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Title: Mic's for Micro Track
Post by: Pokey1 on January 27, 2006, 12:21:42 PM

Hello, Last night a recorded a jam using a cheap Kareoke Mic in the 1/8' input using adapter because the T mic's peaked to easily. It worked ok no peaking but only got 1 channel. I want to upgrade to a better mic or mic's to utilize the 1/4" input for a better recording. But I don't want the peaking and my fear of buy the wrong mic's or mic is a underline fear. I don't want to have to return them. Ant surgestions Thanks

Title: Re: Mic's for Micro Track
Post by: Brian Skalinder on January 27, 2006, 12:25:37 PM

Budget?
Open or stealth recording?
When you say "jam", is it a band playing through a PA, or unplugged, or...?

Title: Re: Mic's for Micro Track
Post by: Pokey1 on January 27, 2006, 02:47:11 PM

Live Band with a PA system, Thanks sorry  just getting back to you.I'm at work

Title: Re: Mic's for Micro Track
Post by: Brian Skalinder on January 27, 2006, 02:57:49 PM

Quote from: Pokey1 on January 27, 2006, 02:47:11 PM

Live Band with a PA system, Thanks sorry  just getting back to you.I'm at work

No problem, and no rush.  Still need these two questions addressed before anyone can provide meaningful feedback:

Quote from: Brian Skalinder on January 27, 2006, 12:25:37 PM

Budget?
Open or stealth recording?

Title: Re: Mic's for Micro Track
Post by: Pokey1 on January 27, 2006, 04:45:52 PM

Don't mean to be stupid but what is OPEN and what is Stealth. If stealth is with no one knowing that I'M recording  then the answer is Open. I can place the Mic in the open. My biggest problem is the bass amp peaking the MT. So I hope this helps  please don't break my wallet. $200 or less if that is possible. Thanks

Title: Re: Mic's for Micro Track
Post by: thomas_j on January 27, 2006, 05:56:17 PM

Quote from: Pokey1 on January 27, 2006, 04:45:52 PM

Don't mean to be stupid but what is OPEN and what is Stealth. If stealth is with no one knowing that I'M recording  then the answer is Open.

Stealth is noone knowing you record, so your assumption was correct. Sorry I can't help you with your main question though, I am new here.

Title: Re: Mic's for Micro Track
Post by: Unitmonster on February 03, 2006, 11:26:14 AM

for 200 bucks i'd start checking the yard sale section for some used mics. maybe an at825 or something similar?

or this:  http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=58437.0   200 bucks for a pair of 853's.
http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=58454.0   300 bucks O.B.O for a pair of SP C4s.

Both good entry level mics.

Title: Re: Mic's for Micro Track
Post by: thegreatgumbino on February 03, 2006, 11:45:43 AM

Even better deal.  Studio Projects C4's for $220 shipped:

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=57382.0 (http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=57382.0)

Title: Re: Mic's for Micro Track
Post by: cpatch on February 03, 2006, 04:02:06 PM

There's also a pair of C4s on eBay at the moment with no reserve and a current bid of $50.

Craig

Title: Re: Mic's for Micro Track
Post by: rodeen on February 03, 2006, 04:10:27 PM

Has anyone verified that the C4's will work with the MT's 30v phantom power?
The specs on their website say that they require 48v +/-4V.

Just curious because this is one of the reasons I shyed away from them.  I normally
run a UA-5 in front of my MT but I'd like the option of using the the MT standalone.

Title: Re: Mic's for Micro Track
Post by: thegreatgumbino on February 03, 2006, 05:25:40 PM

Quote from: rodeen on February 03, 2006, 04:10:27 PM

Has anyone verified that the C4's will work with the MT's 30v phantom power?
The specs on their website say that they require 48v +/-4V.

Just curious because this is one of the reasons I shyed away from them.  I normally
run a UA-5 in front of my MT but I'd like the option of using the the MT standalone.

Great point! The spec sheet on the C4's says 48v +/- 4v, so technically it wouldn't work.  Good catch, Rodeen.  I didn't think about that.   +T

What about some AT853rx?  Power requirements are 9v-52v, so the MT's 30v's would work great.