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Looking for a good, cheap condenser mic?
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| cryophonik |
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. |
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| msz |
| thanks man, been looking for a cheap mic. |
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| cryophonik |
| If you get one, be sure to post a review. ;) |
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| ReclusNdangrmnt |
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 |
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| 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 |
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| [Alpha]Dave |
| quote: | 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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| cryophonik |
| quote: | Originally posted by Kismet7
Is it some sort of sale or the price always this price?
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$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. :conf:
| quote: | 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.
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^^^ Yeah, what [Alpha]]Dave said. ^^^ |
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| No Left Turn |
| 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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| CReddick |
| quote: | 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. :conf: |
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. |
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| geroin |
lol |
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| cryophonik |
| quote: | 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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