Can you give me a brand, model, and maybe where to find one? Like a sure something other? I have no clue, but have heard it can make ALL the difference in home recordings. Thanks!
2007-04-24 15:54:01 · 3 answers · asked by wardbrianl 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
there's really three that i'd recommend.
1. electro-voice 767...great low-end pickup and good cardioid response. cost - around $120. i'm pretty sure that guitar center and sam ash both have them.
2. samson Q7...better high and low end response than the workhorse shure SM-58, and less expensive, too. i wouldn't beat up this mic, though...it's susceptible to breaking with lots of abuse, but if you tend to take decent care of your gear, you should be fine. only about $80...and available at sam ash, and at other various indie music stores.
3. shure SM-58...the industry's most popular vocal mic. there's lots of mics that sound better, like the two i mentioned above, but this mic takes a beating like you wouldn't believe and keeps performing like it did when you bought it. cost - $90, and available EVERYWHERE.
hope that helps!
2007-04-24 16:39:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what you mean by budget. You are right that choosing the right microphone can make a huge difference in the way a recording or live performance sounds. If you plan on using the microphone ONLY for home recording AND you have the ability to supply phantom power to the mic you can pick up a large diaphragm Oktava for around $100. They sound pretty good and are very cheap (compared to other "recording" mics). If you plan on getting a general purpose mic then the Shure SM58 is the one to get. They can also be had for around $100 and they are well known for their ruggedness and dynamic range. They are not the best recording mics in the world but if I could only own one mic, this one would be it. In fact, I own quite few SM58's in wireless and corded varieties and it's the only vocal mic I use on stage. I also own a couple of Oktavas and, while not awesome, they sound better on recordings than a "standard" vocal mic and they will work well until you can drop 8 - 15 thousand on a Telefunkin.
2007-04-24 16:23:35 · answer #2 · answered by kayman1st 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go into a guitar center and look there for starters.
2007-04-24 16:02:02 · answer #3 · answered by cadaholic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