Mics

[Ae57]

what are some good mics, i need to get mics for my two singers and for drum set and possibly guitars, Are there any good affordable mics? and what are some things i should i know about mics, condenser mics and whatever, im kinda dumb when it comes to mics, thanks

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[Steenamaroo]

no one will want to start answering a question that's so broad,

for example, if your two singers are like katie melua, and Daron Malakian, you'll probably want different mics!

but, there is a lot of information to be had in the microphones section, newbies section, and google...

have a scout around and see if someone's been there before you

 

[SouthSIDE Glen]

what are some good mics, i need to get mics for my two singers and for drum set and possibly guitars, Are there any good affordable mics? and what are some things i should i know about mics, condenser mics and whatever, im kinda dumb when it comes to mics, thanks

What you need is to move over to the "Microphones" forum and read the sticky threads at the top of it.

G.

 

[Richard Monroe]

Yo Ae57! Welcome to the board! Insufficient data, dude. Live mics, or for recording? What's your realistic budget? What are you plugging the mics into? If the mics are for recording, what kind of room are you working in? What kind of music? Answer those questions, and we may be able to help you better.-Richie

 

[Erockrazor]

Insufficient data, dude.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

Go read the stickies in the mic forum OP. Then you'll be off to the races!

 

[RAMI]

what are some good mics

LOL!!!

Define good.

Are there any good affordable mics?

LOL!!!

Define affordable.

and what are some things i should i know about mics, condenser mics and whatever,

LOL!!!

im kinda dumb

Really??? You hide it pretty well.

 

[darrin_h2000]

To tell you the truth you would be ahead if you just figure Shure SM58 mics for all the voices and SM57s for all the instruments...you can find them used pretty cheap...but unless you have an interface that has x ammount of inputs you should just use your best judgement.

 

[Ae57]

lol well thanks for the comments, i especially like the one that said LOL after all my questions, quite helpful.

but yes ill look at the sticky and around on google and be less broad if i post again

dahrin though that actually was helpful, so thanks lol

 

[darrin_h2000]

If you get lucky like me you will find those SM57s and 58s cheap...I havent ever spent over 20 bucks on any of them...my secret is pawn shops...I buy rough older ones that they think wont sell.

 

[Shadow_7]

You could always take the shorter path. Intern at a studio. Rent time/gear from a studio, until you find what works for you on your budget. You're more likely to faint from sticker shock though. Relative to typical consumer gear where your answering maching does everything you're wanting and only cost $20, mic / preamp / converter / storage capacity included. Not to imply doing it well.

 

[Steenamaroo]

any chance darrin was helpful cos he told you what to buy??

seriously,we're not all being vague for badness; There is A LOT of info on this site, and a lot more beyond....

a direct answer is good,,sure,,,

but nothing at all compares to reading and learning for yourself....


welcome, and good luck!!

 

[darrin_h2000]

Well he did ask for a recomendation...I did like shadows advice...IMHO that is what you need to do if you are serious about making a living out of this hobby.

 

[Steenamaroo]

fair enough darrin