RABid Posted December 27, 2001 Share Posted December 27, 2001 I last bought a microphone about 15 years ago. Back then the standard was Sure SM 56 or 57. Now I have no idea what to get. I would like to keep it at $150 or less but I seem to remember that is what my last Sure cost oh so long ago. I definitely do not want to spend $1000. There is just too many other good things to buy with that much money. Especially when I do not sing. My uses are in order of importance and frequency. 1. Vocoder. My Nord modular rack and a few other instruments have a vocoder option. For this I need 1/4" balanced or else I have to use the effects send of my mixer. It would probably be best if I get an adapter or second cable when I need to use 1/4". 2. Recording for samples. Most likely direct to hard drive in my computer. Anything from the clang of a pan to rainfall to me playing my congas or other percussion to make my own loops. 3. Word phrases and singing. I dont sing and I hardly speak in public but this is a good option. Something I might do is use recorded phrases that have been mutilated in Sound Forge. This post edited for speling. My Sweetwater Gear Exchange Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbrock1san.rr.com Posted December 27, 2001 Share Posted December 27, 2001 Does your mixer have phantom power ? A condenser mic will require phantom power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted December 27, 2001 Share Posted December 27, 2001 Originally posted by Rabid: I last bought a microphone about 15 years ago. Back then the standard was Sure SM 56 or 57. I assume that you mean the Shure SM57/SM58, which are basically the same mic except that the 58 has a ball-shaped wind screen. They still are the standard. Under $150, you can't really go wrong with the SM58. It works on pretty much anything. If you want a slightly more sensitive version, go with the Beta 58 - same mic with a different diaphragm. You are correct in assuming that you will need two separate cables (the 58 doesn't come with one). Either get an XLR - XLR and an XLR-1/4", or just get the XLR-XLR and get an XLR-1/4" adaptor. You'll be fine. dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pim Posted December 27, 2001 Share Posted December 27, 2001 When you want to use a vocoder in a professional way - wich means that people can hear and understand the words you say, than don't use a microphone from $150. It's well worth the costs to buy a more expensive one. I prefer a condenser with a large membrane. And unfortunatly it is how bigger the price, how greater the results.... Download this small (448kb) piece of my music as a vocoder example. My Music I always wondered what happened after the fade out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod S Posted December 28, 2001 Share Posted December 28, 2001 I have a beta 57A and I think it's a pretty decent all around mic. I bought it used for around $90, I think they go for $120. I used it for voice and acoustic guitar, and I thought it worked pretty well. There are some condensers in the $300 dollar range, I don't think you'll be able to go much less than that. The Rode comes to mind (NTK I think is the model, there are a few other ones. Take a look at Craig's forum. There's been talk about this, including a topic I started when I was shopping for a mic/preamp/compressor. Korg Kronos X73 / ARP Odyssey / Motif ES Rack / Roland D-05 / JP-08 / SE-05 / Jupiter Xm / Novation Mininova / NL2X / Waldorf Pulse II MBP-LOGIC American Deluxe P-Bass, Yamaha RBX760 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucktunes Posted December 28, 2001 Share Posted December 28, 2001 You might want to consider a small diaphragm condenser mic, like AKG's C1000. You can get them for less than $200 (I got one 6 months ago for $150), and it can run on a 9 volt battery if you don't have phantom power. Peace all, Steve [ 12-27-2001: Message edited by: SWBuck1074@aol.com ] ><> Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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