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I'm after recomendations on a microphone for my home studio. I have a budget of around $200-$300 or so and I will be using this microphone purely for vocals. These vocals will include a large range of differences; low and quiet to high and loud singing, growls/screams and possibly some flat spoken dialogue. I'd like to know: even with the loud screaming vox if a condenser mic would still be a better option as to a dynamic like the SM58 or not. And if so, what mic/mics would be best suited to this environment. I'm not too interested in ribbon mics as for now as I do not currently own a 'high end' pre-amp to support one.
 
The SM58 looks like a good idea for what you're planning to do. We own a SM57, which is pretty similar (different shape and no pop filter though) and it's served us pretty well for the last year or so. It's got a good sound for most types of vocals, with a slight presence lift that makes it fit nicely into tracks and stand out a little bit, and you can drop it and bash it around a bit and it'll survive. As for a condenser, from personal experience there's the SE Electronics SE2000A if you can get that from near where you are for a decent price, or the Rode NT1A, although these require more looking after than a dynamic microphone like the SM58. Also, you'll need to have phantom power on your interface, so check that before you opt for a condenser. There's lots of other condenser options besides these out there though!
 
I would look at the SM7b, not 57 or 58, if your preamp has enough gain to drive it for screamers and loud singing. Another consideration is the Studio Projects T-3, a very nice mic and can be had used within your budget. I am a big fan of buying used, you get a lot of bang for small $$. Check out the used section on this site along with Gearslutz and get you a bargain.
 
Tough - you really need a good dynamic and a condensor to be versatile....
 
One of each - I agree BUT I'm no fan of 57s or 58s. I just don't like 'em.
Check this out: https://homerecording.com/bbs/equipment-forums/microphones/mics-under-$100-just-may-work-you-302579/
It's a comparison of <US$100 mics (BUT that's from their market prices, everything in OZ is SSOOO much dearer even with the exchange rate as it is).
For myself I use (shudder by most readers), a Behri LDC which was cheap & works fine, a couple of MHS SDCs from Naiant Studios (import jobbies but quite inexpensive & BRILLIANT no real issue getting them in by mail either) and and a couple of old no name dynamics (one called Grange) that work well for me. I have 2 cheapie pres/phantom sources - a Bluetube & a Behri MC100. Nothing fanmazing but everything has it's place.
I also have 3 (yes three) Sony ECM 19Bs that are VERY versatile & do some terrific things EQ wise with a little adjustment to placement - but there's about 1 other person in the world who uses them.
 
Australia is crazy for prices. I look on eBay and everything there is twice the price!!
 
Thanks alot guys. Iv decided on purchasing the SM58 AND a second hand Condenser mic iv got my hands on from a local metal band. Hopefully these will pull me through for an EP or two. Once again, thank-you all very much.
 
ido1957 said:
Australia is crazy for prices. I look on eBay and everything there is twice the price!!
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Ohh man.. I look on all the American sites and jizz in my pants when i see the price tags. It rediculouse how expensive everything is in Australia!
 
Roo meat is EXPENSIVE (well most of it is cheap & used for pet food but the loin strips are REALLY pricey).
 
I can't figure out what would be the equivalent to roo meat here in the states.
 
Breast of Bald Eagle? Bear Steaks if you're from the West Coast I guess. We're one of the few nations that eats it's symbolic fauna.
 
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