Hello!
I'm looking for recommendations for lower-cost alternatives to the AKG c414 for recording use in my home studio; particularly LDCs with max SPL levels high enough for close micing a loud electric guitar cabinet and with a similarly crispy high-end response to the c414. That said, it doesn't need to have multiple polar patterns, as I'm looking for microphone recommendations mostly for the purpose of recording electric guitar out of an amplifier. I use a strat-style guitar out of a vintage orange amp & primarily play with my fingers, so having high-end definition is v important!
I have other budget microphones in my cabinet for acoustic instruments, vocals, drums, etc, so I don't need something super versatile. my budget is around $300 but I am flexible if it's for the ultimate solution! Been looking at the studio projects B1, WA47jr, and considering selling some other gear to get the WA-14 -- but I want to avoid that option if I can! If you have experience recording guitar with any of these microphones I'd love to hear about it.
I'm looking for recommendations for lower-cost alternatives to the AKG c414 for recording use in my home studio; particularly LDCs with max SPL levels high enough for close micing a loud electric guitar cabinet and with a similarly crispy high-end response to the c414. That said, it doesn't need to have multiple polar patterns, as I'm looking for microphone recommendations mostly for the purpose of recording electric guitar out of an amplifier. I use a strat-style guitar out of a vintage orange amp & primarily play with my fingers, so having high-end definition is v important!
I have other budget microphones in my cabinet for acoustic instruments, vocals, drums, etc, so I don't need something super versatile. my budget is around $300 but I am flexible if it's for the ultimate solution! Been looking at the studio projects B1, WA47jr, and considering selling some other gear to get the WA-14 -- but I want to avoid that option if I can! If you have experience recording guitar with any of these microphones I'd love to hear about it.