good budget mics or most UNDER rated mics

sleeper1400 · 15th May 2008, 03:53 AM

im sure a thread of similar ilk has allready been made but whatever.

i was a t a friends studio and we were listening to a play back of some female /male R&B vocals for fun.
anyway. he recorded them with an MXL V67 (she liked the color)
and it sounded great!

i have read mxl's get decent reviews for the price. but i was turned off by the 990.

wondering about any other budget mics peeps use.

also, i used the senheiser Eseries mics , they came out around 04 or so.
very good mics as well. versitle, i could use them for horns, vocal or guitar and get good results every time. i liked the 900(?) better than the sm58.

dacart · 15th May 2008, 04:58 AM

I would certainly take a look at Oktava mics.
Oktava USA - North American Distributer of Genuine Russian Made Microphones

Also look at Oktava mods. MIchael Joly the owner, is a great guy and does amazing things with Oktavas.
OktavaMod - Affordable Boutique Microphones

Dan Carter

illynoise · 15th May 2008, 06:12 AM

Oktava are good (319) for nasally voices (like mine).

Considering I bought one for 199, when that was dirt cheap at the time. I guess it all depends on what budget means to you!

themikesonata · 15th May 2008, 06:21 AM

Check out Studio Projects great mics great price... I think there whole deal is they are modeled after the classic Neumann mics, I havent done any A Bing with them but I have used SP mics and have been more than satisfied with the results!

Igotsoul4u · 15th May 2008, 08:09 AM

At $1700 the ak47 is not "cheap" but its sound is really right up there with mics that cost much more. I have a decent chain also, but still its overly satisfying for the price I paid. Incredibly versatile and hasn't sound bad on any of the sources I have used it on.

plaid_emu · 16th May 2008, 10:41 PM

Joe Meek JM47a is a very nice mic for female vocals. I was very impressed how it sounded on my girlfriend's voice. Extremely clear and present, but the sibilance was low and not in need of a de-esser. I'm using it with a Focusrite Trakmaster. I don't know how it sounds for other applications. I've yet to experiment.

Joemeek

I got one from novamusik.com for $99

Nova Musik- The Electronic Musician's Wonderland.

plaid_emu · 16th May 2008, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleeper1400

im sure a thread of similar ilk has allready been made but whatever.

i was a t a friends studio and we were listening to a play back of some female /male R&B vocals for fun.
anyway. he recorded them with an MXL V67 (she liked the color)
and it sounded great!

i have read mxl's get decent reviews for the price. but i was turned off by the 990.

wondering about any other budget mics peeps use.

also, i used the senheiser Eseries mics , they came out around 04 or so.
very good mics as well. versitle, i could use them for horns, vocal or guitar and get good results every time. i liked the 900(?) better than the sm58.

Just noticed you've listed a location in Yellow Springs. If you want to hear my JM47a just let me know. I'm in the neighborhood.

Edge · 18th May 2008, 01:52 PM

I have an Oktava 319 at home, I work in an studio with all kinds of nice mics sometimes I bring my Oktava in to work and I can say that it stands up nice . it's just a little masked compared to the hi end stuff, The only thing I notice that its not as durable as the more expensive mics, I have to fix on it every once in a while to keep it working. I also did a session with an Rode mic (C2000) that mic sounded really good on female vocals. my favorite mic is the Audio Tech 4050 its not so much low budget but its a good mic for the money

DivineMusic · 18th May 2008, 03:07 PM

i think a 4050 is a budget mic, a damn good one too...i understand some other mics listed are under $250... but the 4050 is a mic that can be used all over. from vocals to instruments to drums and sound really good doing it...

under its budget i really haven't used a mic that i really cared for other than the studio projects mics and on 1 or 2 artist the v69 me.. but like i said one or 2 artist and it was the only mic around.. i made it work....

if on a tight budget dont forget to check out zzounds or ams... they have 3 and 4month payment plans. if money is tight RIGHT NOW it helps being able to pay 1/3 or 1/4 the price every 30 days

Knastratt · 18th May 2008, 07:18 PM

Pick up a used Equitek CAD E-100. Great!

smccarthy945 · 18th May 2008, 07:28 PM

I think the Audio Technica 4040's or 4050's are good all around mics for the price. I use a 4040 for my vox and its very configurable.

