Microphones

Dangelus · June 11, 2011, 10:00:40 AM

I know there has been a couple of threads that touch on mics but I'm looking for some recommendations for mid-priced mics that are good enough for quality voice recording but that won't break the bank, not necessarily the BEST that money can buy.

I think I'm looking at USB so that I can use it with computers and the iPad. I have a couple of ideas in the works and my USB headset just won't cut it. ;)

Meds · June 11, 2011, 12:30:55 PM

I can only comment on what i use for recording waffle on and thats the alesis mic. you can get one here http://www.chemical-records.co.uk/sc/servlet/Info?ref=gbase&Track=USBMICPDKIT and i have had no problems with it at all. :D

Dangelus · June 11, 2011, 12:54:57 PM

That's a reasonable price and you guys always sound good.

Do you use that with any sort if shield or just as it is?

Meds · June 14, 2011, 01:54:21 PM

I use a pop filter as well, that just stops and popping sounds or heavy breathing. You can pick them up at ebay, I got mine from ebay don;t pay no more than £12 though.

moyer777 · June 14, 2011, 01:58:23 PM

It doesn't stop your heavy breathing Meds... ;)

moyer777 · June 14, 2011, 01:59:20 PM

Dan, I use an MXL 990. Both Amy and I have one and they work great for us.

Dangelus · June 14, 2011, 02:07:29 PM

Thanks for all the suggestions. :)

I assume these mics have a way if filtering out a lot of the background noise as I never hear anybody PC fans during podcasts. I have a real problem with this with my headset, it picks up everything!

Dangelus · June 14, 2011, 02:12:27 PM

Quote from: moyer777 on June 14, 2011, 01:59:20 PM
Dan, I use an MXL 990. Both Amy and I have one and they work great for us.

I'm surprised how reasonably priced these are, they sound great on THWY!

QuadShot · June 14, 2011, 02:21:33 PM

Dan, Joyce and I both use Yeti's by Blue Microphone. Excellent mics, but $150 each. They are USB but excellent functionality, plus they are they only THX certified USB mics! We use pop filters as well, and I'm considering investing in a vocal sound shield to cut down on room echo a bit.

Dangelus · July 26, 2011, 09:25:10 AM

Quote from: HawkeyeMeds on June 11, 2011, 12:30:55 PM
I can only comment on what i use for recording waffle on and thats the alesis mic. you can get one here http://www.chemical-records.co.uk/sc/servlet/Info?ref=gbase&Track=USBMICPDKIT and i have had no problems with it at all. :D

Got a great deal on one of these on eBay the other day! Can't wait to test it out :)

Meds · July 26, 2011, 11:51:05 AM

Awesome, did you pick up a pop shield as well?

Dangelus · July 26, 2011, 12:15:00 PM

Quote from: HawkeyeMeds on July 26, 2011, 11:51:05 AM
Awesome, did you pick up a pop shield as well?

Yep got one at the same time :)

Microphones

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