Topic: Mic for starter rig

[Aut0mat1c]

Hi all

I am pretty new here and had a question I hope somebody could give me advice on.

I just bought a NJ3 on ebay and am now looking for a mic. I don't want to pay too much to start off and I have read up on it a bit but after a while my head starts to hurt with all the cards, binaural,  pre amps and bla bla bla 

I am looking to spend around 100.00 and will be recording in stealth. Mainly arenas for pop and rock shows, and on occasion an acoustic set. So pretty much a mic that will do ok in various situations.

Was looking at the Giant Squids but people seem to go more with SP.

Any sguestions?

[bagtagsell]

giant squid w/ battery box should fit your budget

[leegeddy]

Was looking at the Giant Squids but people seem to go more with SP.

Any sguestions?

SP mics (the ones that use AT capsules) are sought for their quality/cost factor.  if i were in your shoes, i'd save up a little bit more and keep your eyes on the Yard Sale for SP mics. they pop up from time to time. 

marc

[Aut0mat1c]

I think I am gonna go with the Giant Squid Omnidirectional Powered Stereo Mic with bass roll-off.

Will these be good for the situations I described above? The samples sounded pretty good.

I know you get what you pay for but to start out with they seem pretty good.

[RA]

I think I am gonna go with the Giant Squid Omnidirectional Powered Stereo Mic with bass roll-off.

Will these be good for the situations I described above? The samples sounded pretty good.

I know you get what you pay for but to start out with they seem pretty good.

For arenas you'd be much more happy with a pair of cardoids from SP (read: cmc2/4). They are directional and will pick up less of the audience. Unless you are in a very good position the squids will pick up a lot of audience noise.

If you were planning on attending smaller shows the squids will do just fine though.

My 5NOK

[Mojowill]

jesus RA you will get +T's from me every damn day for that av ;Di!!

[jaguaracer]

For arenas you'd be much more happy with a pair of cardoids from SP (read: cmc2/4). They are directional and will pick up less of the audience. Unless you are in a very good position the squids will pick up a lot of audience noise.

If you were planning on attending smaller shows the squids will do just fine though.

My 5NOK

Giant Squid makes cardiod mics too FYI.  And I agree, from the sounds of what you want to record Automatic, cards are what you'd want to get.

[Aut0mat1c]

Thanks for all the help guys.

Now I think I am going with SP-CMC-2 & Mini Battery Module with Bass Roll off. How does that sound?

[Aut0mat1c]

Also, will I need the in-line level control or can you adjust the levels on the JB3 on the fly?

[SonicSound]

JB3 welcome +T

[Aut0mat1c]

Can anybody help with the questions below...

I think I am going with SP-CMC-2 & Mini Battery Module with Bass Roll off.
Do I need the bass roll off?
Also, will I need the in-line level control or can you adjust the levels on the JB3 on the fly?

[spreadheadtom]

Do I need the bass roll off?   yes


Also, will I need the in-line level control or can you adjust the levels on the JB3 on the fly?  if you want to spend the money....can not adjust on the fly


 Tommy

[RA]

Can anybody help with the questions below...

I think I am going with SP-CMC-2 & Mini Battery Module with Bass Roll off.
Do I need the bass roll off?
Also, will I need the in-line level control or can you adjust the levels on the JB3 on the fly?

Good choice. Very nice starter mics.

Yes you'll definately need the bass roll-off.

I don't use the level controller on mine anymore (CMC-4>SPSB1>JB3),
as I've never ever brickwalled the line-in on my nomad.
And I've recorded some extremely loud shows at very small venues.
(Thank god for earplugs!)
So I set mine on max all the time.
On the other hand, it's not a big investment.
20US$ extra or something if I'm not mistaken.
I would have gotten the level controllers just in case,
although you might find yourself not using it.