Microphone Help!!

[JBr33zyMusic]

I have an Alesis usb interface and an MXL 990. I'm looking to upgrade to a mic that's in the 100-200 dollar range. I was looking at the Blue Spark, but saw a bad review that left me wondering. If anyone could suggest a mic between that range that includes a shockmount, it would be appreciated ! Thank you.

 

[jaygee]

What are you recording ? Vocals, guitars ...

I don't place too much weight on reviews. Most products are going to get some bad reviews.

 

[moresound]

All of the owners of the spark so far have written good reviews here.

What in particular did the review say that you read that was bad JB?

 

[JBr33zyMusic]

It said if you have a deep voice or a raspy voice it will make you sound bad. It said it was made for a high pitch. singing type voice. I would be recording rap vocals.

 

[moresound]

What's wrong with a nice dynamic microphone then?

 

[omtayslick]

What's wrong with a nice dynamic microphone then?

This is good advice to consider.

 

[CrowsofFritz]

Hey man there will ALWAYS be bad reviews. And if you saw this review from a place like musicians friend or sweetwater, many of those bad (and good) reviewers don't even know what they are talking about.

 

[homestudioguy]

Do you live somewhere you go try them out?

 

[Jim Lad]

Blue doesn't make bad mics.
They just don't.
Nor does Yamaha make bad gear.
They put the exact same quality into everything they make.
Any eejit though, can write a bad review.
Just my opinion, of course.