I have $420 and i Need 2 Mics

[Richard Monroe]

I'm sure there are those of a different persuasion who would have viewed Freddy in that way. Me- I'm a flaming heterosexual. On the other hand, I'd probably rather sleep with him, (even in his current condition), than Gwen Stefani! It's a hell of a choice, though- the dead vs. the walking dead.-Richie

 

[davidguevara80]

Another Question....

Do you think that th Blubird would be a good compliment with the TLM103 or its just something similar in Sound But with less quality?

In your Opinion What would be a Second Mic (Different Sound than the TLM for voices) in the $100-$150 Range (Used Market)

 

[Big Kenny]

any mic that you buy for $150 will have a different sound than the 103, it will suck and the 103 will sound nice, that's different. Get up to $200 and you can probably get a
- at 4033 or 4040
- Rode NT2A
- CAD m9
- another $50 and you get the prize an SM7, now cut it out!

 

[darrin_h2000]

I'm sure there are those of a different persuasion who would have viewed Freddy in that way. Me- I'm a flaming heterosexual. On the other hand, I'd probably rather sleep with him, (even in his current condition), than Gwen Stefani! It's a hell of a choice, though- the dead vs. the walking dead.-Richie

...so many around here have those same feelings but are not brave enough to just come out and say that...good for you.

The used market can give you a used SM7 for around $150 on EBAY sometimes...but its sketchy sometimes because so many are asking over retail prices for them that people hit those used auction like piranha on a cow carcass.

 

[Richard Monroe]

Now that is interesting. Just for the record, if you look at the post above, it says I'm a flaming *heterosexual*! I didn't know that a quote paste could be altered to intentionally misquote someone. That's evil, and borders on libel. If true, my wife would be quite surprised that I 've been faking it all these years. Yo moderator! That looks like a systems glitch. If you're going to quote me, at least quote me.-Richie

Regarding the mic issue- Stop sweating it. There are a hell of a lot of people that would be perfectly happy to have a TLM103 as a main vocal mic. The Bluebird does not suck, but it is somewhat similar to a TLM103 in profile, if not quite in quality. That's why TLM103 isn't my favorite. It's not that it's a *bad* mic, it's just that similar mics or more versatile mics can be had for less money. For a different sound, hunt down a good dynamic. I like Sennheiser MD421, which you can find used for a little less than an SM7, but either one can be a different color on the palette, and have many uses other than vocals. Other options include a darker condenser, such as MXL V67G or Oktava MK319, or a tube mic, such as Rode NTK, which is unfortunately usually out of the $150 price range. I have not heard a tube mic under about $500 that I actually liked.-Richie

 

[mshilarious]

It's a common sport in the Cave, but probably not appropriate elsewhere. Let's play nice, shall we?

 

[darrin_h2000]

Now that is interesting. Just for the record, if you look at the post above, it says I'm a flaming *heterosexual*! I didn't know that a quote paste could be altered to intentionally misquote someone. That's evil, and borders on libel. If true, my wife would be quite surprised that I 've been faking it all these years. Yo moderator! That looks like a systems glitch. If you're going to quote me, at least quote me.-Richie

Sorry about that...it must have changed when I spellchecked the post...you know how it is.

 

[davidguevara80]

The Bluebird does not suck, but it is somewhat similar to a TLM103 in profile, if not quite in quality. That's why TLM103 isn't my favorite. It's not that it's a *bad* mic, it's just that similar mics or more versatile mics can be had for less money.

Which Mics??,I could sell the Neumann ,buy something Similar in Quality, sell another Stuff that i got (like a DMP3) and afford the octane that i Need.

 

[Richard Monroe]

What's more versatile? The KSM44 you already have. What would I use for main vocal mics?
That's always tough, because there are *no* vocal mics that make everybody sound good.
I tend toward 3- one for boys, one for girls, and a dynamic for people that just don't get along with condensers. And- I want mics that are good for recording other stuff, because I can't afford mics that are only good for recording one thing. In the $500 and down range, there are 6 mics I keep coming back to:

Rode NTK
AKG C2000B
Marshall Electronics MXL V67G
Oktava MK319
Shure SM7b
Sennheiser MD421

If I wanted a pair of all-purpose mics for $500, I'd go with C2000B and SM7b. One or the other of them will work on pretty much any source on Earth. I consider MD421 a cheaper alternative to the SM7, and C2000B as a cheaper alternative to the NTK. The Oktava and V67G are mics I mostly use on female singers, but have uses on other stuff in a pinch, especially various percussion.The Bluebird I would consider a cheaper alternative to the KSM44. Like the 44, and the TLM103, it is a pretty transparent mic that works very well on instruments, and is an excellent vocal mic for a minority of singers. Really good instrument mics work very well on very good singers- A Faith Hill, a Charlotte Church, etc. Don't put a mic like the Bluebird on Bob Dylan.-Richie

 

[darrin_h2000]

I allready bought his KSM44...I was impressed with the build of the KSM32 I have, and wanted a LCD with the same qualities.

