microphone recommendation

piperdoc · Post by **piperdoc** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 6:23 am

need a suggestion for a good microphone for my computer- would prefer USB since i think i would get better sound. i tried the kind they have at the computer stores, but they are made for speaking and not music. i record with audacity on a high end laptop and export the files as mp3.

thanks

meir

viejomc · Post by **viejomc** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 11:43 am

How you connect to your sound card is really not an issue, you either have a quality signal at that point or you don't. Shure makes some quality dynamic mics, but I have no experience using any mic hooked up directly to the sound card. If you are serious about a good recording, then as always it will seriously put a dent in your wallet. I prefer to use a condenser mic, but the catch is they require phantom power. Any good mixer has phantom power. This is usually 48v. If you need more information on this route, PM me. I think. I'm new to this.

Tommy · Post by **Tommy** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 11:53 am

Shure makes mic's just for instruments or vocal. The cheap instrument mic is about $130.00 and it is a number 81. It has its own power or can work with phantom power. I think it only comes with a XLR plug though. Their next best mic is about $300.00.

Tony · Post by **Tony** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 2:20 pm

Something like this?
http://www.andys-music.com/Samson_C01U_ ... n_c01u.htm

piperdoc · Post by **piperdoc** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 4:37 pm

yes, tony, exactly, from the looks of it. and the price is right too. do you have it or know someone who does? if anyone actually knows it, i would go for it. it cost more than some whistles i like. then again, so do my tunebooks.

thanks.

thanks, tommy. i went to the web site. it is awesome, but technically way out of my league. does sure make something like tony has suggested above?

meir

vomitbunny · Post by **vomitbunny** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 6:27 pm

Do usb mics actually use the soundcard in any way?

Tony · Post by **Tony** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 7:16 pm

vomitbunny wrote:Do usb mics actually use the soundcard in any way?

Yes.

fluti31415 · Post by **fluti31415** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 11:40 pm

Not USB, but some good ones. I use the ECM-DS70P with my minidsc, and like it a lot.

http://www.minidisco.com/single-point-stereo-mics.html

viejomc · Post by **viejomc** » Sun Jul 31, 2005 5:51 am

Boy! Am I behind the times or what? Tony, be sure to update us on the Samson mic if that is the route you take. We use a few wireless Samsons, both handheld and the very small and sensitive model that is supported by your ear and booms down to the side of your mouth. They are all excellent performers. This is the first USB mic I've seen. Maybe I should wake up before I wake up crying.

viejomc · Post by **viejomc** » Sun Jul 31, 2005 5:53 am

See what I mean. It's piperdoc looking for a mic, not Tony. This old age think is taking its toll on my brain function.

piperdoc · Post by **piperdoc** » Sun Jul 31, 2005 7:09 pm

ah, but how do we know that tony is not drooling over that mic and considering it himself even as he recommends that i consider it? oh yes, drooling is another thread. anyway, the recommendations are all appreciated. tony's suggestion sounds the best because it has the dual atvantages that i can afford it and i understand it. i am not looking to go pro here. i bought a usb one for 14 bucks at comp usa and it sucks. if i can pay 99 and get a better result, that is a good start.

meir

Tony · Post by **Tony** » Sun Jul 31, 2005 8:17 pm

No drool...
The $14 mic is strictly for voice. The $79 mic is a real recording mic.

I'm shopping for a USB headset/mic just for the convenience of not having to get behind the computer to plug it in.

Rick Hall · Post by **Rick Hall** » Sun Jul 31, 2005 8:46 pm

I concur with Shannon (fluti31415). I use the same mic (Sony stereo ECM-DS70P) for minidisc recording and recording to my laptop. Sensitive and decent quality for the bucks.
Rick

dfernandez77 · Post by **dfernandez77** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 1:54 am

Another decent choice at a reasonable price.
http://www.mxlmics.com/Comp_Recording/d ... ecord.html

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/fg= ... id/273102/

Wormdiet · Post by **Wormdiet** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 9:07 am

Rick Hall wrote:I concur with Shannon (fluti31415). I use the same mic (Sony stereo ECM-DS70P) for minidisc recording and recording to my laptop. Sensitive and decent quality for the bucks.
Rick

I have one of these for my minidisk too. Will it have power if it's plugged in directly to the PC or is the connection more complex than that?