What Kind Of Mic Should I Get? |
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What Kind Of Mic Should I Get? |
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Aug 5 2007, 12:04 PM
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The Sure SM58 you can't go wrong with. As indestructible as you could need for a mic, decent quality for practicing and won't break the bank.
http://www.zzounds.com/item--SHUSM58 It's quite expensive from there, but you can probably pick one up second hand cheaply on ebay. Although if it is too much then you could also get http://www.zzounds.com/item--SHUPG58 which is a cheaper model. -------------------- Ticking away the moments that make up a dull day. Fritter and waste the hours in an offhand way http://www.myspace.com/cashnz |
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Aug 5 2007, 11:06 PM |
+1 for the Shure SM 58 (or a 57) for a great general purpose first mic. Used 58s for years in gigs and they are a good, all round, solid, good quality mic.
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Aug 5 2007, 11:24 PM |
+1 for SM-58
But if you are on a tight budget I'm guessing the MS-58 could be for you, yes you heard me MS-58 Fame MS-58 I think they make descent stuff. I got a Fame 4x12 cabinet with Celestion Vintage 30's in it and it sounds just great! MS-58... I wonder where they get all their ideas from -------------------- My bands homepage
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Aug 6 2007, 02:40 AM |
I haven't heard this or anything but the reviews say it's awesome. Its a USB mic for your computer, so you don't have to have another amp, just plug it in and turn up your comp speakers,
http://cgi.ebay.ca/NADY-USB-24M-USB-Microp...bayphotohosting So, not sure if you have another amp to use already, but this could be a cheaper option for you if your just playing by yourself. Blue has one called the SNOWBALL which I'm really thinking of trying out. It's $100 Cdn on ebay plus shipping though... Now I have a question. I DO have another amp to use (my Peavey Rage 158) is there a good mic that uses the 1/4" phono plug? or are most of them the 3 prong plugs? Or maybe should I just go with the USB mic? -------------------- Guitars:
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Aug 6 2007, 03:59 AM
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I haven't heard this or anything but the reviews say it's awesome. Its a USB mic for your computer, so you don't have to have another amp, just plug it in and turn up your comp speakers, http://cgi.ebay.ca/NADY-USB-24M-USB-Microp...bayphotohosting So, not sure if you have another amp to use already, but this could be a cheaper option for you if your just playing by yourself. Blue has one called the SNOWBALL which I'm really thinking of trying out. It's $100 Cdn on ebay plus shipping though... Now I have a question. I DO have another amp to use (my Peavey Rage 158) is there a good mic that uses the 1/4" phono plug? or are most of them the 3 prong plugs? Or maybe should I just go with the USB mic? Thank you so much i thinki might get this 1! Thank You All for Helping Me out !!!!!!!! -------------------- The more practice the better you get!
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Aug 6 2007, 11:21 AM |
I haven't heard this or anything but the reviews say it's awesome. Its a USB mic for your computer, so you don't have to have another amp, just plug it in and turn up your comp speakers, http://cgi.ebay.ca/NADY-USB-24M-USB-Microp...bayphotohosting So, not sure if you have another amp to use already, but this could be a cheaper option for you if your just playing by yourself. Blue has one called the SNOWBALL which I'm really thinking of trying out. It's $100 Cdn on ebay plus shipping though... Now I have a question. I DO have another amp to use (my Peavey Rage 158) is there a good mic that uses the 1/4" phono plug? or are most of them the 3 prong plugs? Or maybe should I just go with the USB mic? Or get an XLR (3 prongs) to 1/4 inch lead... Can't say I've ever come across a pro quality mic that wasn't xlr but haven't yet seen/used the USBs. One important bit for the Blue - it really needs a shockmount, and this is true of most mics. A Blue shock will probably cost around another 50USD. Cheers, Tony -------------------- Get your music professionally mastered by anl AES registered Mastering Engineer. Contact me for Audio Mastering Services and Advice and visit our website www.miromastering.com
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Aug 6 2007, 03:51 PM |
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Nad...Free?sku=277174
Check this deal out! Buy one Nady and get 2 free. The very well reviewed and apparently comparable (better in some cases) to the SM58's. 19.99 -------------------- Guitars - Schecter C1-FR Hellraiser Black Cherry
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