After this I am swearing off buying anymore mics for a while...unless if some more inexpensive SM57s pop up on Craigslist.

Im still kinda curious on how the C2000b rates with the AT3035...Ive heard some great sounding drums online with only one 3035 overhead...and I think they will make exellent overheads.

I do know what you mean by great singers making instrument mics sound great...I was recording a folksinger that she needed to play and sing at one time...and what bled onto the guitar tracks sounded very good...I had her vocal going through my SP C1 and her guitar through 2- MXL603s in an x-y at the 12th fret.

 

[davidguevara80]

I allready bought his KSM44...I was impressed with the build of the KSM32 I have, and wanted a LCD with the same qualities.

After this I am swearing off buying anymore mics for a while...unless if some more inexpensive SM57s pop up on Craigslist.

Im still kinda curious on how the C2000b rates with the AT3035...Ive heard some great sounding drums online with only one 3035 overhead...and I think they will make exellent overheads.

I do know what you mean by great singers making instrument mics sound great...I was recording a folksinger that she needed to play and sing at one time...and what bled onto the guitar tracks sounded very good...I had her vocal going through my SP C1 and her guitar through 2- MXL603s in an x-y at the 12th fret.

By the way your KSM is on its Way.

 

[davidguevara80]

What's more versatile? The KSM44 you already have. What would I use for main vocal mics?
That's always tough, because there are *no* vocal mics that make everybody sound good.
I tend toward 3- one for boys, one for girls, and a dynamic for people that just don't get along with condensers. And- I want mics that are good for recording other stuff, because I can't afford mics that are only good for recording one thing. In the $500 and down range, there are 6 mics I keep coming back to:

Rode NTK
AKG C2000B
Marshall Electronics MXL V67G
Oktava MK319
Shure SM7b
Sennheiser MD421

If I wanted a pair of all-purpose mics for $500, I'd go with C2000B and SM7b. One or the other of them will work on pretty much any source on Earth. I consider MD421 a cheaper alternative to the SM7, and C2000B as a cheaper alternative to the NTK. The Oktava and V67G are mics I mostly use on female singers, but have uses on other stuff in a pinch, especially various percussion.The Bluebird I would consider a cheaper alternative to the KSM44. Like the 44, and the TLM103, it is a pretty transparent mic that works very well on instruments, and is an excellent vocal mic for a minority of singers. Really good instrument mics work very well on very good singers- A Faith Hill, a Charlotte Church, etc. Don't put a mic like the Bluebird on Bob Dylan.-Richie

Thanks for all that Info! I'llconsider one of those.

 

[Richard Monroe]

I allready bought his KSM44...I was impressed with the build of the KSM32 I have, and wanted a LCD with the same qualities.

After this I am swearing off buying anymore mics for a while...unless if some more inexpensive SM57s pop up on Craigslist.

Im still kinda curious on how the C2000b rates with the AT3035...Ive heard some great sounding drums online with only one 3035 overhead...and I think they will make exellent overheads.

I do know what you mean by great singers making instrument mics sound great...I was recording a folksinger that she needed to play and sing at one time...and what bled onto the guitar tracks sounded very good...I had her vocal going through my SP C1 and her guitar through 2- MXL603s in an x-y at the 12th fret.

I haven't got a clue about AT3035- I've never used it. Where is it made?-Richie

 

[darrin_h2000]

I haven't got a clue about AT3035- I've never used it. Where is it made?-Richie

Japan...like Sony mics.

 

[dodgeaspen]

Sounds like Sure is a good buy.

 

[darrin_h2000]

Which Mics??,I could sell the Neumann ,buy something Similar in Quality, sell another Stuff that i got (like a DMP3) and afford the octane that i Need.

If you are in the market for an Octane...you might look at this too.
http://www.sonicstate.com/news/2007/09/26/monster-recording-interface-from-line-6/

 

[davidguevara80]

I am thinking to sell the TLM and Buy a Rode NTK (Used) and a Shure KSM32 (Used).Are they Different enough?Is that a good Option? or just keep the TLM?

 

[darrin_h2000]

Ive had the KSM32 for a few weeks...its a great instrument mic...and would be an ultra smooth mic for your vocalists with the best voices...but unforgiving for those who dont...it makes everything sit in the mix really well...and Steely Dan used it for most of the instruments on thier last CDs.

Check out this video where it is the only mic used for all the instruments.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT9C_NmImjM

 

[davidguevara80]

Check out this video where it is the only mic used for all the instruments.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT9C_NmImjM

Oh yeah!! That guy is Awesome!!