Anybody have any experience?
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Anybody have any experience?
With these?
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Daily-Pick. ... e=4TP5M2BB
Looks like a good deal. From the reviews I've read around the net they are pretty good for cheaper mics and decent for beginners and home studio's.
The only mic I have right now is the Shure SM58. Was looking to pick up a condenser mic for recording acoustic guitar.
Keep in mind I'm only a hobbyist. Would be interested in any info and experience with these. Thanks
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Daily-Pick. ... e=4TP5M2BB
Looks like a good deal. From the reviews I've read around the net they are pretty good for cheaper mics and decent for beginners and home studio's.
The only mic I have right now is the Shure SM58. Was looking to pick up a condenser mic for recording acoustic guitar.
Keep in mind I'm only a hobbyist. Would be interested in any info and experience with these. Thanks
Re: Anybody have any experience?
No experience - but looks like a really sweet deal!
I am sure that you have noticed this - but your interface can provide phantom power? If so looks great.
Cheers
John
I am sure that you have noticed this - but your interface can provide phantom power? If so looks great.
Cheers
John
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Phantom Power? Can't I just string together a bunch of 9 volt batteries?fredfish wrote:No experience - but looks like a really sweet deal!
I am sure that you have noticed this - but your interface can provide phantom power? If so looks great.
Cheers
John
Yeah, I have the Zoom R16 plus a couple of other pieces of gear with phantom power.
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GovernmentMule wrote:Phantom Power? Can't I just string together a bunch of 9 volt batteries?fredfish wrote:No experience - but looks like a really sweet deal!
I am sure that you have noticed this - but your interface can provide phantom power? If so looks great.
Cheers
John
Yeah, I have the Zoom R16 plus a couple of other pieces of gear with phantom power.
But I am really jealous now - I just looked and they wont ship this deal to the UK! not fair
I have the Zoom R24 so would have been perfect.
Let us know how you get on.
Cheers
John
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That's a very good deal. My friend had a 990 as his first condenser and it served him well. If you're just starting out and are just a hobbyist, I think that's a no brainer. And if/when you do upgrade they could always come in handy, most gear usually does at some point. If I had a little extra I'd be tempted.......
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Hey GovernmentMule,
I have that same set of mics. I have used the 990 (the fat mic) exclusively since I got started in recording. I've never used the 991 (the pencil mic). I have been really pleased with the results I get with the 990. Plus, that is a good price.
I also have a ZOOM R16. Just a reminder: on the R16, inputs 5 and 6 are phantom power and directly above the 5 and 6 gain knobs is the switch to turn on the phantom power.
Barry
I have that same set of mics. I have used the 990 (the fat mic) exclusively since I got started in recording. I've never used the 991 (the pencil mic). I have been really pleased with the results I get with the 990. Plus, that is a good price.
I also have a ZOOM R16. Just a reminder: on the R16, inputs 5 and 6 are phantom power and directly above the 5 and 6 gain knobs is the switch to turn on the phantom power.
Barry
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Thanks for the feedback Barry. I was hoping for more feedback on the 991 too, I've almost bought the Shure SM57 about 100 times now! I went ahead and bought the deal anyway, I only had a couple of hours left for the sale. It was still under $75 even with shipping and the 990 is usually $100 on it's own. You can never have enough toys to play with.Studio 919 wrote:Hey GovernmentMule,
I have that same set of mics. I have used the 990 (the fat mic) exclusively since I got started in recording. I've never used the 991 (the pencil mic). I have been really pleased with the results I get with the 990. Plus, that is a good price.
I also have a ZOOM R16. Just a reminder: on the R16, inputs 5 and 6 are phantom power and directly above the 5 and 6 gain knobs is the switch to turn on the phantom power.
Barry
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I've heard alot of people from across the pond talking about not letting them in on certain deals. I wonder why? I would think if the shipping was paid for there would not be a problem.fredfish wrote:
But I am really jealous now - I just looked and they wont ship this deal to the UK! not fair
I have the Zoom R24 so would have been perfect.
Let us know how you get on.
Cheers
John
I was also reading another thread you were posting in and see you are a Novation guy. This is supposed to be delivered to me next week.
http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i- ... NTROL-LIST
I got it on sale for $49.99. I picked it up to control plugins, I hate using a mouse.
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Just wanted to say thanks for all the feedback guys and if I do not like them I blame all of you.
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There's a VAT tax in most countries when importing, plus, things are just more expensive overseas.GovernmentMule wrote:I've heard alot of people from across the pond talking about not letting them in on certain deals. I wonder why? I would think if the shipping was paid for there would not be a problem.
I was looking at the Novation Launch Control to use for plugins and beats as well, but I decided on the Akai LPD 8, 8 knobs and 8 pads, enough for what I need it for. http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-AKA-LPD8
I use AMS all the time too, if I order before 4 I'll get my product the next day with free shipping, can't beat that!
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When I got my LaunchPad S it came in a pack with the Launch Control bundled with it. It is a great little controller - I don't think you will be disappointed.GovernmentMule wrote: I was also reading another thread you were posting in and see you are a Novation guy. This is supposed to be delivered to me next week.
http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i- ... NTROL-LIST
I got it on sale for $49.99. I picked it up to control plugins, I hate using a mouse.
Cheers
John
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I might be opening an explosive argument but would this be for announcing/singing, male/female, acoustic instruments?GovernmentMule wrote: Keep in mind I'm only a hobbyist. Would be interested in any info and experience with these. Thanks
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Amongst my little collection of condenser mics, I have a Fame CO1 Deluxe, which is much cheaper, yet just as decent as my Behringer B-1. In actual fact, I tend to find very little difference between any of the condenser mics I own, and what differences there are tend to be lost in the mix anyway. The one exception to this rule is my Audio-Technica AT2035, which is distinctly darker than the rest, and is excellent for rock vocals.
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Re: Anybody have any experience?
Mostly acoustic guitar! I do not have alot of experience with mic's. The acoustic guitar I have is an acoustic/electric and have been mostly going straight into the interface and it is not so great. I do not sing but I have recently been been talking with a friend about doing some stuff with him. So having the extra option with these and trying to learn more about mic's and setting them up and experimenting is why I picked them up.AHornsby wrote:
I might be opening an explosive argument but would this be for announcing/singing, male/female, acoustic instruments?
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