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Recording Microphones

  • 03-01-2007 2:40pm
    #1
    tosh_thedude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 485 ✭✭


    Hi. Just looking for pointers on what to buy in relation to a home recording Microphone, preferably something from Waltons Music store; As I got a music Voucher from there for xmas. I want to record Vocal and acoustic guitar to my Laptop. Also I don't really want to spend anymore than 150euro. Is this one any good?

    http://waltons.ie/shop/product_info.php?cPath=37_38&products_id=10788


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  • #2
    cornbb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,790 ✭✭✭cornbb


    i don't know about that make or model but the type of mic you're after (large diaphraghm condenser) seems to be right for what you're wanting to do.

    Bear in mind however that such mics require phantom power, therefore you will need either a mixer with phantom power or an audio interface before you can plug this into your computer. You will need to budget for that too.


  • #3
    TelePaul
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,093 ✭✭✭TelePaul


    That'll do you to start with, yes. Look at that or the Studio Projects range. Are you using an interface already?


  • #4
    frobisher
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,413 ✭✭✭frobisher


    Considering that you have that voucher I'd say that the Joe Meek could be a good fit for you, although a flick through their site shows they carry the Studio Projects B-1 which got a good review in Sound On Sound magazine, it's here.[/URL I've also read good things about them for the price elsewhere.
    What kind of audio interface do you have at the moment?


  • #5
    squibs
    Closed Accounts Posts: 975 ✭✭✭squibs


    I have a Joe Meek condensor and am very happy with it. It's not completely flat, but seems to work well in most applications. It pairs up quite well with the 1/2 rack width Joe Meek pre-amp.


  • #6
    tosh_thedude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 485 ✭✭tosh_thedude


    TelePaul wrote:
    That'll do you to start with, yes. Look at that or the Studio Projects range. Are you using an interface already?

    Not sure what you guys mean by Interface! I'm using a Sony Viao Laptop and i've got Cubase. The sound card is fairly standard but the laptops new. So I was hoping to use this to edit. Will this work ok if purchase one of these Mic's?


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  • #7
    tosh_thedude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 485 ✭✭tosh_thedude


    cornbb wrote:
    i don't know about that make or model but the type of mic you're after (large diaphraghm condenser) seems to be right for what you're wanting to do.

    Bear in mind however that such mics require phantom power, therefore you will need either a mixer with phantom power or an audio interface before you can plug this into your computer. You will need to budget for that too.

    Ok, I'm new to this, So Phamtom Power supply is required If I'm purchasing a diaphraghm Condenser mic? Are these expensive?


  • #8
    cornbb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,790 ✭✭✭cornbb


    The mic won't function on its own with your laptop's soundcard. Condenser mics require something called phantom power, which your laptop cannot supply. You have 2 options:

    - Buy a cheap mixer. Make sure it has at least one XLR input and supplies phantom power. Plug your new mic into the mixer and plug the output of the mixer into the input of your soundcard.

    - Buy an audio interface. This option is more expensive but is a much better idea than getting a mixer, as it will completely bypass your own soundcard and give you much better audio quality. It will plug into a USB/FireWire/PCMCIA port in your laptop. A basic one will do if you are on a budget and have only one mic. A wise investment if you are planning on doing any sort of serious recording. See here for a selection: http://www.thomann.de/ie/audio_interfaces.html


  • #9
    TelePaul
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,093 ✭✭✭TelePaul


    cornbb wrote:

    - Buy an audio interface. This option is more expensive but is a much better idea than getting a mixer, as it will completely bypass your own soundcard and give you much better audio quality. It will plug into a USB/FireWire/PCMCIA port in your laptop. A basic one will do if you are on a budget and have only one mic. A wise investment if you are planning on doing any sort of serious recording. See here for a selection: http://www.thomann.de/ie/audio_interfaces.html

    Seconded, your sound card won't be able to cope with your pro audio demands.Try a Tascam US 122 L


  • #10
    thebookofbob
    Closed Accounts Posts: 165 ✭✭thebookofbob


    If using a laptop & Cubase as a start I would recommend the Samson CO1U.. It's a usb Condensor microphone & reviews have been very good considering it's price of around €100.. Shop around though as some places were doing specials a while back & I've seen them as low as €70. If you get to the stage where absolute quality is called for, sell it on ebay & get something in a higher price range.. I think last month's Future Music magazine had a some "best of" price range for microphones in several catagories.


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