Condenser mic for recording guitar

Coldchillin · Post by **Coldchillin** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 3:04 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?

sunglassesatnight · Post by **sunglassesatnight** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 3:41 pm

Coldchillin23222 wrote: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?

What qualifies as breaking your bank?

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

I wouldn't really really want to spend over $200 or so on a mic. It depends though. If it'll really sound incredible, then I am for it.

sunglassesatnight · Post by **sunglassesatnight** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 4:10 pm

Well it isn't a condensor, but the Shure SM-57 does guitar and vocals very well.
Condensor wise, the AKG Perception 200 is a good, versitle mic in that range.

Coldchillin · Post by **Coldchillin** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 4:13 pm

Thanks for the tips. Do you own either of these?

Coldchillin · Post by **Coldchillin** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 4:16 pm

Are they good for recording acoustic straight other than recording the amp?

sunglassesatnight · Post by **sunglassesatnight** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 4:36 pm

I don't own, but have used both. Both would work for vocals, amp micing, and straight acoustic micing.

Coldchillin · Post by **Coldchillin** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 5:07 pm

Which one did you prefer all-around?

Trippin Hillbilly · Post by **Trippin Hillbilly** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 5:28 pm

I own a beta 57A and I'd say that you're not going to get ideal results recording acoustic guitar with a dynamic mic. Wont be bad but it wont be great. Condenser is the way to go.

Coldchillin · Post by **Coldchillin** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 5:33 pm

Thanks a lot. I have been trying to find a good one at a good price.

6_strings_for_life · Post by **6_strings_for_life** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 6:55 pm

I have this http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=r ... id/273158/

I cant get it to work very well due to they shitty ass sound card in my laptop, which I plan on getting a new one for x-mas. But I have gotten a few solid recordings out of it. Basically if you have any questions about it, feel free to ask.

Coldchillin · Post by **Coldchillin** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 7:44 pm

That looks like an awesome deal. Any chance of a clip of you recording an acoustic, but straight to the mic, not micing the amp? I know you said your sound card is bad, but...? How do you think it sounds with hiss and picking up high and low tones?

6_strings_for_life · Post by **6_strings_for_life** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 10:31 am

Actually because of the sound card problems I left the mic at home when i came to school. I will be going back on thanksgiving break in about two weeks and will be sure to mess around with it. I have a few basic recordings that I have one my computer, but i have yet to convert them and they are only able to be opened in cakewalk. I did a lot of research for a condenser mic in the 100$ price range and that seemed to be the best deal. It picks up everything great. It has to be used in a very quiet room, because it will pick up the sound of a cat meowing 100 yards away. Happy mic hunting

Coldchillin · Post by **Coldchillin** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 12:00 pm

Thanks a lot for all of the information!

jellyfish · Post by **jellyfish** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 12:04 pm

I've got an AKG 79 [?], and it records my guitar better than if I plug directly in to my sound card [going through mixer of course].

I paid 100$ for it but it was originally 200$

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