I've been out of the narration business for 15+ years...fell into a wormhole and am back in.

I would like to get a list of the best microphones for two different applications:

* a narrator's booth
* a quality music studio

Looking to buy a nice vocal condenser and a nice instrument condenser pair.
around $700 budget.

These are the mics of choice so far...
AT4040 - $299
and
RODE NT5 matched pair - $399

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Hello all.

I have been recording my music using mainly drum machines and keyboards and of course microphone with a DAW for the past few months.

Now that i understand my equipment better, i've realized i dont exactly understand EQ and other editing tools.

I would greatly appreciate any tips/tricks/advice on the subject.

If I wanted to record a 5 piece drum set using 4 mics, would I mic the bass drum, snare and then use 2 overheads?

Im recording 4/5 piece drums in a pretty nice room (23' X 16' by 10-14' vaulted ceiling). How would y'all recommend I allocate these mics/pres/dynamics to maximum effect (only 8 tracks at once):

Mics:
AKG D112
Audix i5
Audix D4
RODE NT4
2 X Crown CM700
4 X SM57
Neumann U89

I have a job that requires specific Mic requirements with cost factors. I have a decent Video Editing background, currently an AVID user, but VERY limited sound recording knowledge.
Any input as to what MICs I should look at getting or other forums I should post to for answers would be very appreciated.
Here is the situation:

I mainly record classical chamber music (recitals in theatres and auditorium with very good acoustics) and I'm very proud of the results: by now I used a Neumann km183 spaced pair in A-B recording technique through a MOTU Traveler (preamp, AD converter and audio card all in a box) connected to an Apple powerbook (recording at 48KHz 24 bit).

Anyone have any suggestions for capturing the best crowd response. I used a Crown Stereo PZM mic from the FOH sound board, sounded terrible. I'm considering NT-5s behind the speakers, aiming towards the crowd?

suggestions on microphones (preferrably under $400 for the pair), and placement.

Thanks,
Ryan

Hi,

Hello all!

So every year I do live sound for a summer camp theatre program, and they used to rent their sound from some dude, and had me come in to actually run the sound. Next year they'd like to ditch the rental guy and buy their own equiptment. That's where I need some assistance!