intimidated big time!!

[riccol]

O.K. Here it goes. I have been reading stuff in this forum for a few days and 88.62% of what I read is over my head. I just bout cakewalk guitar tracks software and having a blast. Strictly hobby stuff. I'm using a audio technica dynamic mike to record vocal stuff. (Cheapo) I'm just plugging it directly into the sound card. What is my next step up in a mike. This phantom power stuff regarding condenser mike is giving me brain cramps. Any direction as to how to progress and learn is appreciated.

 

[Track Rat]

Search and read, Weedhopper. You will be granted wisdom.

 

[harley96]

Brain cramp cure!!!!!!!!!!!

Listen to your brain cramps!!Buy a quality condenser mic and yes it's going to need phantom power.They sell phantom power boxes for around $30-40 dollars.Depending on how many inputs you have on your soundcard or breakout box I'd look into a little mackie mixer like the 1202vlz,the mixer will have phantom power included.Dynamic mics are definitely useful but until you try a good quality condenser mic you will truly continue having those brain cramps.Go fill your prescription!!!!!!!!

 

[Gidge]

your first step up is a decent preamp.....

which AT mic is it....it may be decent enough to pull a usable sound out of it.....you can have a killer mic and plug it straight into the soundcard and its gonna sound shitty....so at least go for a Midiman Audio Buddy or an Art Tube MP....

 

[riccol]

O.K. the audio technica is a real cheapie. But my brain cramps are begging to release a little. What is an inexpesive way to go with a condenser mic? (I have a wife!)
Maybe I could sell my golf clubs!

 

[Gidge]

ok, but remember with a condenser you need phantom power and a preamp....the Audio Buddy i mentioned will do that for $79....how much can you spend on the mic and preamp without getting divorced?....

btw, i can relate...i have a wife and a 4 yr old.....

 

[trebles]

enter topic press search button or post in newbie section

 

[Gidge]

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[riccol]

Oh so grateful

Thanks for the help --- I checked out the audio buddy around the web look like just what the doctor ordered for my brain cramps -- price is surely acceptable -- now the next step the mic --- what is the starting point of on condenser mics -- maybe some suggestions on ?b rands models etc. ---can you get one for under $200 Will use it mostly for voice and some mikeing of acoutic guitar. What I am doing is just hobby stuff but you know how it is -- always looking for something a little better.

 

[trebles]

get yourself an sm 57 play with this a while then consider gidges choice of a mxl v67m or g and or an mxl 603 and if your feeling alil richer a studio projects c1

 

[Gidge]

for vocals and acoustic, definitely a mxlv67....

http://www.abemusic.com/
these guys have it for $199, but ask them to match Mars price of $149..theyve done it before.....

 

[riccol]

light at the end of the tunnel

Thanks!

It looks like I should have been in the newbie forum -- but I'm a stinkin Newbie what do I know!

But since I'm getting all this pro advice --- I ain't leavin.

It looks like the midiman audio buddy and condenser mike will help with brain cramps.
Checked out the MXL prices around the web -- Mars was the best
How much difference between the MXL v57 -- and the V67--other that price of course. Can I get by without a shock mount?

 

[Gidge]

one of the purposes of the mic forum is "which mic should i buy".....this was the spot to post it...it is not off limit to newbies no matter what anyone says.....

im not sure exactly the differences of those 2 mics....i have the v67 myself and its great....

if you get it from Abes it comes with a shockmount......

 

[riccol]

Thanks -- no more brain cramps

Thanks Gidge

Got the mic and a littel mixer --WOW!! I smell a grammy!!
Now on to bigger and more complex questions.

 

[Gidge]

Congrats on the mic and hope it serves you well!

Have fun and send me a pic of you with your Grammy!.....

 

[Buck62]

Gidge, here's that picture of riccol with his grammy...

http://www.tamos.net/~rhay/images/castle.jpg

You must be proud to have been a part of this!

 

[Gidge]