Micah Tolentino · 19th May 2008, 09:08 AM

Through a good pre and engineering you can get good vox out of a beta 58.

I like SP also, Good cheap chinese stuff, but man does it sound good for the price.

Rednose · 19th May 2008, 09:23 AM

Another vote for the AT 4050.
Its a pretty flat mic with a bit of bominess which you can filter out.
You can also add a bit of top end and it works well.
I use if for Rap and female vocals and use the Blue Blueberry on male rock and some R&B vocalist.
I've heard the Blue Dragonfly is good for rap and I think there blowing them out at guitar center.

Svens · 21st May 2008, 11:20 AM

Is the Se Gemini still a budget mic? I recorded rapvocals with it, and it sounded great. And its a multipurposemic too.

Kane08 · 21st May 2008, 01:34 PM

Try the Oktava mk319 then goto Oktavamod.com and purchase the Floating Dome w/ Premium Electronics Mod from Michael Holy ...

That'll prolly total u out at $400... you wont be dissapointed

CrankyRayHanky · 21st May 2008, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dacart

Also look at Oktava mods. MIchael Joly the owner, is a great guy and does amazing things with Oktavas.
OktavaMod - Affordable Boutique Microphones

Quote:

have an Oktava 319 at home, I work in an studio with all kinds of nice mics sometimes I bring my Oktava in to work and I can say that it stands up nice . it's just a little masked compared to the hi end stuff

Joly will take that mask off...wonderful value at Oktavamod

Trell Blaze · 22nd May 2008, 05:19 AM

Marshall V57 (mogami edition)...
Sterling Audio ST55 & ST77

Isle of Weight · 28th May 2008, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dacart

I would certainly take a look at Oktava mics.
Oktava USA - North American Distributer of Genuine Russian Made Microphones

Also look at Oktava mods. MIchael Joly the owner, is a great guy and does amazing things with Oktavas.
OktavaMod - Affordable Boutique Microphones

Dan Carter

scottdominant · 28th May 2008, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DivineMusic

i think a 4050 is a budget mic, a damn good one too...i understand some other mics listed are under $250... but the 4050 is a mic that can be used all over. from vocals to instruments to drums and sound really good doing it...

Agreed. The 4050 is a great utility mic.

azwun25 · 28th May 2008, 11:21 PM

AT4047, Rode K2, Avant CV12, Lauten Horizon, there's more but I'm pretty tired right now....

15th May 2008, 03:53 AM	#1
sleeper1400 Gear Head Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: detroit/chicago.columbus/yellowsprings Posts: 49	good budget mics or most UNDER rated mics im sure a thread of similar ilk has allready been made but whatever. i was a t a friends studio and we were listening to a play back of some female /male R&B vocals for fun. anyway. he recorded them with an MXL V67 (she liked the color) and it sounded great! i have read mxl's get decent reviews for the price. but i was turned off by the 990. wondering about any other budget mics peeps use. also, i used the senheiser Eseries mics , they came out around 04 or so. very good mics as well. versitle, i could use them for horns, vocal or guitar and get good results every time. i liked the 900(?) better than the sm58.

15th May 2008, 06:12 AM	#3
illynoise Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,552	Oktava are good (319) for nasally voices (like mine). Considering I bought one for 199, when that was dirt cheap at the time. I guess it all depends on what budget means to you! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Base Jase Illynoise Music www.basejase.com

15th May 2008, 06:21 AM	#4
themikesonata Gear Head Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southern CT Posts: 37	Check out Studio Projects great mics great price... I think there whole deal is they are modeled after the classic Neumann mics, I havent done any A Bing with them but I have used SP mics and have been more than satisfied with the results! __________________ Mike.d.

