The Skinny on EX1 Audio
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adamr316
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No they don't. Cheap (under $600) condenser mics sound brittle and mid-range dynamic mics (Shure SM7b, Electro-Voice RE20) sound like silk!
They each have their purpose in recording audio though. I work never use a dynamic mic to record cymbals crashing...for example. For overally quality though I would choose a condenser mic as they sound more natural/open.
They each have their purpose in recording audio though. I work never use a dynamic mic to record cymbals crashing...for example. For overally quality though I would choose a condenser mic as they sound more natural/open.
Chadfish
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And I agree with you too Adam! Cheap mics can sound pretty bad. There is a right tool for every job, and dynamics are great for loud sources. I have a handful of SM57s I still use. Classic snare / guitar cab mics, though I have moved to the Sennheiser e906 for recording my Mesa Lonestar Special amp. Sometimes I'll put a condenser back 2' - 3' for more depth. Also there is the importance of a nice preamp. I remember hearing Brian Eno saying that Bono used an SM57 on some Joshua Tree era vocal tracks, and I bet he was going through a sweet tube preamp.
I will say that as far as bang for your buck goes, Rode has some good inexpensive mics. I got a great sound using an NT1 on my voice, which is a baritone. I am enjoying my M-Audio Sputnik Tube mic for voice over work these days, but I'm interested in something like the AKG C414B/XL2 Multi-Pattern Large Diaphragm Studio Condenser Vintage TL Microphone. A studio classic that goes for a grand, but can be had for 900.00 at B&H. Neumans are sweet, but out of my range at the moment.
Mics are the kind of gear that you shouldn't skimp on. The will always be useful in your studio regardless what software / media comes in & out of style.
I will say that as far as bang for your buck goes, Rode has some good inexpensive mics. I got a great sound using an NT1 on my voice, which is a baritone. I am enjoying my M-Audio Sputnik Tube mic for voice over work these days, but I'm interested in something like the AKG C414B/XL2 Multi-Pattern Large Diaphragm Studio Condenser Vintage TL Microphone. A studio classic that goes for a grand, but can be had for 900.00 at B&H. Neumans are sweet, but out of my range at the moment.
Mics are the kind of gear that you shouldn't skimp on. The will always be useful in your studio regardless what software / media comes in & out of style.