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I am about too upgrade my microphone and been doing a lot of research on the internet.
Then I thought I've listened to all the songs posted on the forum , who best to ask.
I then can compare what I have heard, to the microphone used on the song... it would help me a great deal.
And would be a good discussion .
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I use the built-in ++ electret condenser microphone ++ on my Zoom MRS-8 digital multi-track recorder most of the time. I've used it enough to be able to obtain good and predictable results using it. I like the sound of my vocals on a ++ Samson USB Go Microphone ++ . It adds more high end than the electret microphone. It can sound a little harsh and seems to have a very small sweet spot but it is a surprisingly good sounding microphone. One "trick" I've found that works well for me is to use a loaded clothes closet as an isolation or vocal booth. A bunch of clothes can really knock down on sound reflections.
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Depends on the vocalist
On myself I prefer an SM-57
One of my favorite vocalists I work with prefers I use an SM-58
My daughter and a friend of her's prefer a Behringer B1 (and I lean toward this on lead vocals for unknown or new lead vox)
Lots of good mics out there.
Personal preference is a personal thing!
I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome
Make your sound your own!
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As I stated I was going on the work you guys and gals posted not on the mike your cleaner used.
As I don't get to hear what they are posting.
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I was only looking for an example on what song you posted and what mike you ..used on your song ,
Thanks
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A bit like the competition that we had not so long ago............
Were a lot of artist ...yes artist ...we did not recognize for there work .. were newbies on the day...
I am new and I entered a song... so did
many...many....folks ..who ..in .. a ...long ....shot ....bet .it
was...them ...??? aint right .....Noel....and more. Who ..
Had our support....and our respect...for ...posting top notch...songs ..guitar hacker....and more ..more.. more. And more.....But a simple tune from the surfs.
Won the day.....wonder if I am going to be banished to the end of the earth.. because it was not done right....answer me peter because I don't know...............where you come from Sir
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Cowell keep the simple ones in your heads....do /....you play an instrument at all........
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On the three songs I posted in the Xtra styles comp.:
Behringer XM8500 ( at $35 a steal although I`m finding levels hard to get right for upfront vocals)
AudioTechnica ATR 2500 for all others I`ve posted on the forum-( sound is fine, I was very frustrated by the latency issue with a usb mic)
You might get more response if you ask this question directly when commenting on forum songs.
Robert
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why not hear Robert I am simply asking a question....what mike did you use,,,.
On your song.????
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off topic yeah,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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or maybe im asking how the hell.....could pro songs go...without a doubt ....without a consideration ...without ...a thought ....without...anyone....who has the ...the ability to pick a winner...from us guys...really be in a position to do this,,,,I am really shocked ....time in your work....and time you gave in your creativity for us .....and the competition ...||.can only make this forum stronger ...I know the time I gave to this...and then listened to the serious competition...and knew the time you gave to this.....are the smurfs ...REAL......PETER
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I am about too upgrade my microphone and been doing a lot of research on the internet.... it would help me a great deal.And would be a good discussion . I'll chime in... I use an CAD Equitek E-100...paid 300$ (new) as a 1996 Xmas present to myself from a music store I'd traded with since 1975....20 years old this Xmas. http://recordinghacks.com/microphones/CAD/equitek-E100(Gold and black) I tested it with three other mics (Sennheiser and one 2 other popular brands I can't recall) and picked this one easily. Personally, I'd recommend testing some mics prior to purchase and not let price be main criteria. (Ideally, tested on your playback system) You'll want it to sound good on your voice. Cheap mics can sound grainy and have a sense of less presence....so listen carefully during test. My Equitek is flat but with a 2db bump at 4k which works well for my voice. Frequency rolls off to -10db to 20K....irrelevant to me. ( It's the one I used on all my soundclick tracks) I love this mic but you'll you'll have a plethora of choices to choose from during your research. Dynamics...I have a 1/2 dozen SM57's and an old Shure Unisphere I from 1973. Can't beat them as well proven tools. Hope that helps....back to it.....
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I used a Samson Meteor USB mic plugged straight into my work laptop. Kumbaya my lord
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The most versatile dynamic mic is the Sennheiser MD421. "Professional Audio Review" did a shoot-out on a dozen dynamic mics under $800. They compared vocals, brass, percussion and other instruments. The 421 came out first in every category but one, where it came in second (micing a guitar cabinet) to a Sony.
I've had my 421 since the 1980s. My partner has gone through and SM58 and two AT mics since then and then bought another 421. My old one still sounds as good as hers.
There is no proximity effect, a flat bandwidth that cane be rolled off on the bottom with an on-board filter, and can take very high sound pressure levels.
If you want to go dynamic, I can't think of a better choice.
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As I stated I was going on the work you guys and gals posted not on the mike your cleaner used.
As I don't get to hear what they are posting.
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I was only looking for an example on what song you posted and what mike you ..used on your song ,
Thanks Song: "Amarillo" http://90dbband.bandcamp.com/track/amarilloMic: Studio Projects T3 Tube Mic http://studioprojects.com/t3_features.htmlPre: Focusrite Saffire 6 Regards, Bob
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My songs are linked in the signature below.
All my mic recording for acoustic guitar as well as my vocals are tracked with a Rode NT-2A.
Click on the link below for my music website
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You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.comAdd nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both. The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.
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Nothing but a MXL and a Rodes NT1. Both are outstanding versatile phantom powered condenser mics. And the MXL can be found for less than a hundred bucks.
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Colly on my songs I use either my old Shure SM58 or my Gauge ECM-87 (from Rob Chiarelli's company - http://gauge-usa.com) It depends on the song and how noisy things are when I'm recording. The Shure is dynamic stage mic that rejects more noise. The Gauge sounds great and is a steal for the price. It picks up more extraneous room noise (computer fan, etc.,) so I use 2 rolling plastic garment racks from Walmsrt with old comforters tossed over them as a makeshift vocal booth. Good luck.
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