Solved My MSH-1 Thread

[danny.guitar]

Just thought I'd post this here, since I've had this mic for awhile.

Anyone who's heard Timothy Lawler's MSH-1 sample knows how good this mic is. And his thread is probably a better example of the kind of sound you can get. So I would check it out if you haven't already.

This was recorded in a small, untreated room, with one MSH-1 mic, through an Audio Buddy, into a SoundBlaster.

So, with all that considered, I still think it sounds better than a lot of mics that cost 10 times more.

So, without further a due, here's a clip of the MSH-1 mic (no EQ, effects, etc.)

It's just a quick tune I *tried* to quickly learn from an Audio Technica mic sample on their website.

MSH-1 Mic Sample

Below are some other songs I've recorded with this mic, so you can listen to them to. But I thought you'd want to hear a raw sample of the mic as well so I recorded that one real quick.

Serenity (Acoustic Fingerstyle (David Berchtold Cover))
Beatles - Yesterday
Amazing Grace (Acoustic)

 

[travelin travis]

Sounds good Danny. Nice playing too.

 

[Micter]

The untreated room is obvious but besides that I have to tip my hat!!!!!! Great playing and great sounding samples. Very nice!!

 

[CIRO]

Danny:

Congratulations for the superb playing and very good sound.
MH mics sounds pretty good too.
Hard to believe you recorded with a Soundblaster on an untreated room...
well,that´s the beauty...good and well played music comes first.

Ciro

 

[danny.guitar]

Thanks Travis & Micter.

Yea I hope to get my room treated soon. Unfortunately though, I can't afford it right now.

I put the mic close to the neck (about 8") to try and have as little room sound as possible, but that's about the best I can do right now.

 

[danny.guitar]

Danny:

Congratulations for the superb playing and very good sound.
MH mics sounds pretty good too.
Hard to believe you recorded with a Soundblaster on an untreated room...
well,that´s the beauty...good and well played music comes first.

Ciro

Thanks, CIRO. To be honest, the soundblaster doesn't sound that bad.

But when I had the M-Audio 24/96, there was definitely a difference. But I did use the SoundBlaster on all the recordings I listed.

 

[mrbowes]

What's the link to the website for these mics?

Thanks.

 

[XLR]

S o u n d s . v e r y . g o o d.

 

[danny.guitar]

Thanks, Tim.

What's the link to the website for these mics?

Thanks.

http://naiant.com/studiostore.html

Made by mshilarious who is a member of this board.

 

[travelin travis]

Thanks, CIRO. To be honest, the soundblaster doesn't sound that bad.

But when I had the M-Audio 24/96, there was definitely a difference. But I did use the SoundBlaster on all the recordings I listed.

I agree about the soundblaster. I think the first thing that most people upgrade is the sound card without ever really testing the stock sound card. I used an Audio Buddy with the onboard sound of my pc before upgrading and the results were fine.

 

[danny.guitar]

I agree about the soundblaster. I think the first thing that most people upgrade is the sound card without ever really testing the stock sound card. I used an Audio Buddy with the onboard sound of my pc before upgrading and the results were fine.

Yup. And I don't have any studio monitors so I can't hear the difference in the converters.

The only real difference I heard between the SoundBlaster and the 24/96, is the 24/96 sounded cleaner. And it also has a MIDI port, and not just one input like the SoundBlaster, which is why I think it's still a good idea to get something like that meant for recording.

 

[timboZ]

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[mshilarious]

I agree about the soundblaster. I think the first thing that most people upgrade is the sound card without ever really testing the stock sound card. I used an Audio Buddy with the onboard sound of my pc before upgrading and the results were fine.

I just bought a Soundblaster Audigy to replace my VSL2020. OK, not replace, but augment. I couldn't figure out how to get Skype to recognize the VSL, plus I needed to test out a mic I did for PCs.

As a result, I pretty much know exactly how the mic in on a Soundblaster sounds. It isn't horrible; that is, it's probably better than

ah crap nosebleed, brb

the average 4-track cassette recorder in terms of noise and high-frequency rolloff, minus whatever benefit the tape contributes. But compared to a pro soundcard, it is noisy and the high end drops like a rock above 16kHz.

Now, having said that, it should still be possible, especially with an external pre, to do a decent recording with a SB. But most people will outgrow the number of inputs pretty quick anyway.

PS look for the store to be back on Monday, I'm going on vacation tomorrow

 

[tdukex]

Love that fingerstyle!

 

[danny.guitar]

Love that fingerstyle!

Thanks tdukex...I have a hard time playing with a pick and fingers at the same time.

 

[larry_emder]

Cool mics!

Received a pair of MSH-10's yesterday.

Keep in mind i dont have much experience with different mics.

Gave them a quick workout on my acoustic and they sound very good. Very crisp, clear and quiet. They definately suit my current needs, and i couldnt ask for more (especially for the price)

They have a lot more top end detail and less low-mid mud than my Behringer XM8500 Never knew it sounded so bad till i tried the MSH-10

Thanks heaps Mshilarious They will be getting lots of use in future.