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Author:  The Crooning Biker [ Wed Apr 22, 2009 8:54 am ]
Post subject:  External Microphone Options
Hello all,

Being the layman that I am, I wanted to tap your collective minds to determine what would be my best option for an external microphone to utilize with my Dell Dimension 4700 PC. Obviously quality recordings are my concern so I am hoping this can be achieved with a mic within the $100.00 range.

Your opinions and assistance are greatly appreciated. Please respond to:

TheCrooningBiker @aol.com (remove space between Biker and @)

Thank you,

Larry
Author:  letitrip [ Wed Apr 22, 2009 10:37 am ]
Post subject:  Re: External Microphone Options
In order to get decent quality for recording you're going to want to use, at minimum, a regular dynamic microphone (as opposed to those cheap computer mics). To use a dynamic mic with a computer you'll also need a pre-amp of some sort. I know it about doubles your budget, but American Musical Supply has a good deal on a packaged Shure SM58 and X2U USB Pre-amp. I think this would be the perfect kit based on what you've described.

http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-SHU-SM58X2U
Author:  Lonman [ Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:06 am ]
Post subject:  Re: External Microphone Options
I would also recommend the SM58, but would use the Lexicon Alpha for the USB interface. More fexibilty & options & sounds great.

http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-SHU-SM58LC-LIST
http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-LEX-ALPHA-LIST

But if you can ONLY budget $100 for a mic only, this is just a studio condenser type USB mic. Not a handheld, it is stationary while you sing. Pretty decent quality as well.
http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-MAS-USB006-LIST
Author:  MorganLeFey [ Wed Apr 22, 2009 1:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: External Microphone Options
wooooohooooooooo Larry you're taking the plunge :D
You have been given good advice from both... now with the shure you will be able to take it with you and sing in public.
With the condenser it will have to remain on a shock mount on a mic stand.

Personally after being given the opportunity to record with a condenser, I wouldnt go back to using my shure.

Dont get me wrong, sm58s are great mics...industry standard...but they are very forgiving and for the quality of your voice I would go for something that highlights that quality...you dont need forgiving cos your vocals are fab :)




Londonlive, bite me on the "fab"...I know ya hate it :P
Author:  jeffsw6 [ Wed Apr 22, 2009 2:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: External Microphone Options
MorganLeFey @ Wed Apr 22, 2009 4:30 pm wrote:
Dont get me wrong, sm58s are great mics...industry standard...but they are very forgiving and for the quality of your voice I would go for something that highlights that quality...you dont need forgiving cos your vocals are fab :)

I think there are only two reasons to like the SM58: durability and familiarity. If you are used to it, it can be tough to change. I have put $150 Heil PR20s in front of about a dozen semi-professional singers and all have liked them much better than SM58s. On the other hand, I have not tried to change the preference of the guys I know have invested $1000+ in Shure wireless systems, or who I think are really attached to their particular mic.

"If the industry standard was jumping off a bridge, would you do it too?" :)
Author:  MorganLeFey [ Wed Apr 22, 2009 2:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: External Microphone Options
hmmm wondering where you get the impression I am totally sold on sm58???

and stepping off bridges is something I would never do unless I had broomstick inhand ;-)
Author:  letitrip [ Wed Apr 22, 2009 5:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: External Microphone Options
I'd take a good long look at the condenser mic that Lon posted. That looks pretty sweet. If you can get a condenser mic in your price range, that's the way to go for recording purposes. I didn't realize we had condenser's in that price range and just assumed dynamic was the de facto path.
Author:  MorganLeFey [ Wed Apr 22, 2009 6:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: External Microphone Options
letitrip @ Thu Apr 23, 2009 1:48 pm wrote:
I'd take a good long look at the condenser mic that Lon posted. That looks pretty sweet. If you can get a condenser mic in your price range, that's the way to go for recording purposes. I didn't realize we had condenser's in that price range and just assumed dynamic was the de facto path.


this is a great forum for all who are open to learning :)
Author:  Micky [ Wed Apr 22, 2009 8:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: External Microphone Options
The Crooning Biker @ Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:54 am wrote:
Hello all,

Being the layman that I am, I wanted to tap your collective minds to determine what would be my best option for an external microphone to utilize with my Dell Dimension 4700 PC. Obviously quality recordings are my concern so I am hoping this can be achieved with a mic within the $100.00 range.

Your opinions and assistance are greatly appreciated. Please respond to:

TheCrooningBiker @aol.com (remove space between Biker and @)

Thank you,

Larry


For recording, I don't recommend using a Shure sm58, to the limit I can understand why it's popular for live but you really don't want this mic for studio recording... I would suggest spending just a little more and go with this one:

http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i- ... 5PACK-LIST

You want a nice sensitive mic and if you have a rich smooth voice, the sm58 won't work for you :roll: Of course you'll need a mic preamp like others suggested :wink:
Author:  MorganLeFey [ Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: External Microphone Options
he definately has a rich smooth voice :D
Author:  Micky [ Thu Apr 23, 2009 5:32 am ]
Post subject:  Re: External Microphone Options
MorganLeFey @ Thu Apr 23, 2009 12:23 am wrote:
he definately has a rich smooth voice :D


For sure, he shouldn't go with the sm58, the e835 or the e845 (even better) would be a better fit for him :roll:
Author:  jeffsw6 [ Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:05 am ]
Post subject:  Re: External Microphone Options
I think all that stuff is slightly out of his budget given that he needs a pre-amp as well. Of course everyone should have an ART VoiceChannel and a Heil PR35 for home recording. ;)
Author:  MorganLeFey [ Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:54 am ]
Post subject:  Re: External Microphone Options
Micky @ Fri Apr 24, 2009 1:32 am wrote:
MorganLeFey @ Thu Apr 23, 2009 12:23 am wrote:
he definately has a rich smooth voice :D


For sure, he shouldn't go with the sm58, the e835 or the e845 (even better) would be a better fit for him :roll:


Some consideration should also be given to his daughter. Larry pays for singing lessons for her and once he is profficient at recording himself, I bet he will want to record his pride and joy as well :) So a mic that will also be good for a female voice also woud be great ;-)
Author:  The Crooning Biker [ Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: External Microphone Options
I can't thank you all enough! You have certainly given me fuel for thought and I have my homework cut out for me. I shall expand the budget for this as my good friend Morgan is correct, my daughter is the focus as I'm just crooning around for kicks.

Thank you all for your help,

Larry
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