shineupthesheets Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Hello. My friend and I are in a band and instead of the normal recording through a built-in microphone in his laptop , we want to buy some better recording equipment. I'm looking for a microphone, probably a condenser under $150, that can record drums AND guitar. I don't really mind if the instruments don't sound superb through the mic, just something that will record better than a laptop mic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sean Patrick Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 i would suggest getting a sound card too.a mic plugged into the mic input will sound a bit better, but not really. also you wont be able to run a condensor off your computer due to in needing phantom power, unless you buy one that has a battery or a power outlet. the latter usually cost a great deal. but there is one condensor made by akg that is quite good and in your price range. its called the c 1000. about 120 bucks. we have a few and use it for drum overheads, and i use it live for vocals. for a dynamic too, you cant go wrong with a shure sm57. about 90 dollars. but honestly, save up a little money, and get a good sound card too. you will not be dissapointed. see you.sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anodyne Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 shure sm-57 seconded here. it's a workhorse of an all-purpose mic. i'd suggest saving a few bucks and getting a presonus firebox eventually. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shineupthesheets Posted July 28, 2006 Author Share Posted July 28, 2006 yeah i forgot to mention that were also buying an audio interface, so the mics will input there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a.miller Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 I add my vote on the sm57. It's a good mic and it can take a beating. I've had great success with my Mbox/Protools recording setup too, fyi. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
groselicain Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 (edited) This is the best condenser for the money that I've ever heard. Guitar Center is running a deal for $99.00 where you get the 990, a 991 pencil condenser, and an M-Audio Preamp that serves as phantom power (which you'll need for both mics). It's a great deal, and they're great mics. Edited July 29, 2006 by groselicain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
m_to_the_c Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 I've been researching mics/preamps for a while, and haven't bought quite yet. This looks like a great deal. Though, word of caution: if you buy this you will not be able to expand your mics with this preamp unless every mic you buy runs on 41v phantom power. Typical phantom powered mics run off of 48v and can be mixed and matched. This just means you will have to get a separate preamp for your other mics, as you expand your collection (which you might be doing anyway since you'll need them for each channel). Did that make sense? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smokestack Joe Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 it makes some sense, Im just a home recorder, not a performing artist. would this suit me? i just purchased a vocal mic and i need a good mic to record acoustic guitar/banjo/piano/tambourine/glockenspiel etc... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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