Re: [MLUG] multitrack digital recording

["Mark Rages" <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

On 1/12/07, Vern Green <EMAIL:PROTECTED> wrote:
> There are some decent mics out there for not a lot of money, these are the
> ones I have in my collection:
>
> http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired_mics/9da35d460627c96c/index.html
>
> This is a vocal mic, but it also works very well for acoustic guitar.
>
> http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired_mics/198fc1e1b1ff2c2f/index.html

These links are broken due to bad web design.  Do you have model numbers?

> I have two of these and these are some of the best all purpose condensor
> mics, I use them for everything. I have even used them to close mic snare
> drums without any issue of overload. All of these require phantom power to
> use, so any equipment you buy should have a phantom power supply, or you
> will have to get an external mic preamp that has it built in.

I got one of these:
http://www.mxlmics.com/condenser_mic/900_Series/MXL990/mxl990.htm

It sounds good to my ears.  Really good for the price ($60).

My old Peavey mixer didn't have phantom power, so I added it.  It's a
rather simple circuit.

> I have a number of dynamic mics as well and if you don't have $400 to spend
> on a mic, then one of the best multipurpose dynamic mics is the Shure SM-57.
> You can record almost anything with this mic and get acceptable results. It
> really is better for instruments like drums and electric guitars, but can be
> used for other things as well.

Right on.  SM-57 is quite versatile.

Regards,
Mark
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