I got a guitar center gift card for my birthday and i'm in need of a new mic. What would you guys recommend? I searched the forums to no avail, so i figured i'd ask!
Thanks for any input!
Thanks for any input!
Best mic for screaming and singing under $200
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ahjteam
Anssi Tenhunen
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I would seriously consider saving $150 more and getting an SM7b. It will be something you will never outgrow.
BLUElightCory
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The Tab-Funkenwerk modded SM57/SM58 from Mercenary Audio is only $190 and is very similar to the SM7B.
ahjteam
Anssi Tenhunen
if for live application, you can't go wrong with SM58 or Audix OM(what was the number? 3? 5? 7? 6? can't remember). If for studio use only, LDC mics from Audio Technica, Studio Project and Röde are a nice options
I'm sorry for not specifying guys! I meant for recording purposes. The 4 i was actually looking at were:
http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.co...rge-Diaphragm-Condenser-Microphone?sku=276790
http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Rode-Microphones-NT1A-Condenser-Mic-Bundle?sku=476502
http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.co...ragm-Cardioid-Condenser-Microphone?sku=276789
http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/AKG-Perception-220-Condenser-Microphone?sku=271291
those are obviously a little more than my budget but i think maybe one of those might be worth it? Right now i have a mxl 990, so i'm in deperate need of an upgrade. haha
http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.co...rge-Diaphragm-Condenser-Microphone?sku=276790
http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Rode-Microphones-NT1A-Condenser-Mic-Bundle?sku=476502
http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.co...ragm-Cardioid-Condenser-Microphone?sku=276789
http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/AKG-Perception-220-Condenser-Microphone?sku=271291
those are obviously a little more than my budget but i think maybe one of those might be worth it? Right now i have a mxl 990, so i'm in deperate need of an upgrade. haha
XnaySaturo
Member
+1 to AudioTechnica LDC. I have an AT2035 and so far it's worked great on both vocalists I used it on (male singer and screamer + female singer).
ahjteam
Anssi Tenhunen
I have used NT1A multiple times when I was working on a fixed-term contract in a demostudio at Helsinki and found it very "usable". It is a bit bright on the top and needs a bit of de-essing on most of the singers, but otherwise it's pretty good. For a "first decent mic" it's really good, but I would get something else instead nowadays as it is a bit limited. I give it a 7-/10.
I own the NT2A myself, it's very similiar in tone but it is more of a poor-man's C414 as it has similiar features (switchable polar pattern, highpass filter and pad), I think it's something like 298€ at Thomann. If I would have to choose only one mic from any pricerange, it would definately be the AKG C414. It's not the cheapest or the most expensive mic around (it's around $1k), but it's one of those "desert island" mics along SM57.
I own the NT2A myself, it's very similiar in tone but it is more of a poor-man's C414 as it has similiar features (switchable polar pattern, highpass filter and pad), I think it's something like 298€ at Thomann. If I would have to choose only one mic from any pricerange, it would definately be the AKG C414. It's not the cheapest or the most expensive mic around (it's around $1k), but it's one of those "desert island" mics along SM57.
arv_foh
Brian K
I have been using a Heil PR30 with great results on vocals. $250 new and I got both of mine on eBay for $200 (each). Great on guitars too. I have an NT1A and I hate it, very brittle sounding. It hangs in my venue as a $200 crowd mic. Lol.
KeithTidd
Robot Penis.
BLUElightCory
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brianhood
No Care Ever
a huge +1 on that. I still use mine from time to time haha. Great mic for the money, and then some.
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2035 user here. I prefer it over my 57 for my own voice, more clarity in the highs without having to add them in with eq.
