N00b question, best CHEAP vocal mic??

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In that case, Mental, I cast my vote for the 57 if it's not too late. My reason is that they are an all-round more versatile mic than the 58, providing good signal for voice, percussion, guitars, practically anything. 58 is primarily a stage vocal mic, servicable in other applications, but not preferable to the 57. It's also my opinion that the 58 is more prone to proximity effect than the 57. Your mileage may vary.
-kp
 
I also vote for the 57.Just pick up a cheap windscreen to use when you record vocals.
 
Dolemite said:
AKG C1000S = shitty mic, may serve alternate use as dildo
Behringer mixers = chock block in disguise
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Bullshit.

AKG C1000 is a great hat mic if you want a harsher (attenuated highs) type of sound that coeas VERY well for metal.

Behringer mixers are good too (if you get a working one).

Keijo
 
Ill say sm57...they are the same mic(sm57,sm58)except for that crazy ass ball...if you have a ballon your sm58 when i come over i will take it off....so i say sm57....
 
The 58 actually has a wider pick up pattern and less proximity effect. But I would second the recomendation for a 57 in the studio.
 
most affordable that will get decent results:

LD condenser - Marshall MXLv67 ($169)
SD condenser - Marshall MXL60
Omni - Behringer ecm8000 ($35)
preamp with phantom - Audio Buddy($79)
tube preamp - Art Tube MP($89)

pick your needs.....
 
Well...

Can't disagree with the Marshall and SM57 camps but...

I will say the best cheap vocal mic is the one which sounds best on the voice you are recording. If you are recording primarily your own voice go to a music store and A/B them. Each mic has it's own spectral characteristics - sound.

When I bought my condenser I found on my voice the AT4033 sounded better than the AT4050 and several other more expensive mics...

Compare them!

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the 57 it is then :D

By the way without sounding too newb'ish, as i allready have, but anyway, what conenction does the mic require? I mean if its all going through an Audiobuddy ?

cheers guys, you make this all too easy :)

aL
 
from mic to Audio Buddy you will use a standard XLR to XLR cable...get the best quality you can afford.....from the Audio Buddy to the Audiophile you will need a cord that goes from 2 - 1/4 " plugs to 2 RCA males......keep this run as short as possible because the connection is unbalanced......
 
Did somebody say Electrovoice?

For what it's worth, youcan get an RE20 fro about $255 from Full Compass. It's a dynamic cardioid. No proximity problem. It's durable. My voice sounds thin with a 421D or a U87, but the RE20 fattens it up and gives it presence. I know it sounds crazy, but I love the thing.

rick
 
Go read Harveys' tutorial...

...in the mic section...

"It's a dynamic cardioid. No proximity problem. "

By default (although maybe less noticable) - all dynamic cardiods have a proximity effect.
 
I'm probably a day late and a dollar short as usual but I couldnt argue with the 57 and the Audio Buddy.

I did buy a Audio Technica 3525 that I really like for $150.I think 8th Street Music still has them for $150.

That said you should probably start with the 57,the mic is a keeper and its only $80(and if you look around at the mega stores some throw in a free cable and stand at that price!!).
 
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