11 Apr
2007
11 Apr
'07
7:59 p.m.
Paul Winkler wrote:
For vocals, I like my MXL V67G and my Sennheiser 421.
For acoustic guitar I don't currently have a mic I really like. The
V67G is tolerable, as is the 421, as is my MXL V57 (flatter mids than
the V67 but more harsh on top). But none of them are really ideal for
guitar. I've heard the small-diaphragm MXL 603 is a good value, they
go for around $100, I've been meaning to try that. For $200 or so you
could also check out the AKG 535 which doubles as a very very nice
handheld mic.
nice overview! I lost track of low budget mics, a while ago. thanks!
IMO most Mics between $300 and $700 don't make sense. Either you want
sth. cheap or you want sth. professional! ("you" is "me" here. lol)
Audiotechnica does make great affordable mics. I can recommend the
AT4033a for "rock/pop" home recordings. - you might be able to get an
AT4033 for < $250.
I would not be able to express it with "flatter mids" or "harsh"
words.
It basically just sounds as great the original sound-source and it's not
too picky about angle & position. see the specs:
http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired_mics/964b385a2568a4f6/index.html
http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/resource_library/product_images/09784de3c…
or listen to it in use: AT4033 used one for acoustic guitar, vocals,
electric guitar(s): 1m in front of a 2x12'' Fender Twin; percussion,
snare and hi-hat: sure sm58 and the AT. Base-drum and Overheads are
from a midi-keyboard; Bass-guitar is DI (past a BOSS CS-3). the sax-solo
got lost: http://robin.linuxaudio.org/stay_today.mp3
nowadays I rarely record at home, and tend to lend or rent a Neumann
(the "classic" KM184 or sth. appropriate) - For the rare spontaneous
occasions the AT4033 is still great and versatile. (thanx Oma Resi - she
bought it for me ~5 years ago)
I still want to find a good small-diaphgragm
condenser. Or maybe some
ribbon mics, yum.
I'm not a fan of the C1000. Here's an interesting post about why it
sometimes works fine and sometimes is awful:
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.audio.pro/browse_thread/thread/eab8c6400…
I also like Harvey's other comment on the C1000 on this page.
and I've never heard about the "Oktava MK012" before -
http://www.mojopie.com/mk012.html
cheers,
robin