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440 Forums _ Microphones _ If U Could Only Have One Mic $50=200 Which/way?

Posted by: dasasoul Sun 27 Jun 2004, 00:27

I have spent long hours ,looking for thr one mic ,i cant live whit out help!!!

Posted by: terrywil Sun 27 Jun 2004, 01:31

You should get some interesting responses to this question!

My advice - spend just a little more money and get yourself a
Sennheiser MD421. It's extremely versatile, rugged, sounds excellent. Around $300 new.

Another great mic (more in your price range) is the Shure SM57. Can be used for everything. Very rugged. Around $80-90.

Posted by: swilder Sun 27 Jun 2004, 01:42

I second the sm-57. great for Male vocals, Guitar Amps and Drums.

Another favorite all around mic is the Rode NT series. great performance at a great price.

Scott

Posted by: dasasoul Sun 27 Jun 2004, 01:55

terrywill thanx , do u have a link for the NT ? and price $$$$

Posted by: dasasoul Sun 27 Jun 2004, 03:19

My aplications are; vocals ,strings ( GUITAR SITAR ),reads (harmonium Acordion) drums ( conga tabla mridanga} and hand sinbals and flute

Posted by: azusa Sun 27 Jun 2004, 07:42

I'd take SM57 too. but for more money I'll pick AKG C414.

Posted by: formatj Sun 27 Jun 2004, 14:39

Studio Projects C1 Condenser Microphone

street price around $199
http://nav.440network.com/out.php?mmsc=forums&url=http://www.macmidimusic.com/prod.itml/icOid/3896
http://nav.440network.com/out.php?mmsc=forums&url=http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/C1Mic/

Have a read of the review http://nav.440network.com/out.php?mmsc=forums&url=http://www.prorec.com/prorec/articles.nsf/files/2CAB4F71AF9E2A1C86256A650081ECF9
Quote from review: "At the very least the C1 is a tremendous value for the project studio, and with a street price around $200 is certainly the best sounding $200 studio vocal mic ever made. And it should be a real wake-up call to the German mic companies who persist in selling their mics at a premium price."

Also reviewed http://nav.440network.com/out.php?mmsc=forums&url=http://www.digitalprosound.com/2001/03_mar/reviews/studio-projects.htm

I've used the mic and it's definitely one of the best I've heard for the price.

Posted by: smokinshaman Mon 28 Jun 2004, 17:03

I agree with the SM57 choice. It is extremely versatile. It is a great instrument mic and works well for vocals (though I prefer a SM58). In addition, they are built very rugged and are essential for the gigging artist. Also, unlike condenser mics they do not require phantom power. Most importantly, they are easy on your check book!

My suggestion: Go to your local music store and try various mics out in your price range. A great start would be checking out the mics suggested to you in this forum.

Good luck,

KC

Posted by: dasasoul Mon 28 Jun 2004, 23:38

Thanx to all of you !!!! does any body have try tha ADK -51A ? http://nav.440network.com/out.php?mmsc=forums&url=http://www.adkmic.com/cat_test.html

Posted by: dasasoul Thu 1 Jul 2004, 09:36

So far i like the Studio projects C1 http://nav.440network.com/out.php?mmsc=forums&url=http://www.prorec.com/prorec/articles.nsf/files/2CAB4F71AF9E2A1C86256A650081ECF9 if you have use this mic plz make a coment thanx

Posted by: gdoubleyou Fri 2 Jul 2004, 18:36

Pacific Pro Audio branded mics http://nav.440network.com/out.php?mmsc=forums&url=http://www.pacificproaudio.com/microphones.asp

They are hot sellers in this region, great sound for the price.

Posted by: dasasoul Tue 6 Jul 2004, 08:58

gdoubleyou tx for the link , have you try any of them ? tx

Posted by: dasasoul Tue 13 Jul 2004, 20:32

any opinions on the Oktava Russian mic ? http://nav.440network.com/out.php?mmsc=forums&url=http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=41466&item=3735697697&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

Posted by: dasasoul Thu 22 Jul 2004, 06:52

MORE INFO ON MICS http://nav.440network.com/out.php?mmsc=forums&url=http://www.cuenet.co.uk/mics.htm A $1200.00 one http://nav.440network.com/out.php?mmsc=forums&url=http://www.royerlabs.com/r_121.html thebest for $200.00 http://nav.440network.com/out.php?mmsc=forums&url=http://www.prorec.com/prorec/articles.nsf/files/2CAB4F71AF9E2A1C86256A650081ECF9 a cool small one http://nav.440network.com/out.php?mmsc=forums&url=http://www.core-sound.com/mics.html

Posted by: chopinboy99 Fri 23 Jul 2004, 16:24

Rode NT1A, all the way!! This bad boy records vocals, instruments, and ambient stuff VERY well. Definitely consider it-

-Alex

Posted by: chopinboy99 Fri 23 Jul 2004, 16:26

OH, I forgot- its only 200 bucks--

-Alex

Posted by: robomark29 Sat 24 Jul 2004, 18:46

Check out the MXL 990. I got one at Musicians Friend and for $60 I'm blown away. Sure, if you put it next to other mics that cost thousands you'll hear a difference, but I'm really pleased with the sound overall.

http://nav.440network.com/out.php?mmsc=forums&url=http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=040724104152069106230033433390/g=live/search/d=tp?q=mxl+990

Posted by: chopinboy99 Sun 25 Jul 2004, 00:03

I think the moral of the story is: there are tons of great mics out there.. Each with a different flavor..

thanks for all he great ideas everyone- One day, when I'm totally filthy rich, I'm gonna try all of these bad boys-

-Alex

Posted by: dasasoul Mon 26 Jul 2004, 07:53

yea ! so many good mics so litle mony ! u can never have to many mics