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guitarguy1012
New member
how about a b1 for an all-around mic... ive heard its good for acoustic guitar and vocals but how about for guitar cabs and drums?
Alexbt
New member
You'd probably make out ok with drums with a B1. Though I don't know which B1 you're talking about. Behringer and Studio Products both make entry level mics called B1, but they are completely different.
For guitar cabs, it is pretty standard (even in the biggest recording studios) to use a Shure SM57 or similar dynamic microphone. If you're going to use a condenser on a cab, I think it's best to use a small-diaphram condenser mic, such as the MXL991, which I have two of. (I haven't tried it yet, but I'm told they're 'killer' on guitar cabs)
And yes, what the others are saying is correct, getting a small mixer is a very good idea. Behringer may not be the best brand but I'm sure it's fine to start off with with a 4-track. It's certainly better than a certain Radio Shack mixer my band used with a 4 track many years ago.
For guitar cabs, it is pretty standard (even in the biggest recording studios) to use a Shure SM57 or similar dynamic microphone. If you're going to use a condenser on a cab, I think it's best to use a small-diaphram condenser mic, such as the MXL991, which I have two of. (I haven't tried it yet, but I'm told they're 'killer' on guitar cabs)
And yes, what the others are saying is correct, getting a small mixer is a very good idea. Behringer may not be the best brand but I'm sure it's fine to start off with with a 4-track. It's certainly better than a certain Radio Shack mixer my band used with a 4 track many years ago.
homestudioguy
Well-known member
Go with the Shure SM57!!
Go with the Shure SM-57, ($89) a decent XLR 20-25 ft cable($20) and an XLR to 1/4 inch low impedance to high impedance transformer. ($20)
If you continue to improve your studio over time, you will always need the SM-57 even when you have big buck large diaphragm mics.
The SM-57 is true long-term studio investment!!!
BG
http://mysite.verizon.net/homestudioguy/
Go with the Shure SM-57, ($89) a decent XLR 20-25 ft cable($20) and an XLR to 1/4 inch low impedance to high impedance transformer. ($20)
If you continue to improve your studio over time, you will always need the SM-57 even when you have big buck large diaphragm mics.
The SM-57 is true long-term studio investment!!!
BG
http://mysite.verizon.net/homestudioguy/
