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Best Mic on a Budget
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| TyeDynamite |
| What's up guys I've been thinking lately about getting a mic to do vocal recordings and a little studio set up so that I don't have to coordinate with others that have access to studios. I'm asking since I know we have some great producers here, what mic should I consider purchasing for recording female vocals? My price range is a few hundred dollars and would like to keep it low if possible so there is a budget. Please any advice would be good. |
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| aquila |
| $50 ebay condenser mic + stand |
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| tehlord |
| The Rode NT1a bundle would probably work well. |
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| dj_alfi |
| shure smfifty-wait for it-seven. |
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| cryophonik |
| quote: | Originally posted by tehlord
The Rode NT1a bundle would probably work well. |
+1. Still one of the best mic deals around. |
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| tehlord |
| Oh those Behringer XM8500s are supposed to be pretty good for stupid money as well. It might be worth a punt as a secondary mic as they're a clone of the SM58. |
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| cryophonik |
I'll add the GrooveTubes GT66, if you can find one in your price range. That has been my go-to mic for the past few years and it actually gets more use than my much more expensive AKG these days. It was discontinued a few years back, but, apparently, has been reissued by Sterling Audio as the ST66 ($400 new, much cheaper on eBay). If you can find a GT66 or ST66 in the $200-250 range or less, I'd snatch it up if I were you.
edit: check this out (GT66 at $69 w/no reserve):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Groove-Tube...#ht_1077wt_1185
1 day to go. You'd better grab it before I do. :stongue:
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ST66 at $61 with one day to go |
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| TyeDynamite |
| Awesome!! Thanks for the heads up and the advice! If I can't get that GT-66 I'll look in to the NT1-a. Which one do you guys think is better? |
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| cryophonik |
| GT66/ST66 hands down. The NT1A is nice for the price, but it doesn't compare to a nice tube mic like the others. |
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| TyeDynamite |
| For sure. Hopefully I can get it then thanks for the heads up. |
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| TyeDynamite |
| Are you serious about those Behringer XM8500? |
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| tehlord |
| quote: | Originally posted by TyeDynamite
Are you serious about those Behringer XM8500? |
yup
They'll not be stunning, but for $20 they'll serve a purpose. You might find your main mic won't suit a particular requirement or voice so it's good to have a backup. |
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