Just when I thought there was no way mics could get any cheaper:

Behringer announced the C-2 "matched pair" of small condensers with pads and LF rolloff switches, microphone stand adapters, windscreens, stereo-bar and transport case. Suggested list is $59.99 -- for the pair.

Unbelievable.

John LeBlanc
Houston, TX

Okay first off heres what I've got

PreSonus Firepod
Cubase SX2
Beta 52
(2) SM57
couple of $100 Sennheiser Dynamic live Mics
couple of $100 Electro-Voice dynamic live mics
Peavey Diamond Series live vocal mic
some 58 knock offs
Nady 3 piece drum mic kit (tom mics work but kick is junk(as you all knew)

Question...

First off I would like to say hello and allowing me to be a part of this valuable site.
Second I use to be the kind of guy that said "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" untill this past week.

Hi,

I'm in the market for a condenser mic for recording vocals, acoustic /electric guitar and saxaphone. I'll be plugging it into either a MOTU traveller or 828Mk2 (which I'm still choosing between).

Do you guys/gals have a suggestion on what one i should get.. there are so many my brain is in meltdown.

I am looking to purchase a new microphone for vocals and overall use. I would be really appreciative of any feedback. Currently i own a Shure KSM 27 and an Audio-Technica 30-35, and am looking for a microphone of a little higher quality. Any sugestions?

Also- any tips on getting a stellar vocal track would be great.

Thanks for the help

I'm looking to spend around 300+ pounds (600 dollars) on a condensor mic. Does anyone have any suggestions as to which model/make I should get?

It will be used for recording female vocals AND clean (picked) / distorted (strummed) guitar parts through a Peavey amp.

The soundcard that I'll be getting at the same time is the E-MU 1820.

I'm trying to to a bit of tracking in my apartment. For those of you who are familiar with the living environment, you know that cranking an amp is out of the question. I've been using a SM57 on my Peavey Classic 50 212 with adequate results. The problem is that I have to have the input level on my Tascam US-122 really high.

hi I'm brand new here and i just have a question about phantom power with condensor mics. i have an MXL 990 mic and it says it runs on 48v phantom power but is it possible to run into my friends mixer that has 15v phantom power or would that be bad? thanks for any help.

good condenser that doesn't require phantom power?

my mixer is a soundcraft series s1, old, doesn't have phantom power. what mics can i use with it?

I'm wondering if it's a good idea to buy mics like the AT-4033 on ebay, or should I stick to true condensers? I'm concerned about the degradation in SNR over time. I know that matters have improved greatly with modern designs, and that modern electrets have a longer life-span than ever before, so should I be concerned if one of these mics is more than ten years old?