Home Studio - Microphone

[mlessa2002]

Hi Guys -

I've had the chance to ask for help on studio monitors (and have settled for the MSP5), and now the next obvious question is on microphones ...

Considering I can't get anything too pricey, how do you feel these options compare (or if they're utterly useless) :

Marshall Elec. MXLV69LE
AKG C3000B
Shure KSM27/SL

I'm looking for something around the 350$ range, tops...

I know this kind of question usually poses a dilemma (i.e. if they're all crap, it's better to keep your money or buy their worth of SM57Bs).

They would basically be used for recording voice and acoustic guitar.

Best, and kudos to the list - I've learnt a lot from it (and the most important thing I've learnt is that I know more than I hoped, but less than I should )

Best,
Marcus.

[ILOVESOUND]

Check out Kurt's review of the Studio Projects line.

http://www.recording.org/e-mag/article_110.shtml

I like my C1. I got mine new for cheeeeeap. They really are great mics on a budget.

[David French]

You should also look at the R0DE NT1-A and NT1000, and the Studio Projects B1 and C1, all very good mics for the money. Here are some links:

R0DE

Studio Projects

[hemal]

I have both the C1 and The V69 (HEHE!!) but they are both great microphones for the money. The C1 (SP) has way too much high end on it. IF you get that mic then get a contrasting mic like a RODE nt1 a which is a bit darker to uses on different tracks because if your one and only mic is a mic like the C1 then you get a curve that looks like this

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and it is a little hard on the ears. Get a PreSonus mp20 and use the saturarion feature on 75% and then you have one hell of a combo. I just tried it and i gotta get me a an mp20

[RecorderMan]

I'd recommend the Shure KSM

[Don Rowe]

Ditto onthe KSM 27..Or try a AT 4040

[jonyoung]

I have the C3000 and have gotten some great female vocals on it, have yet to try it on acoustic, but my gut tells me it would be just fine.

[Do Makes]

Don't go with the AKG3000(b). I can't stand this mic. I bought two of them years ago. I've never liked them on anything. In fact absolutly hated them on most things. Hell if your not convinced I got 2 I'll sell ya. :td:

[ozraves]

I'm getting more conservative in my mic choices as I get older but I'd recommend something by Shure or Audio-Technica. I think the AT4040 is one of the best mics in my personal collection. I also like the Blue Baby Bottle in this price segment.

[Kent L T]

Yes don't buy the AKG3000b I made that mistake already too.