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| Re: Microphone recommendation? [message #66174 is a reply to message #66164] |
Fri, 18 February 2011 11:24   |
Adveser
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Then you definitely want to get a condenser mic. And don't forget to buy a phantom power box that usually goes for about 20 bucks.
I am starting to learn that having a PA system and a mic is just not enough for vocals myself. You really need a graphic equalizer, a pre-amp, a compressor and what is called a "sonic maximizer" to get studio quality vocals.
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| Re: Microphone recommendation? [message #66259 is a reply to message #66164] |
Tue, 22 February 2011 20:02 |
Adveser
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I really can't say. I certainly know what they sound like and what to expect from them and all that, but I have personally never used enough of them to say what is a good choice over another one.
That said. I've been eying the Shure SM86. It's 150 at amazon, which is the cheapest place I have found for it.
I think going with a "SM" model verses a "PG" model from Shure is a step up no matter what.
The good news with the SM86 is that all of the pop filters and shockmounts are in the mic itself, so you don't have to spend money on that sort of stuff.
From what I am reading about it through reviews, it seems that you can sing anywhere from right on top of the mic to about 3-6 inches away and you get about the same gain and volume, so mounting the thing up to keep the dynamics in check is not as serious as it would be with a dynamic mic.
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| Re: Microphone recommendation? [message #66335 is a reply to message #66164] |
Sat, 26 February 2011 13:49 |
Bill Wassilak
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Registered: May 2009
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I agree with Adveser,
I'd give the Shure SM86 a try, I run the the older SM81 mic that isn't made anymore. I've used it on high-hat cymbal's, acoustic guitars, and they were great on female vocals so much so, that the singers never wanted them again, because they were to accurate.
They wanted the old favorite the Shure SM58's. Which by the way just got voted in PSN magazine as one of the best vocal mics of all time for vocals, but it's a dynamic mic.
And remember condenser mics require phantom power from the mixer, some can run off battery, but you better replace the battery every 4-6 hr's of operation.
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| Re: Microphone recommendation? [message #66358 is a reply to message #66335] |
Sun, 27 February 2011 10:31 |
audioaudio90
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Registered: October 2010
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Hey I have an SM81 too! I agree that the SM86 will probably give you what you need though. Phantom power from the mixer is definitely the way to go; changing out the battery all the time sucks.
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