[LAU] OT Microphone recommendation

[Jonathan Gazeley]

Given that that's exactly what I recommended, then I think this is an 
excellent choice ;) Seriously though, I think you will be very satisfied 
with these microphones.

Enjoy your new toys!

Cheers,
Jonathan


On 22/07/14 03:58, Ivan K wrote:
> Thank you for all for your input.  Given my needs, and
> that I only want to buy one microphone at this time, I
> think I am going to go with the
>
>    Behringer B-1 Single Diaphragm Condenser
>
> This I am told will work very well for voice, and can
> work well for acoustic instruments.  For chamber music
> recording in the future, I may pick up a couple of
>
>    Behringer B-5 Single-Diaphragm Studio Condenser
>
> or something else.  Feel free to comment on
> this choice.
>
> Ivan K <ivan_521521 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>   
>> Well, I ordered my microphone preamp, now I need a microphone.
>> Based on the archives of this list and my budget, I identified
>> three.  What I mostly will be doing is:
>>   
>> (1) Recording voice, either speaking or singing
>> (2) Recording acoustic instruments (classical guitar, clarinet)
>> (3) Recording chamber music.
>>   
>>   
>> So the three microphones are:
>>   
>> (a)  Shure SM57 (Is there a difference between the SM57 and SM57-LC?)
>>   
>> (b)  Shure SM58 (Though which one: the SM58-LC, SM58-CN or SM58S ?)
>>   
>> (c)  CAD gxl 2200 large diaphragm condenser   $60
>>   
>> Just from my naive understanding, the SM57 seems like it might be the
>> best  "general purpose" microphone for my needs.
>>   
>> Do people have advice or other recommendations?  Thanks.
>>   
>>   
>> Eventually I will buy a second microphone for stereo recording.
>
>
> Ivan K <ivan_521521 at yahoo.com> wrote:
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