Looking for a "good for the price" Condenser mic

[14yearoldkid]

Hey all, i record by hooking up my tascam 424 mkIII to my computer and just use a recording software to actually record. I mainly just record vocals and guitars, but i don't like the sound i am getting from the vocals, would getting a special type of mic for just vocals make the sound quality better? I dont want to spend a lot maybe like 150-200 dollars would be good for me... Any suggestions please i need your help!

 

[jdier]

It would help to know what you are using now. If it is a radio shack $10 special, then an SM 57 would be an improvement. If you are using an SM57 and do not like it you might want to try an entry level LDC mic. It is a bit more than you want to spend but I have liked my Studio Projects C3 quite a bit. I understand that the C1 is similar, but just set up for Cartiod (which would work for vocals) and might be in your price range.

I had me a few Studio Projects B1's Some people's voices sounded pretty good on them, but never as good as the C3, so when I got my SM7 and my AKG 414 I cleared out the B1's.

 

[Richard Monroe]

AKG C2000B- under $200, made in Austria. It is one of the most versatile entry level condensers I know of. Good on vocals and acoustic instruments, great on guitar cabs and percussion. Do not confuse it with the C3000B, which looks more versatile but makes a great fishing sinker.-Richie

 

[guitarboi89]

wow didnt need to think about that one :
studioprojects b1

 

[Freddy]

It would help to know what you don't like about your current mic (as well as what it is).

It is possible that room reflections are an issue rather than the mic itself. You may even be better with a dynamic mic depending on your circumstances.

Are we talking electric guitar, or acoustic? Are you using the mic on that too? If so, is it good on that, but "bad" on your voice?

 

[Freudian Slip]

AT-3035. Performs as well as mic's three times the price. Has a pad & low roll off. It's not overly hyped on the top end either at least for my voice.



F.S.

 

[Monkey Allen]

CADm179 is an ok cheapish condensor mic.

 

[TimN]

Behringer B-1. For $100.00, you can't beat it. I use it for instruments and vocals. Comes with a case, mount, and windscreen.

 

[zed32]

AKG C2000B- under $200, made in Austria. It is one of the most versatile entry level condensers I know of. Good on vocals and acoustic instruments, great on guitar cabs and percussion. Do not confuse it with the C3000B, which looks more versatile but makes a great fishing sinker.-Richie

i've had a C2000B for several years now and haven't found myself reaching for it very often for vocals (or much else for that matter...). YMMV.

 

[mathamagician]

I gotta go with the SP B1. It was a major improvement over my SM57, various battery-powered Audix condensors, and whatever else I could find to pick up sounds. I really like it on my vocals, works well with acoustic (though I like the $20 MSH1o better), and I like recording amps with it better than the SM57.

I got mine from eBay for 75$ (including ship) with foam windscreen and the mic stand holder thing. One of the best buys I've made so far in my miniture recording world.

 

[scrouch]

I just picked up a Rode NT1-A and am happy with it. They run for just over $200. I have an AKG C1000s and it's good so I expect the 2000 is good as well.