Question on Microphone

rsaguitarcover

rsaguitarcover

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I was out a couple of days to check out a good condenser microphone on a music store and found one. But the storekeeper told me that to used a condenser mic you need some phantom power, equalizer and a good powerful speaker around 250 watts which will cost me around 630 usd. I will only use this for my home recording.

I thought that it will be just plug into the mic portion of the amp. Is anyone of you using a condenser mic and what how much did you invest on that ?

Appreciate any response from you guys.
 
rsaguitarcover said:
I was out a couple of days to check out a good condenser microphone on a music store and found one. But the storekeeper told me that to used a condenser mic you need some phantom power, equalizer and a good powerful speaker around 250 watts which will cost me around 630 usd. I will only use this for my home recording.

I thought that it will be just plug into the mic portion of the amp. Is anyone of you using a condenser mic and what how much did you invest on that ?

Appreciate any response from you guys.
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He's trying to get you to spend more money. Don't listen to him. I use 2 condenser mics, one from 6 years ago that I still use to this day (Perception 200 $150 USD) and one I bought a month ago (Samson C01 $75 USD). Myfirst mixer was a Berhinger UB802 ($40-45 USD, but currently use a Yamaha MG102c $80 USD), but nowadays an external soundcard with phantom power is really what you need (I use a Scarlet 2i2 $150 USD), especially if you're only using one mic.

To save you time and money, do your research first as far as budget. But the main things you need are;
condenser mic
mic cord
desktop mic stand or traditional mic stand
external sound card with phantom power (usb or firewire)
pop filter

Here's a bonus my friend, go to http://www.americanmusical.com/
I shop here for anything I would need musically. They have plans where if you spend more than $250 USD (up to $999 USD), you can pay monthly. No credit check! http://www.americanmusical.com/content--name-EzPay

Hope this will help you.
 
K.V Anime said:
He's trying to get you to spend more money. Don't listen to him. I use 2 condenser mics, one from 6 years ago that I still use to this day (Perception 200 $150 USD) and one I bought a month ago (Samson C01 $75 USD). Myfirst mixer was a Berhinger UB802 ($40-45 USD, but currently use a Yamaha MG102c $80 USD), but nowadays an external soundcard with phantom power is really what you need (I use a Scarlet 2i2 $150 USD), especially if you're only using one mic.


To save you time and money, do your research first as far as budget. But the main things you need are;
condenser mic
mic cord
desktop mic stand or traditional mic stand
external sound card with phantom power (usb or firewire)
pop filter

Here's a bonus my friend, go to http://www.americanmusical.com/
I shop here for anything I would need musically. They have plans where if you spend more than $250 USD (up to $999 USD), you can pay monthly. No credit check! http://www.americanmusical.com/content--name-EzPay

Hope this will help you.[/quote

Thanks man I'll check out the link.
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Err what is the condenser mic for?
If it's for commentary don't got one, dynamic mics are far better for stuff like that.

But aside from that, yes condensers need phantom power, I have an Edirol UA-25 which is really cheap and this supplies phantom power and xlr inputs, these are external sound-cards which usually come under then name 'audio interface' or something.

Also make sure you are spending more on the audio interface then the mic, buying a decent condenser and sticking it into a cheap preamp with not get good results.

If you're planning to power the mic with a mixer or something and wire it into your computer soundcard, be aware that it may cause excess noise and buzzing.

Dynamics don't have these problems, which is just one of many reason I prefer them! Except they are not as sensitive as condensers to sound, and you (generally) can't change the polar-patterns.
 
Flipflood said:
Err what is the condenser mic for?
If it's for commentary don't got one, dynamic mics are far better for stuff like that.

But aside from that, yes condensers need phantom power, I have an Edirol UA-25 which is really cheap and this supplies phantom power and xlr inputs, these are external sound-cards which usually come under then name 'audio interface' or something.

Also make sure you are spending more on the audio interface then the mic, buying a decent condenser and sticking it into a cheap preamp with not get good results.

If you're planning to power the mic with a mixer or something and wire it into your computer soundcard, be aware that it may cause excess noise and buzzing.

Dynamics don't have these problems, which is just one of many reason I prefer them! Except they are not as sensitive as condensers to sound, and you (generally) can't change the polar-patterns.
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When I use and interface with at least 2 channels, will they accomodate both the mic and the guitar at the same time ?
 
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