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Looking for a good, cheap condenser mic?

MXL/MCA SP1

http://www.pssl.com/!YQ-14nJKBAER-K...arch?q=sp1&by=s

Only $40! and it's been getting great reviews at gearslutz, kvr, cakewalk forums, etc. I haven't used one, but I keep seeing it mentioned and I know that people here are sometimes looking for a good bargain mic, so there you go.

thanks man, been looking for a cheap mic.

If you get one, be sure to post a review.

I need a mic for podcasting, and this looks like the ticket; I'll be sure to give a review, should I pick one up.

...Definitely nice to have a cheap condenser mic that won't make you kill yourself when you destroy it with phantom power :P

Good find.

Is it some sort of sale or the price always this price?

With shipping/tax its about $52, can get a Shure SM58 for about $60 off clist...

I wonder how it compares to a SM58

I've heard great things about the Studio Projects B1

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/B1Mic/

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Originally posted by Kismet7 Good find. Is it some sort of sale or the price always this price? With shipping/tax its about $52, can get a Shure SM58 for about $60 off clist... I wonder how it compares to a SM58

SM58 is a dynamic microphone? No need for a comparison since this is a condenser. SM58 is more suitable for live use. If you're gonna record vocals in a studio, condenser is almost always the way to go.

Anyways, the mic seems like a good find! Another pretty cheap mic but REALLY good for it's price is Studio Projects B1. I have it and I love it. I've worked with far more expensive mics when I studied sound technology a couple of years ago and the B1 can be compared with far more expensive mics!

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Originally posted by Kismet7 Is it some sort of sale or the price always this price?

$40 is the regular price. It's weird, though, that the link I provided above seems to be the only place you can purchase it from.

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Originally posted by [Alpha]Dave SM58 is a dynamic microphone? No need for a comparison since this is a condenser. SM58 is more suitable for live use. If you're gonna record vocals in a studio, condenser is almost always the way to go.

^^^ Yeah, what [Alpha]]Dave said. ^^^

Audio Technica 2035 and Rode NT1-A are pretty good low-cost mics. I know a bunch of people that have these and are completely happy with them. The AT-2035 runs for $149US and the NT1-A goes for $229US.

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Originally posted by cryophonik $40 is the regular price. It's weird, though, that the link I provided above seems to be the only place you can purchase it from.

I'd be weary of this either being a refurb, or a total POS. You get what you pay for with this type of stuff, no doubt.

lol

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Originally posted by CReddick I'd be weary of this either being a refurb, or a total POS. You get what you pay for with this type of stuff, no doubt.

It's not a refurb and, from what some of the heavy-hitters are saying, it's apparently not a POS either. Do a Google search, search any of the major production forums, read the tweakheadz review, etc. and see for yourself. Like I said, I haven't personally used it, but with that reputation and at that price point, it's not much of a gamble.

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Originally posted by cryophonik It's not a refurb and, from what some of the heavy-hitters are saying, it's apparently not a POS either. Do a Google search, search any of the major production forums, read the tweakheadz review, etc. and see for yourself. Like I said, I haven't personally used it, but with that reputation and at that price point, it's not much of a gamble.

The heavy hitters are modding it, which costs $125-$150 to get it into the shape they are applauding. I heard some samples of the stock version, and did'nt like what I heard, the modded version was'nt bad though, but that will set you back an extra $125+, imo the Shure SM58 sounded better stock.

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