etc. And it will be useful alongside these mics, but I wouldn't choose it as my only dynamic. It will do some cool things a '57 won't, but overall a '57 is more versatile. But for $19? If you like to play with alternative sounds (and don't we all) get one!
So far I have recorded my Martin D35, snare, toms and vocals with this mic. I also tried it on live vocals a few nights ago.
As far as fidelity goes, it is easily on par with most of the $100 +/- dynamics. But it imparts a flavor that is different from the pack.
Acoustic-In certain passages of the recording it gave a nice richness to acoustic guitar, and when that flavor was desirable it was great. At other times it had something unusual going on in the low mids that just didn't work. But... when it worked, it WORKED. Placement and the type of material being recorded was key.
Drums-Very solid and full sounding on drums. (snare and toms) Very nice on toms. I haven't tried it on overheads or kick, but strangely enough it sounds like it might do a credible job on kick.
Vocals-I compared it to my Joly-modded Oktava 319, and a Peavey 520i. On my voice it hung in there nicely with the other 2 mics. Depending on the song, style and key of the song I could see preferring any of these 3 in a specific situation. But overall, the edge usually goes to the Peavey.
(for my voice)
Live-Tried it at a gig for live vocals. The event was a mother's day banquet. Loud, boomy, untreated Gymnasium type room. Just couldn't get it happening with this mic. Too boomy. EQ out the boom and it became tizzy. This is likely the fault of the room more than the mic. Switched to a Sennheiser 835 and all was well.
Conclusion: I have tried to be fair and unbiased in these comments. For between 19 and 30 dollars you can get a dynamic mic that will add a different flavor than your garden variety '57 or '58, etc. And it will be useful alongside these mics, but I wouldn't choose it as my only dynamic. It will do some cool things a '57 won't, but overall a '57 is more versatile. But for $19? If you like to play with alternative sounds (and don't we all) get one!
IK Obi
New member
Thats good to know! I may have to order a pair now.
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omtayslick
New member
If you do let us know what you think. I tried to be even handed and make sure I included the negatives as well as the positives. But all in all, I was blown away by this mic for the price. And it is as good as anything I've ever used for snare and toms.
IK Obi
New member
Ya will do. I've been noticing I've been impressed by tons of low end mics lately! As long as you have a decent pre/interface, decent sounding source and some time to place the mic right you can do amazing sounding recordings for fairly cheap!
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omtayslick
New member
I agree! I've really been enjoying dynamic mics lately. Everone seems to think that you must use a condenser for everything, when in reality oftentimes dynamics can be much better behaved mics.
IK Obi
New member
Exactly! IME they can sound a lot "smoother" too!