well... the "best" vocal mic will run you a couple grand. but good, affordable ones for the home studio would be the Baby Bottle, Rode NT2A/NTK, or Audio Technica AT-4050.

Stick with dynamic mics for cheaper prices... Condenser mics would be optimal, but for a budget, then look at the Shure SM58. It's an industry standard with Shure's dymanic mic line and will get you every bit of result you'd want for a project studio.. Hell, we use them in in the studio all the time....

It tops out at about $100... definately worth the investment.

of course... why get a U87 when there's the SM58! stupid me.

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Originally posted by No Left Turn of course... why get a U87 when there's the SM58! stupid me.

seriously dickhead, he asked for a good, cheap vocal mic.... not everyone on this board knows everything like you obviously do

whoops. totally misread that! i thought he asked for the best mic.



oh wait, he totally did.

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Originally posted by zenperson seriously dickhead, he asked for a good, cheap vocal mic.... not everyone on this board knows everything like you obviously do

"What mic is the _best_ mic for vocal recording?
and keep in mind, it will be in home "studio"

Now I have quite cheap sony..."


where does he ask for the cheapest vocal mic?

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Originally posted by michaelconway where does he ask for the cheapest vocal mic?

Here
No, seriously... The MAX price could be something like 200€/Dollars... (or 210,or215....You get the point )

And who he?
Do you mean me?
Who said I'm he?

You'll need something about double the budget to get something really good.. If you have to get one, also take a look at the low end akg-range.
Mic's are like monitors, you'd better save up for the very best you can afford or you'll be wasting lots of money. Besides, mic is one thing, you'll need a metal popshield, a stand, a cool looking spider holder and most important GOOD ACOUSTICS.

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Aah...Popshield. I didn't remember that one...
Is there differences between popshields?
Is one better than one?

Yeah, the metal ones are the best. You can make a home-made one in nylon but the metal ones are more neutral and they don't cost that much (think bout 30 €)

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Don't buy a SM58 for recording vocals in studio. For just a little more you can get a nice condenser mic (my recommendation: Studio Projects B1). But you will also have to invest in a mic amp with phantom power, unless you have one. Those cost in cheapest around 40$. All in all, you can get a relatively good setup for 200$.