Any ideas what a good mic for vocals on my 2i2 would be?
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Any ideas what a good mic for vocals on my 2i2 would be?
I know there are basically only two types of mic's from talking to my father about it, a condensor and a dynamic. I also know that a condensor is better able to pick up noise that is farther away from the actual mic. Right now I am using a cheap AKG D 8000 S. It wiggles where the connection of the cord to the mic is at, and I am picking up sounds I don't want from it when recording. I am looking to upgrade to a new mic, but am not really looking to spend too much. I think a dynamic mic would suit me better since I live in a household where there is constant noise. Any idea's of what would be a good mic for around 50-100 dollars?
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Re: Any ideas what a good mic for vocals on my 2i2 would be?
My opinion through ownership of all 3 mics mentioned...
No question - at the top of your price range the AKG D5 is unbeatable.
Cheaper and just as good as a Shure SM58 is its clone - the Behringer XM8500
No question - at the top of your price range the AKG D5 is unbeatable.
Cheaper and just as good as a Shure SM58 is its clone - the Behringer XM8500
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Re: Any ideas what a good mic for vocals on my 2i2 would be?
Thanks I just picked up the AKG D5 off ebay....I know this is probably a really dumb question, but I just like to double check things. This is the one you mean right?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... OC:US:3160
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... OC:US:3160
Re: Any ideas what a good mic for vocals on my 2i2 would be?
that's the one. AKG D5,it's a great all around mic.
FYI,as far as mic types there's -
dynamic
condenser
tube condenser
ribbon
FYI,as far as mic types there's -
dynamic
condenser
tube condenser
ribbon
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Yep, that's the one Marc - you won't be disappointed!
Just remember to have your 2i2 switched to 'line' when you plug it in.
Just remember to have your 2i2 switched to 'line' when you plug it in.
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Man this mic is awesome Trev, so much better then the one I was using before. I got rid of that high pitched noise too....
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Nice one Marc!
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Re: Any ideas what a good mic for vocals on my 2i2 would be?
what did you have before?marc32123 wrote:Man this mic is awesome Trev, so much better then the one I was using before. I got rid of that high pitched noise too....
Re: Any ideas what a good mic for vocals on my 2i2 would be?
Take a look at this mic: MXL 990 (£79) it has really good reviews. Have a look at these videos too:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBCOpkHoKc0 Craig's Description
http://www.mxlmics.com/microphones/900-series/990 Product Page
http://www.amazon.co.uk/MXL-MXL990-990- ... B0002GIRP2 Amazon
And craig using the mic: Amazing sound from this mic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOysvc2tueI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtqETwp ... 0F0588ED59
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSXG61L ... 0F0588ED59
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBCOpkHoKc0 Craig's Description
http://www.mxlmics.com/microphones/900-series/990 Product Page
http://www.amazon.co.uk/MXL-MXL990-990- ... B0002GIRP2 Amazon
And craig using the mic: Amazing sound from this mic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOysvc2tueI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtqETwp ... 0F0588ED59
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSXG61L ... 0F0588ED59
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Re: Any ideas what a good mic for vocals on my 2i2 would be?
I have the MXL 990. it's a good mic but the MXL 990s is a bit more versatile.
I like the 990 but it is a bit "sterile". pony up the coin & get an AKG perception 220 or even better a 214 and never look back.
I like the 990 but it is a bit "sterile". pony up the coin & get an AKG perception 220 or even better a 214 and never look back.
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AKG D 8000 Sgypsy101 wrote:what did you have before?marc32123 wrote:Man this mic is awesome Trev, so much better then the one I was using before. I got rid of that high pitched noise too....
Re: Any ideas what a good mic for vocals on my 2i2 would be?
Just to add to the chatter about condenser microphones, I recently bought a Fame C01 Deluxe. It's brilliant. A bit smoother and less sibilant than the Behringer B-1, a bit cheaper (£61 in the UK), and able to pick up the lower harmonics of my baritone voice a bit better. No level pad switch, but an LF roll-off switch accessible by removing the housing, although I never use it anyway.
The funny thing is that it looks like it has the same Chinese 1" cartridge as the B-1, and with much less circuitry, yet sounds better.
The funny thing is that it looks like it has the same Chinese 1" cartridge as the B-1, and with much less circuitry, yet sounds better.
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Hmm,I have a couple of those. older ones that work fine.marc32123 wrote:AKG D 8000 Sgypsy101 wrote:what did you have before?marc32123 wrote:Man this mic is awesome Trev, so much better then the one I was using before. I got rid of that high pitched noise too....
I wouldn't doubt if you have a cold solder joint or loose connection in the switch resulting in a ground issue that's causing the noise.