Recording Mics...?

[singlehum]

I just bought an Akai DPS24 - only because I got a great deal on it. I'm sure this unit has way more capabilities than I do (I'm at the Tascam 424 level..!). I've got an SM57 and and SM58, but I'm told these may not give good results for vocals or acoustic instruments. Any recommendations for a good mic in the $250 range?

[Mordor]

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Since you already have 2 good dynamic mics I would buy a cheap entry level condenser as a Studio Project B1.Your budget is enough to buy a Rode NT1 though.Condenser are very sensible mics and should be tried with the kind of vocals that has to be recorded with..

[Matt Crooks]

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Look at the Audio Technica 4033 used, or one of their other condesers. They will be much better on vocals and acoustic instruments than a 57/58.

[Dreamland_Rebel]

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look into the RODE condenser mics

they are amazing bang for the buck. the NT1-A or something like that will do a great job for you as long as you have phanto power capabilities.

[Dreamland_Rebel]

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btw, Matt, the RODE K2 tube mic is simply amazing. i think you would love it in your studio. especially for the price. (i think the dealer price is between 300-500 or something like that.

[Matt Crooks]

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btw, Matt, the RODE K2 tube mic is simply amazing. i think you would love it in your studio. especially for the price. (i think the dealer price is between 300-500 or something like that.

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Cool. Rode is on my list of things to check out. Right now, I've got enough mics, just not enough of everything else...

[jjw]

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agree with the Rode Mic's,i have used one on vocals for a few years and for the money you cant go wrong

[singlehum]

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Somebody recommended a Groove Tubes GT55 or GT66. Anyone have experience with those?

[Dreamland_Rebel]

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i have used the alesis/gt AM-52
it was a good mic, very intimate sounding. till it crapped out on me. i haven't tried any of the newer GT mics, but i'm sure they sound pretty good. but the new RODE stuff is a better bang for the buck IMO.