Which MIC ???

[Mastermindzz]

I want pretty good results, but don't want to invest a whole lot in a condesnser mic since my budget is very limiting, I have these two mics in mind

1. Nady SCM 900
2. Octavia MK219

These both sell for $79.99, which one should i get?

 

[Track Rat]

I'm partial to the Octavas. I just like darker sounding mics on vocals. I haven't used the Nady but if it's like the rest of the budget large diaphrame condensers (and I suspect it is) I'd imagine that it has more of a hyped high end. In all fairness, if I were going to be recording acoustic instruments as well as voice and could only have one mic, it probably wouldn't be a 219.

 

[Gargamel]

I have the sc900.....the high end is soooooo SHRILLLLY on vocals. It gets the job done on acoustic guitar though. Remember, if you want professional result, you need professional equipment. An $80.00 mic is not going sound like a U87 mic, regardless of the pre.

 

[Scriabin]

im not familiar with either of those mics, i'd recommend getting a dynamic mic for that price... the sm57 above all others.

 

[Gidge]

yep, sm57...

 

[Sonic Misfit]

I agree on the SM57.

 

[tdukex]

How about a Marshall MXL 603s. It will sound good on acoustic guitar, too.

 

[gregkat]

where can you find an Oktava MK-219 for $79.99?

 

[Gidge]

since tdukex mentioned the 603's, ill ask the forgotten question : what will the main uses of the mic?....if its for vocals, dont go with the 603, as its too easy to bottom out....for acoustic guitar and drum overheads, they rock.....

for vocals, maybe a Marshall mxl1006?....
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