Condenser mic for recording guitar

Coldchillin · Post by **Coldchillin** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 3:03 pm

I usually hook right into the mixer with a stereo cord through my mixer, but after hearing Miguel's stuff I like the sound gotten by a mic better. It has a more acoustic, natural sound. What one would be good for guitar recording, as well as vocals I suppose, that won't break my bank?

Trippin Hillbilly · Post by **Trippin Hillbilly** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 3:22 pm

What sort of price range?

I got my SE2200A for £120 and it's the best £120 I've ever spent. But if that's above your budget there's lots of other good budget mics around. Just give me a price range.

Here's a pic of mine.

Coldchillin · Post by **Coldchillin** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 3:50 pm

What's the conversion rate of pounds to dollars? Your mic sounds incredible by the way.

Kahn · Post by **Kahn** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 3:51 pm

do you do vocals and guitar on that?

Coldchillin · Post by **Coldchillin** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 3:51 pm

What else would I need to record with that? That to the mixer to computer?

Coldchillin · Post by **Coldchillin** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 3:51 pm

Kahn wrote:do you do vocals and guitar on that?

Kahn · Post by **Kahn** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 3:54 pm

what kind of mixer do you have miguel?

Coldchillin · Post by **Coldchillin** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 3:55 pm

I am not Miguel, but I use a Behringer one and like it.

Coldchillin · Post by **Coldchillin** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 4:22 pm

http://shop.boxymusic.com/product.lasso ... newlang=en

Should I trust this one because it's so much cheaper than every other site...?

Trippin Hillbilly · Post by **Trippin Hillbilly** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 5:16 pm

I have a Behringer too. This one:

Something to be aware of. I'f you're gonna get a condenser microphone, you need to make sure you have phantom power. Your behringer mixer probably does though.

I'd recommend browsing this messageboard. Lots of good reviews
http://homerecording.com/bbs/

Trippin Hillbilly · Post by **Trippin Hillbilly** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 5:19 pm

Coldchillin23222 wrote:http://shop.boxymusic.com/product.lasso ... newlang=en

Should I trust this one because it's so much cheaper than every other site...?

Looks like it comes from within the EU so you'll have to pay customs.
Check this out:

http://shop.boxymusic.com/faq2.lasso?id ... hQo1EB33EB

Coldchillin · Post by **Coldchillin** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 5:31 pm

Damn. I can't find one under $280. My mixer does have phantom power though.

chad2ss · Post by **chad2ss** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 7:09 pm

i have the mixer a step above the one Miguel has (the 1202) and it was only $80 on Musician's Friend, an excellent mixer and PHANTOM power! I love this thing

Coldchillin · Post by **Coldchillin** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 7:42 pm

Yeah, musiciansfriend usually has behringer mixers at great prices.

TaylorGuy110 · Post by **TaylorGuy110** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 6:17 pm

did you figure what one your going with? I sent you that sample!