Author Topic: Best cheap mic (Read 10007 times)

brewcrew87 · « **on:** June 27, 2011, 12:47:49 PM »

i know not to expect much,. and in this price range its impossible to go wrong with anything, but

Samson C02
Audio Technica 2021
Superlux SH8HK
MXL 603

of these, which would i get best results with- i have listened to many samples on the archive and they all sound the same (not that good, but listenable

rastasean · « **Reply #1 on:** June 27, 2011, 12:55:20 PM »

For the superlux, do you mean the CM-H8K?

What are you recording?

brewcrew87 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 27, 2011, 01:40:06 PM »

ya thats what i meant with superlux- i want to tape bands such us umphreys, railroad earth, littlefeat etc, usually in smaller venues, with the occasional furthur/phish show in a large venue- i dont have a rig yet, just starting out

Chuck · « **Reply #3 on:** June 27, 2011, 02:04:16 PM »

Also consider the Studio Projects C-4's.

yltfan · « **Reply #4 on:** June 27, 2011, 02:05:54 PM »

Used Nak cm 300's

Hypnocracy · « **Reply #5 on:** June 27, 2011, 04:43:07 PM »

Used AT853's. I hear you can pick up a pair for less than $100 on FleaBay if you give it time...here is a pair in the $150 range shipped

http://cgi.ebay.com/Audio-Technica-AT8533X-Hanging-Condenser-Microphone-/270767337378?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f0afdafa2

OOK · « **Reply #6 on:** June 27, 2011, 05:56:07 PM »

I would take a look at Niant Studio mics. His new series coming out looks promising. He understands our needs....

OOK

TNJazz · « **Reply #7 on:** June 27, 2011, 06:16:20 PM »

From that bunch I would go with the Audio Technicas

The Samson and the MXL are marginal at best. Never heard the Superlux

As other have stated though, there are definitely lots more options in this general price range.

taperj · « **Reply #8 on:** June 27, 2011, 08:42:03 PM »

akg perception 170's as another option (99$ each):

http://www.akg.com/site/products/powerslave,id,1056,pid,1056,nodeid,2,_language,EN,view,specs.html

some discussion about them(although minimal):

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=143412.0

brewcrew87 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 28, 2011, 09:17:19 PM »

I think the perception 170`s are sounding good so far, here is a sample, they are not as bright as others in this price point (still a tad but not as bad)

http://www.archive.org/details/nma2010-03-06.akg170.flac16

F.O.Bean · « **Reply #10 on:** June 28, 2011, 09:47:03 PM »

What about the Church Audio mini-mics? I was AMAZED at how great they sounded the 1st time I used them

Javier Cinakowski · « **Reply #11 on:** June 30, 2011, 02:21:21 PM »

Karma k10 is an amazing pair if mics for the price... the church mics and at853 are nice but don't have nearly the low end response of the karmas....

Gil · « **Reply #12 on:** June 30, 2011, 03:35:57 PM »

Quote from: yltfan on June 27, 2011, 02:05:54 PM

Used Nak cm 300's

brewcrew87 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 30, 2011, 04:31:59 PM »

nak 300s are impossible to find now

F.O.Bean · « **Reply #14 on:** June 30, 2011, 05:13:04 PM »

Quote from: brewcrew87 on June 30, 2011, 04:31:59 PM

nak 300s are impossible to find now

Not really.....

Gil · « **Reply #15 on:** June 30, 2011, 05:17:08 PM »

Quote from: Bean on June 30, 2011, 05:13:04 PM

Quote from: brewcrew87 on June 30, 2011, 04:31:59 PM
nak 300s are impossible to find now

Not really.....

Especially when considering the Teacs and Tascams too.

TNJazz · « **Reply #16 on:** June 30, 2011, 05:24:03 PM »

Quote from: brewcrew87 on June 30, 2011, 04:31:59 PM

nak 300s are impossible to find now

Post an ISO and you might be surprised.

I know a couple of people who have sets they are looking to sell

kirk97132 · « **Reply #17 on:** June 30, 2011, 05:46:34 PM »

T-bone is selling a set. Then there are the clone versions too. Really depends on what you want to spend and what config you are looking for IE: omni, cards, shotgun etc. Then it depends on if you want stock or modded mics. IF you really want this set up it can be found.

The Karma K10 mics have always interested me. Then if you are real patient the ADK SC-t with card/omni set up show up every so often. OR the AT/SP mics. Or a complete Busman SDC set is a great deal and gives you almost any combination you could want. The Church already mentioned too. You could also be patient....very patient and look for Toa K1 or Toa KY mics. kinda rare but the do show up at good prices and are truly a sleeper unknown mic. And the budget AKG shown. those will give you a lot of choices to pick from without breaking the bank.

Chatts1 · « **Reply #18 on:** June 30, 2011, 06:48:05 PM »

Try a company that makes good (if fact some are very good) microphones Rhodes.They have a complete range of microphones.Bets of luck.

achalsey · « **Reply #19 on:** July 01, 2011, 06:08:09 AM »

Quote from: Chatts1 on June 30, 2011, 06:48:05 PM

Try a company that makes good (if fact some are very good) microphones Rhodes.They have a complete range of microphones.Bets of luck.

Do you mean 'Rode'? Pretty sure the OP is looking for SD mics and as far as I know Rode makes mostly LD mics, and the few SD mics they make are going to be out of the OP's price range.

Red Boink · « **Reply #20 on:** July 10, 2011, 12:58:48 AM »

Check out electro voice 635 on ebay.. durable with flat response that takes eq well.....

brewcrew87 · « **Reply #21 on:** July 10, 2011, 02:04:09 PM »

what about the studio projects c4? that is right in the middle, not so cheap its abseloute crap, yet still not being as bright as the behringers etc

newplanet7 · « **Reply #22 on:** July 10, 2011, 02:22:08 PM »

Quote from: brewcrew87 on July 10, 2011, 02:04:09 PM

what about the studio projects c4? that is right in the middle, not so cheap its abseloute crap, yet still not being as bright as the behringers etc

I think you would find this to be a proven, cheaper in the pocketbook sense, mic that has made great tapes.
Quite a few people around here started off with the c4's. I have never heard anyone have anything negative to say.
I started out using AKG 39x series, which can usually be had in the yard sale for 300 pair.

OOK · « **Reply #23 on:** July 10, 2011, 02:27:15 PM »

Quote from: achalsey on July 01, 2011, 06:08:09 AM

Quote from: Chatts1 on June 30, 2011, 06:48:05 PM
Try a company that makes good (if fact some are very good) microphones Rhodes.They have a complete range of microphones.Bets of luck.

Do you mean 'Rode'? Pretty sure the OP is looking for SD mics and as far as I know Rode makes mostly LD mics, and the few SD mics they make are going to be out of the OP's price range.

Rode SDC line up consist of the NT3, NT4, NT5, NT55, NT6, M3.....the NT3 and M# are medium size diaphram mics with a 3/4" size the rest are 1/2" design. The NT4 is a stereo mic.... most are likely out of your price range but who knows on ebay.

ook

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