Re: [MLUG] multitrack digital recording

["Jonathan King" <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

On 1/12/07, Vern Green <EMAIL:PROTECTED> wrote:

> Having good microphones is one of the most important aspects of getting a
> good recording, especially if you are recording a predominately acoustical
> instrument like acoustic guitar, or vocals. One does not necessarily need a
> phantom powered microphone per se, however, the best mic to use on these
> types of instruments is a condenser mic which typically are phantom powered
> in some way, either from the equipment, by batteries, or by being plugged
> into the wall.
>
> 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

In the past, I sometimes had to make vocal recordings (for
experimental stimuli) and it has always been frustrating getting a
set-up that was reasonably decent, even in an acoustically shielded
chamber. (It would be easier if it wasn't just a voice in a completely
quiet background, of course.) In any case, some of the best recordings
I ever had saw done (for these unusual purposes) were made by a
sarcastic German post-doc (every lab MUST have one) using one of those
old (early 90s) Turtle Beach sound cards and a condenser mike that he
constructed himself from components he bought for like $30 at Radio
shack.The setup didn't look like much, but it was phenomenal.

I only mention this because the (very nice-looking) mike you point to
here is just short of $600. Once upon a time it was impossible to get
halfway decent speakers for your computer, but now they are
everywhere. I am wondering if there is a similar opportunity for
mikes.

jking

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