Topic: Newb..and mic specs

[smottrill]

I have been reading and searching for about 4 hours today and basically I am from UK and postage of $40 is a bit to expensive from www.soundproffesionals.com

I found this microphone on ebay..would this do the job..is the spec ok..would be used for small intimate standing heavy metal and hip hop gigs..

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PROFESSIONAL-MINI-CONDENSER-TIE-CLIP-MICROPHONE-PRE-AMP_W0QQitemZ260019511754QQihZ016QQcategoryZ15198QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Many thanks..please dont bite my head off as I am a complete newb

[Wiggle]

Simply put, I suspect this will brickwall like crazy if you were to use it on a heavy metal band or loud hip hop group. It's designed for speech not amplified music.

Welcome to the board and +T for putting in 4 hrs of research before your first post.

[smottrill]

Thanks for the friendly welcome..what would you recommend I search for on www.ebay.co.uk ..I searched "MINI CARDIOID" but could not find much...I am on a very small budget...

[willndmb]

Thanks for the friendly welcome..what would you recommend I search for on www.ebay.co.uk ..I searched "MINI CARDIOID" but could not find much...I am on a very small budget...

do you need them to be "mini"
if not you can open your search up a lot

[Wiggle]

Thanks for the friendly welcome..what would you recommend I search for on www.ebay.co.uk ..I searched "MINI CARDIOID" but could not find much...I am on a very small budget...

Honestly, I suggest you save your quid for a while and get something you're going to like.

Being Canadian, I know what it's like to get hosed on shipping/customs on items from the US. If it's something I really want, I either have it delivered to a friend in the US and have them send it to me here (yes I'm paying twice for shipping but it still works out cheaper than having the original seller ship it to me) or, I suck it up and wait until I have the coin to cover the shipping.

That's probably not the answer you wanted to hear, though.

Also, the Yard Sale here at ts.com is good place to find stuff. Shipping to the UK is entirely up to the individual seller, of course, but I don't think anyone here is looking to make a profit on shipping so you've got that on your side.

[smottrill]

Thanks for the input guys..do not necessarily need to be mini but I will be on a stealth mission

[Church-Audio]

Check out my cardioid mics www.church-audio.ca this is a link to our ebay store. PM me with any questions.

Chris Church

Thanks for the input guys..do not necessarily need to be mini but I will be on a stealth mission

[smottrill]

Like I say I am a newbie, although I have done alot of research..I still have pretty next to know knowledge on pro audio and concert recording

Question is would this mic provide good enough sound quality if I were to buy a battery box

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CHURCH-AUDIO-STEALTH-PEN-SPY-MIC-4MINIDISC-MD-MP3-DAT_W0QQitemZ5834534321QQihZ008QQcategoryZ3281QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks all for your input and help appreiciate it

[Church-Audio]

No this mic is NOT for concert recording if you want to buy some good mics for concert recording check out my cardioid mics I also sell a battery box if thats the way you want to go for $39.99

Like I say I am a newbie, although I have done alot of research..I still have pretty next to know knowledge on pro audio and concert recording

Question is would this mic provide good enough sound quality if I were to buy a battery box

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CHURCH-AUDIO-STEALTH-PEN-SPY-MIC-4MINIDISC-MD-MP3-DAT_W0QQitemZ5834534321QQihZ008QQcategoryZ3281QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks all for your input and help appreiciate it

[smottrill]

Ok dudes I need some serious help need to get a whole set up asap,as I have show coming up v soon..I basically have 50-120$ USD around to spend on a mic including postage,as I also need to purchas a MD recorder,I will be on stealth mission..Postage is 40$ on www.soundproffesionals.com as I mentioned above because I am from UK, therefore I need some good brand/models to search/look for within my price range on UK ebay,other UK sites to prevent paying expensive postage rates or if somebody could recomend cheap mics off www.soundproffesionals.com that would do the job for a novice

Many Thanks Guys

[Church-Audio]

My Cardioid mics would do nicely I can sell you a pair for $100+$27 to the UK they are very nice sounding and will not take you too far over your budget. I also have a nice MD recorder but its is not a HIMD just a regular sonly md it only has a line input so you would need a battery box I am selling the MD for $45.00 and I sell battery boxes to T.S members for $35.00.
These prices are only for T.S members pm me if your interested.

Chris Church

Ok dudes I need some serious help need to get a whole set up asap,as I have show coming up v soon..I basically have 50-120$ USD around to spend on a mic including postage,as I also need to purchas a MD recorder,I will be on stealth mission..Postage is 40$ on www.soundproffesionals.com as I mentioned above because I am from UK, therefore I need some good brand/models to search/look for within my price range on UK ebay,other UK sites to prevent paying expensive postage rates or if somebody could recomend cheap mics off www.soundproffesionals.com that would do the job for a novice

Many Thanks Guys

[mmmatt]

I had the pleasure of borrowing a pair of Chris's cards (and a batt box) and they are very nice mic's imo.  He is a very active member of this community and he values the community opinion of himself and his products.  Many of us find that purchasing a product from one of our own is a very safe and wise investment because we "self police" one another here.  Chris is a good guy besides all of that, and I'm sure he treats all of his customers fairly, but comming to him through this community is a little extra gurantee that you will get his best product, price, and service.  Plus, when you go to upgrade and want to sell the mics, this will be a good place to do that because we all know his products and where to go if we need them serviced.
     
My .02

Matt

[Church-Audio]

Wow thanks! the check is in the mail Its nice to know some people here like my work thank you again, for the kind words.

Chris Church

I had the pleasure of borrowing a pair of Chris's cards (and a batt box) and they are very nice mic's imo.  He is a very active member of this community and he values the community opinion of himself and his products.  Many of us find that purchasing a product from one of our own is a very safe and wise investment because we "self police" one another here.  Chris is a good guy besides all of that, and I'm sure he treats all of his customers fairly, but comming to him through this community is a little extra gurantee that you will get his best product, price, and service.  Plus, when you go to upgrade and want to sell the mics, this will be a good place to do that because we all know his products and where to go if we need them serviced.
     
My .02

Matt

[mmmatt]

Wow thanks! the check is in the mail Its nice to know some people here like my work thank you again, for the kind words.

Chris Church

I had the pleasure of borrowing a pair of Chris's cards (and a batt box) and they are very nice mic's imo.  He is a very active member of this community and he values the community opinion of himself and his products.  Many of us find that purchasing a product from one of our own is a very safe and wise investment because we "self police" one another here.  Chris is a good guy besides all of that, and I'm sure he treats all of his customers fairly, but comming to him through this community is a little extra gurantee that you will get his best product, price, and service.  Plus, when you go to upgrade and want to sell the mics, this will be a good place to do that because we all know his products and where to go if we need them serviced.
     
My .02

Matt

No problem Chris.  Now go over to my diy thread and tell me how to mod a pre!  Just kidding!    Smottrill, thoes words are about Chris of course but more importantly about this community and what we are about here.  Welcome and +T (s)


matt