Recommendations for a battery powered LDC Condensor

[edwood]

Hi, I'm new here and could use some advise. I'm looking for a battery powered LDC condensor mic. I have a digital 4 track recorder and would be using the mic for vocals(solo & group), acoustic guitars and maybe even as a drum overhead. Any suggestions ? I'm on a tight budget and have been looking at the MXL 1006BP and MCA SP2.

Thanks, Edwood

 

[omtayslick]

Hi, I'm new here and could use some advise. I'm looking for a battery powered LDC condensor mic. I have a digital 4 track recorder and would be using the mic for vocals(solo & group), acoustic guitars and maybe even as a drum overhead. Any suggestions ? I'm on a tight budget and have been looking at the MXL 1006BP and MCA SP2.

Thanks, Edwood

There is also the MXL V63BP. Basically the same as the 1006.

 

[edwood]

What about the AKG C1000S ?

I was thinking more along the lines of a LDC but have seen some good reviews of this mic.

 

[DJL]

I was thinking more along the lines of a LDC but have seen some good reviews of this mic.

IMO, the AKG C1000S can be a little too hash sometimes... many times I'd prefer the Rode NT3 over the AKG C1000S... the NT3 is a tad darker and less hash than the C1000S, and the NT3 is what I'd call a medium size diaphragm mic... it also can be powered by a 9V battery, and sells for around $150.

EDIT: Added NT3 link.

http://www.rode.com.au/specsnt3/index.html

 

[sickstring69]

ditto on nt3

like DJL says-go Rode NT3. 9v battery power and just powerful on acoustic guitar around 12th fret. I've been using one for over 2 years and I think its a "secret weapon" that doesn't get near enough coverage in these forums. I'm assuming you don't have a preamp? A cheap ART V3 would give you great results with this mic and give you phantom power so you wouldn't have to worry about a battery. The NT3 is a big mic, though, but its rugged and could maybe double up as a softball bat.

 

[edwood]

The Rode's a hypercardioid condensor

Do you feel this would be more limited than the MXL 1006BP or the SP2 ? I'd probably use it mostly for vocals (beatle-style; three guys around a mic). As well as, acoustic guitar and anything else I can get away with.

Also, how much would you pay for the Rode used ?

 

[DJL]

I've haven't used the MXL 1006BP or the SP2 so I can't comment on them... and you should be able to get a good used Rode NT3 for somewhere between $75 and $100 or so... keep an eye on ebay and etc.