Mic Recommendations

[Black Licorice 58]

Yeah, so I've got a few pony/non-pony songs that I'm hoping to record. There's only ONE small problem: I don't have a decent mic for recording. The reason I say that is because I've got a built-in mic on my Hipstreet mp3 player that's utter s--- (pardon my language). Anyway, I'm hoping you guys have any recommendations for a decent mic at a low price because I'm itching to get them recorded. Thanks!

Edited May 5, 2013 by Emerald Shadows

[elbj 190]

I'm also interested in this. I record on my turtle beach x12's and most of my recordings have some kind of vocal fade for some reason and it makes it really hard to get a decent take.

[Mlpfan185 1,763]

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Edited October 10, 2018 by NONAME

[elbj 190]

I highly recommend the Shure SM58 as a nice microphone for vocals, and a Tascam US-122 USB as the midi controller. If you find a good deal on ebay, the whole setup will cost you around $150. Also, pick up a decent desk microphone stand. They run like $15.00. If you want a sample, I can send you one.

 

what's a midi controller do? and I'd like to see your setup so I can get a feel of how much space I'd need to set aside for recording

[Mlpfan185 1,763]

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[elbj 190]

 

 

I shure can! <-- See what I did there?

 

You sir are very humorous. Thanks for the help I'm thinking about spending my first paycheck on getting a quality mic setup so this helps a lot.  Why do I need a printer cable?

[Mlpfan185 1,763]

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Edited October 10, 2018 by NONAME

[Oddgob 56]

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Edited April 15, 2017 by Oddgob

[Thrashy 2,799]

I use a Shure SM-57 myself, and it fits all my needs quite nicely. It's pretty much the all-round "do everything" mic, so you can record anything from vocals to acoustic guitar to electric guitar/bass amps with it...I even used it to record my little sis playing flute once, and it worked great for that, too. I don't know what your budget is like, but at a mere $99 this thing is quite a steal!

Edited May 6, 2013 by Lowline

[Mlpfan185 1,763]

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Edited October 10, 2018 by NONAME

[Thrashy 2,799]

I hear that allot about the SM-57, that being said, the US-122 has guitar ins. So that has never been a determining factor for me.

In that case it would be up to a matter of taste, as I would personally never even dream of going D/I for (distorted) guitars. There's always been something about miking guitar amps that has struck me as distinctly more "organic" sounding, but that could just be the audio snob in me talking.

[Mlpfan185 1,763]

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[Thrashy 2,799]

I have a wicked Vox, I never tried recording the output from it though. That sounds like a neat idea. I usually just plug the Hohner straight into my US122. Want to see my old guitar by the way. Custom Strat USA.

 

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That, my friend, is a very sexy guitar, I must admit.

 

What styles of music do you play, by the way? I mic my amps because it seems to produce the most "classic" sounding tones for metal and hard rock, but D/I can have its own advantages depending what kind of sound you're going for...

[Mlpfan185 1,763]

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[Thrashy 2,799]

I make noise mainly. However, I enjoy playing spanish, classical, country, and soft rock.

 

I like to play the mandolin, banjo, guitar, harmonica, saxophone  dobro  dulcimer, harp, bass, violin. Basically if it has strings I play it. However, all I have left is an amp and a harmonica at the moment. I had to sell my instruments, including that beauty up there, when my life went to hell. However, I hope to get another classical guitar soon. I miss my Alvarez.

Ouch, sorry to hear you had to let all of that go...I wish you the best in regaining your stock of instruments over time.

Still, it's pretty awesome that you know how to play such a wide variety of instruments, it certainly would open up a whole lot of creative opportunities for recording various types of folk music.

[Mlpfan185 1,763]

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[Black Licorice 58]

Is there .wav compatibility with the SM because I'm looking to put the pony songs on pony.fm and you know how that site feels about mp3 recordings.

[Mlpfan185 1,763]

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Edited October 10, 2018 by NONAME

[Black Licorice 58]

OK, thanks. Only problem now is getting the dough (15, broke, parents are utter cheapskates, savings account locked until I'm 18 and have no chance in hell of getting a job).

[Darkshift 85]

For normal talking I would recommend just a headset like the Turtle beach x12

However for music I recommend the Audio Technica AT2020

Hope this helps

[Mlpfan185 1,763]

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Edited October 10, 2018 by NONAME

[Black Licorice 58]

Oh, you're hilarious! I am literally one of THE worst presenters in the world and I can't draw straight with a ruler! It's gonna be tough to get funding.

[Mlpfan185 1,763]

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[Black Licorice 58]

Heh, I'm screwed. I always have something great planned in my head, but it just doesn't wanna get out.

[Mlpfan185 1,763]

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Edited October 10, 2018 by NONAME