Howdy!

I've been getting different feedback as per the mic I should get for recording vocals. Some people are saying go with a dynamic mic like the Shure SM58 while some are advising that large diaphragm condenser mics are the way to go for vocals. Any/all feedback would greatly be appreciated.

I'm just starting out so I have a limited budget (max $200).

what would all of you recommend as a $1000.00 beginers mic closet? there was an article in Recording a few years ago with that general idea. i think (can't find that issue now) the writer recomended a beyerdynamic m88 and a pair of octavia mc 012s. with the flood of low cost microphones in the last few years i'm wondering what might be appropriate now.

I'm looking for a good vocal mic somewhere in this range. Any opinions? As I write this, Im waiting the arrival of the MXL V 67G. It is suppose to be a great mic for the money.

If you use lots of Microphones on sources, such as Drums. If you use two or more mics on a gtr cab. you record DI and a mic aon the cab for bass. If you Record Agtr & Vocal at the sme time with two mics.
If you do all of the above and you want maximum Bottem end and phase. here's a great way to get it:

Anyone care to offer first-hand advice about buying better-than-average vocal mics for live performance? I am a part-time audio engineer for a small church. We could use some new mics. I currently use the SM58 and the Electro-Voice N/D767a. I have heard the beta 87a and talked to engineers who like it a lot. I have also used the AKG c1000 for some quick vocal recording.

Could anyone provide a bit of an overview of the different large diaphram AT mics? I am interested in the $200 - $500 mics that they have to offer.

3035, 4040, 4033...

Given that I cannot make much sense of the specs, I thought someone might be able to share there thoughts on what the differences/applications are for them.

Thanks in advance.

Jim

I've been wondering this for awhile. Everyone's ideal studio, from what I've been reading on this board, would include at least 6-10 different mics and 3-5 different mic preamps (probably the more, the better). How do you know which mic/mic preamp combination works best for a given singer? Surely you wouldn't have that singer try every mic/mic preamp combination.

I keep hearing about Paradigm speakers, can someone please give me the low down on them?

Also, anyone know anything about SE Electronics mics? They look pretty cool!

Im still tryin to egt my studio going. The next thing i wanna get is my mics. What are the best mics to egt for my buck, for vocals, guitars and drums. I was thinking about 4 mics for the drums. And how much should i look at spending. I dont wanna walk into the store like an idiot and waste all my money on junk.

thanks
eric