EmptinesOf Youth Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 k i have my little digital recorder and i soon found out using the 1/4 guitar jack doesnt sound the best when you switch to overdrive...so i was thinkin, since i only used 20 bucks of my gift certificate (picks and a speaker cable) that id get a mic. so for about $100 what would be a good mic? thanks for the help guys... ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillWelcome Home Studios Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Shure SM 57 Sennheiser 609 Beyer M-88 Studio Projects B1 and up.... Bill "I believe that entertainment can aspire to be art, and can become art, but if you set out to make art you're an idiot." Steve Martin Show business: we're all here because we're not all there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiC Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 The Shure SM 57 is one of the best mics out there, and it comes in at right under $100. Click on this link: click If link doesn't work, go to: www.musiciansfriend.com Just "search" Shure SM 57 on their site. It's priced at $89.00. Peace "Treat your wife with honor, respect, and understanding as you live together so that you can pray effectively as husband and wife." 1 Peter 3:7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billster Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Originally posted by bpark@prorec.com: Shure SM 57 Sennheiser 609 Beyer M-88 Studio Projects B1 and up.... BillI have both an SM-57 and a Beyer M-88. The SM-57 is classic, the Beyer is a little more crisp and bright to my ears. Both good for a variety of rock tones - be sure to experiment with off-axis positioning. Buy my CD on CD Baby! Bill Hartzell - the website MySpace?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miroslav Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 The Sennheiser E609 Silver is good if you want to get a little less edgy/crisp sound...'cuz it seems to nock off some of the bite coming from my amp... ...which is not a bad thing, but I find that with the 609, I tend to push the Treble up just a bit. The Shure 57 will give more bite...so it's good if you have a slightly dull sounding amp. Both are in the $100 range. miroslav - miroslavmusic.com "Just because it happened to you, it doesn't mean it's important." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A String Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 My vote goes to the Shure. The 57 is a great multi purpose mic. You will also find it to be one of the best (Lower priced) mics you can use for mic'ing a kick drum. Craig Stringnetwork on Facebook String Network Forum My Music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daddyelmis Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I have and use both the Shure 57 and the Sennheiser E609 . . . and I prefer the 609 (primarily live applications with occassional demo recording). This is mic'g a Bassman, a Marshall DSL201 and a Pro Jr., and I play covers in a mostly "classic rock" type outfit (to give you an idea of the tone being mic'd). Both are great workhorse guitar cab mics. The 609, because if a flat profile mic, can be "draped" over the cabinet without a stand (great for live work, one less stand to carry). It also close mics great because of that profile. www.ruleradio.com "Fame is like death: We will never know what it looks like until we've reached the other side. Then it will be impossible to describe and no one will believe you if you try." - Sloane Crosley, Village Voice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptinesOf Youth Posted July 17, 2004 Author Share Posted July 17, 2004 i went with the Sennheiser E609...the dude said almost everyone he knew used the shure so i thought id be different...gotta wait 2 weeks tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhcomp45aol.com Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 SM-58 is my favorite, Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miroslav Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 Here's more suggestions: Other Forum Thread miroslav - miroslavmusic.com "Just because it happened to you, it doesn't mean it's important." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoes Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 Here's some information on mic'ing techniques and other related issues. Advanced Guitar Mic\'ing and Mixing I still think guitars are like shoes, but louder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptinesOf Youth Posted July 18, 2004 Author Share Posted July 18, 2004 thanks for the info guitars, im sure gonna need the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptinesOf Youth Posted July 18, 2004 Author Share Posted July 18, 2004 if i were to get the MXL 990 as well, would this be a good mic for vocals? and it says its phantom powered, what does that mean? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 Phantom power is electricity that goes up the mic cable to the mic. It's how some condensor mics operate. I have an MXL-1000 (I think that's the model number) and I like it very weel. Very natural sounding, excellent resolution, love it with acoustic stringed instruments, voice, bass drum, anything that you want to get as close to an uncolored sound as you can. I haven't tried it with electric guitar yet. I think large diaphragm condensor mics are great. I'd own a Neumann U-47 if I could afford it. Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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