Need a few good opinions.

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i am starting a home recording project. i have been playing for years just never thought about recording untill recently. i have everything i need including: monitors, amps, cables, mixer, souncard.....the only thing i dont have is a set of good mics. i have used mics alot just never had one of my own. i mostly play acoustic. and sing. i need a good vocal mic

Which is better for at home recording. Dynamic or condenser.....and should i be looking at large or small diaphragm mic
 
Condensers have large diaphragms and are the best for recording vocals. Dynamics are better for shows and micing guitar amps and cabs.

Oh I should also say that a condenser is going to pick up more noise like breathing and room noise so if you're in a loud room, a dynamic mic would be better for preventing background noise (at the loss of clearer and fuller sounding vocals).
 
Well, not exactly. You can get both large and small diaphragm condenser microphones and both have their place in a studio. Similarly, there are a wide variety of dynamic microphones out there, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. In the fullness of time you'll probably end up having a mix of all of the above.

Since your first priorities are to record acoustic guitar and vocals, I'd probably suggest a large diaphragm condenser as the best compromise to handle both these sources. I personally prefer a pair of small diaphragm condensers on the guitar and a large diaphragm for vocals...but a single LDC is a very accepted way of miking a guitar--and it's certainly the norm for most vocals.

Without a suggestion about you budget I can't really suggest specific microphones but some of the manufacturers you could consider would be Rode, SE Electronics, AKG, Audio Technica, and Studio Projects. All make a wide range of very good microphones at not-too-huge prices. When budgeting though, don't forget you'll need a decent mic stand, a pop screen and an XLR cable.

I also assume your sound card can provide a source of phantom power...if not, you may need to re-visit dynamics even though they're not always ideal for the sort of recording you want to do.

Bob
 
Rule of thumb...you can't go wrong with a Shure SM58 for vocals or SM57 for vocals and many other things. If you want to go large diaphragm there are a lot of choices around the $100 mark. I like the MK13. Very warm, and great for micing acoustic guitar as well. If you click the link below (http://www.nowhereradio.com/artists/album.php?aid=2878&alid=-1) there is a song I recorded vocals and acoustic guitar with the MK13. Best "cheap" mic I ever bought.
 
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