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notbradsohner
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so, do good mics even exist for like 150? I will be using it for vocals, and thats about it.
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acorec
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notbradsohner said:
Yes, they do. The current top of the heap is the SP B1. It is applauded as the new workhorse of the modern day studio. It has replaced the Shure SM57. Then there are various Marshall mics that are contenders to be reckoned with. These mics all cost way under $100. No mic locker should be without these gems.
The one company that is copied by EVERYONE still has the best mics. That would be the Behringer B1 and B5 (both copied by another company). It seems that more and more, Behringer is copied by EVERYBODY. Mackie copied their mixers! Imagine the insult! If I were Behringer, I would sue these copycats.
BTW April Fools day is just around the corner.
Fab4ever
Getting better
No!
Don't listen to Acorec. The truth is, between us, NOTHING will get you usable results for under $1,500.
And THAT'S only barely usable. To get anywhere close to professional results, you'll need a $5,000 mic going into a $4,000 preamp and a $10,000 compressor. And DON'T FORGET the $50,000 room - you can't expect professional results in some flimsy apartment, can you?
Really, don't even try to record vocals without professional talent, either.
So basically my advice is just give up now. And stop wasting the precious time of real professionals here!
(Note the sarcasm!!! )
Fab
Don't listen to Acorec. The truth is, between us, NOTHING will get you usable results for under $1,500.
And THAT'S only barely usable. To get anywhere close to professional results, you'll need a $5,000 mic going into a $4,000 preamp and a $10,000 compressor. And DON'T FORGET the $50,000 room - you can't expect professional results in some flimsy apartment, can you?
Really, don't even try to record vocals without professional talent, either.
So basically my advice is just give up now. And stop wasting the precious time of real professionals here!
(Note the sarcasm!!! )
Fab
noisedude
New member
LMAO! damn april is coming quick this time around.
'notbradsohner' - so who the hell are you?
ahem.
acorec's right, if you're after condensers. you didn't say what you need the mics for. sennheiser dynamics are fantastic value and 'better' than some of the more 'established' mics that lots of muppets will still recommend to you.
'notbradsohner' - so who the hell are you?
ahem.
acorec's right, if you're after condensers. you didn't say what you need the mics for. sennheiser dynamics are fantastic value and 'better' than some of the more 'established' mics that lots of muppets will still recommend to you.
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chessrock
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Fab4ever said:
Finally, some good advice a newbie can truly benefit from!
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acorec
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chessrock said:
Tee-hee, and the cost for this advice is *way* below $150.
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notbradsohner
Compression Addict
mmmmm k, ive got one of your "5,000 dollar mics" which i am very pleased with. i was just wondering. jeez!
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CanopuS
Amateur music since 1847
I wouldn't be put off by what they were saying, I think they were just joking (maybe not chess 
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Fab4ever
Getting better
Hey Notbrad, I was just taking the opportunity to poke a lil fun at some of our ultra-serious, "professional" members....
In all honesty, more money usually does equal better equipment. But I think many here will tell you there are a number of microphones that MAY fit the bill for vocals below $200.
I personally own a Studio Projects B1 (yes, the one made fun of above), as well as a Marshall V67 and V77. Those are my main vocal mics, for better or worse. What I've found, from a sort of amateurish perspective:
The V77 (around $300-$350 new) is really nice. Pretty smooth, a little air, a little body. I like it best.
The V67 (only 90 bucks these days) works well for some voices, like mine, that aren't real strong. Big proximity affect. Known as a "colored" mic to some. But not so nice on some "bigger" male voices.
The B1, on the other hand, can work on a voice that's too deep for the V67. The B1 really shines as a cheap multipurpse LDC, in my opinion.
For what it's worth....
Fab
In all honesty, more money usually does equal better equipment. But I think many here will tell you there are a number of microphones that MAY fit the bill for vocals below $200.
I personally own a Studio Projects B1 (yes, the one made fun of above), as well as a Marshall V67 and V77. Those are my main vocal mics, for better or worse. What I've found, from a sort of amateurish perspective:
The V77 (around $300-$350 new) is really nice. Pretty smooth, a little air, a little body. I like it best.
The V67 (only 90 bucks these days) works well for some voices, like mine, that aren't real strong. Big proximity affect. Known as a "colored" mic to some. But not so nice on some "bigger" male voices.
The B1, on the other hand, can work on a voice that's too deep for the V67. The B1 really shines as a cheap multipurpse LDC, in my opinion.
For what it's worth....
Fab
Gidge
Lapdance Test Dummy
possible contenders at $150 and under depending on the voice....
Marshall MXLv67G
Marshall MXL2003(v93M)
Marshall MXL990
Studio Projects B1
Marshall MXLv67G
Marshall MXL2003(v93M)
Marshall MXL990
Studio Projects B1
Warhead
Jai guru deva om
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Richard Monroe
Well-known member
I got one of my AKG C200B's for $99. Oktava MK319- $99 B-1- $80. All of those mics were used for tracks on my first album.
Oktava ML-52- $175. I also used B.L.U.E. Kiwi, AKG C414B-ULS, Shure SM-7B and Rode NTK, *not* $150. Sometimes the most expensive mic is not the right mic.-Richie
Oktava ML-52- $175. I also used B.L.U.E. Kiwi, AKG C414B-ULS, Shure SM-7B and Rode NTK, *not* $150. Sometimes the most expensive mic is not the right mic.-Richie
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Big Kenny
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audio technica 4033, 4040, 4047
Sennheiser 421
might find a stedman c15
(and nothing will ever replace an sm57, )
In His Name
BK
Sennheiser 421
might find a stedman c15
(and nothing will ever replace an sm57, )
In His Name
BK
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CMEZ
New member
ADK has been getting rave reviews for their budget A-51's. They're in that price range. I've been thinking about picking one up.
Chris
Chris
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Robert D
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Fortunately, we are in a time when cheap isn't necessarily crap, and $150 will buy you a decent mic. Most in this price range try too hard to be something they're not.......like a U87. In the process, they hype the upper mids and end up sounding a little brittle. I haven't heard a lot of these cheap mics, since I only use those $5000 ones , but I can vouch for the affore mentioned Oktava mics, which aren't trying to copy anyone. The Mk-319 is a very non-strident large diaphram with good balance, and well worth a listen. It's the only cheap LD in my modest locker, and I won't give it up. The small diaphram Mk-012's are fav's of a lot of people who have the means to spend more, but love how they sound.
-RD
, but I can vouch for the affore mentioned Oktava mics, which aren't trying to copy anyone. The Mk-319 is a very non-strident large diaphram with good balance, and well worth a listen. It's the only cheap LD in my modest locker, and I won't give it up. The small diaphram Mk-012's are fav's of a lot of people who have the means to spend more, but love how they sound. -RD
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notbradsohner
Compression Addict
ok, thanks, and sry about the little smartass remark fab
i think the marshals sound nice
i think the marshals sound nice