SP- b1,b3.c1

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Hi there i am a home musician
and i am going to be recording acoustic guitar and vocals.
I wont really need to record multiple tracks as i am a solo artist....therefore i will only be recording guitar or vox seperately.

Do any of you use 2xB1's in stereo to record acoustic guitar?? and how does that sound?? Or would it sound better to just get 1xC1 for guitar?? ( I would consider getting 2xC1's if they can also double for vox)
I am only looking to make good sounding demos, to sell at performances and i dont want to spend more than $400 US, on mics, what combos would you recomend for $400US,
B1= $80 b3=$160 c1=$199
cheers,
C
 
As always, I'd suggest listening to as many of the mics you're considering as possible.

I like the C1 on my voice, and Marshall MXL 603's ($70 each or $200 for matched pair with shockmounts) on acoustic. But that's just me.

If I had a $400 budget for mics, and only wanted to record acoustic and vocals, with the acoustic in stereo, I'd probably grab a C1, 2 MXL 603's or Oktava MC012's ($100 on sale at GC), and a B1 for variety (OK, that's $20 over, but it's a good selection).

Or I'd grab a MXL v67 ($90), an SM57 ($70, for vox not acoustic), a B1, and a pair of 603's - tons of options, less than $400.

Sometimes acoustic in a solo context sounds good with LDC's (v67, B1), rather than SDC's (603's), or with a mixture of both.

Many, many options.

Good luck,
Steve
 
You should be able to get an AT4040 and a pair of Oktava MK012 mics for around $400 or even less.

Use the Oktavas on the guitar. Use AT4040 the AT4040 on voice. However, you can use either mic on acoustic guitar or vocals.

Steve
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Id get the C1 and then a pair of the Marshall MXL603's.....
 
Most folks I know consider the SP B-1 to be an excellent all-around *budget* workshorse that sounds pretty darned good on nearly everything. I particularly like the lack of harshness that I often notice with cheap mics. I don't think there are many budget mics out there that can make these claims.

I bought one as a test, and like it enough that I bought two for just the purpose you mentioned: recording (solo) acoustic guitar in stereo. The sound is excellent, especially when considering the ridiculously low price. (I use and recommend the shock mounts.)

I'm a research nut and spent a lot of time reviewing mics before heading to stores. I found that loads of people at this site, at others, and in mag reviews express roughly the same thoughts that I've shared with you. Spend a few hours searching, and you'll see what I mean.

With that said, I'm not a mic expert (I'm a studio guitarist), so I can't talk the mic-talk very deeply. I just know what sounds good to my ears and bank account--and I'm talking about my *home* studio, not a pro studio. I use such dedicated local studios when I need higher quality. At home, though, I'm recording for pleasure, and I'm doing well with a Yamaha 16g rig with the SP B1s and a bit of supporting gear. If you yourself need a higher level of performance, then certainly consider other more-expensive options.

Good luck,

J.

P.S. I also like the SP service--I contacted SP once for some advice and received two helpful responses very quickly.
 
Check out the ADK line if you can find a dealer close to you. I think they grant great value. Actually I was skeptical to begin with, though I got the chance to audition a couple of these babies, I've been positively impressed by the Model S Vienna on voice and acoustic guitar, the A51st multipattern did a nice job on my voice. The day ended with me buying a Rode NTK, which I think goes >400$, for sure I'll have a closer look at the ADK's next time...
 
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