Looking for mic

[Far_from_honest]

Hi fellas I'm new round these parts and I'm a complete novice in terms of the home recording world. I recently purchased a lexicon alpha ( apologies if this is in the wrong place) but i want to record goood quality vocals on a mic that's relatively inexpensive but also suited to the lexicon alpha. Was also wondering if I'd need phantom power for this? Could anyone make any suggestions for a good quality inexpensive mic that's well suited for the lexicon alpha aswell as phantom power device? Cheers

 

[JimmyS1969]

Lexicon Alpha does not supply phantom power, so you are limited to a dynamic mic as it is. You could use an external phantom power to use a condenser mic, but I would just start with a SM58 and see where you get from there.

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[Bobbsy]

I'm with Jimmy in that I'd just see how I get on with the Alpha and, if you decide you want/need a condenser mic in the future, consider changing to a different interface at that stage.

The SM58 is a good workhorse of a mic and built super tough for touring/live sound. In the same price range you can get the Sennheiser e835 which I think sounds a bit better than the Shure.

 

[Far_from_honest]

Lexicon Alpha does not supply phantom power, so you are limited to a dynamic mic as it is. You could use an external phantom power to use a condenser mic, but I would just start with a SM58 and see where you get from there.

Welcome to the forums Far!

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Thanks a lot! Someone also suggested a Rode NT1A is that also a viable option the Lexicon Alpha?

 

[Bobbsy]

The NT1A needs a source of phantom power. Yes, you could buy an extra box to do this but a basic dynamic will be okay for a start--and you might decide you want a better interface when you move to a condenser.

 

[Armistice]

He's over in Prime Time.

Oh.... "mic" ... sorry, my bad. What they said ^

 

[Pinky]

Lexicon Alpha does not supply phantom power, so you are limited to a dynamic mic as it is. You could use an external phantom power to use a condenser mic, but I would just start with a SM58 and see where you get from there.

Welcome to the forums Far!

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Along the same lines, I've used the Shure PG81 for vocals (and still use it for acoustic guitar). It performs admirably, and it does not require phantom power (1 AA battery).

http://cdn.shure.com/specification_sheet/upload/67/us_pro_pg81_specsheet.pdf

I've seen them for cheap on eBay.

shure pg81 | eBay