15th May 2008, 08:09 AM	#5
Igotsoul4u Lives for gear Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,321	At $1700 the ak47 is not "cheap" but its sound is really right up there with mics that cost much more. I have a decent chain also, but still its overly satisfying for the price I paid. Incredibly versatile and hasn't sound bad on any of the sources I have used it on. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/polishedproductions

18th May 2008, 03:07 PM	#9
DivineMusic Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hotlanta Posts: 1,316	i think a 4050 is a budget mic, a damn good one too...i understand some other mics listed are under $250... but the 4050 is a mic that can be used all over. from vocals to instruments to drums and sound really good doing it... under its budget i really haven't used a mic that i really cared for other than the studio projects mics and on 1 or 2 artist the v69 me.. but like i said one or 2 artist and it was the only mic around.. i made it work.... if on a tight budget dont forget to check out zzounds or ams... they have 3 and 4month payment plans. if money is tight RIGHT NOW it helps being able to pay 1/3 or 1/4 the price every 30 days __________________ DivineMusic 2-23-07 ppl wanna praise protools like its the best thing since pu$$y

15th May 2008, 04:58 AM	#2
dacart Gear Head Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 61	I would certainly take a look at Oktava mics. Oktava USA - North American Distributer of Genuine Russian Made Microphones Also look at Oktava mods. MIchael Joly the owner, is a great guy and does amazing things with Oktavas. OktavaMod - Affordable Boutique Microphones Dan Carter

16th May 2008, 10:41 PM	#6
plaid_emu Gear addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southwest Ohio, USA Posts: 312	Joe Meek JM47a is a very nice mic for female vocals. I was very impressed how it sounded on my girlfriend's voice. Extremely clear and present, but the sibilance was low and not in need of a de-esser. I'm using it with a Focusrite Trakmaster. I don't know how it sounds for other applications. I've yet to experiment. Joemeek I got one from novamusik.com for $99 Nova Musik- The Electronic Musician's Wonderland.

18th May 2008, 01:52 PM	#8
Edge Gear nut Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 99	I have an Oktava 319 at home, I work in an studio with all kinds of nice mics sometimes I bring my Oktava in to work and I can say that it stands up nice . it's just a little masked compared to the hi end stuff, The only thing I notice that its not as durable as the more expensive mics, I have to fix on it every once in a while to keep it working. I also did a session with an Rode mic (C2000) that mic sounded really good on female vocals. my favorite mic is the Audio Tech 4050 its not so much low budget but its a good mic for the money

18th May 2008, 07:18 PM	#10
Knastratt Gear addict Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Karlstad, Sweden Posts: 405	Pick up a used Equitek CAD E-100. Great! __________________ Pär Hällquist Trackstop recording One stop Track Shop __________________ How come there's only ONE competition authority?

18th May 2008, 07:28 PM	#11
smccarthy945 Gear nut Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 103	Agreed I think the Audio Technica 4040's or 4050's are good all around mics for the price. I use a 4040 for my vox and its very configurable. __________________ Celtic http://www.myspace.com/celtic01 smccarthy945@gmail.com Hip Hop Rapper/Producer

19th May 2008, 09:08 AM	#12
Micah Tolentino Gear nut Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vallejo, CA` Posts: 93	Through a good pre and engineering you can get good vox out of a beta 58. I like SP also, Good cheap chinese stuff, but man does it sound good for the price. __________________ "If it sounds good, it is good.. unless what you think sounds good sounds like crap." Listen to my crap: MeeX Productions myspace.com/mic1one Mixing, Recording and Vocal Coaching

19th May 2008, 09:23 AM	#13
Rednose Gear addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 429	Another vote for the AT 4050. Its a pretty flat mic with a bit of bominess which you can filter out. You can also add a bit of top end and it works well. I use if for Rap and female vocals and use the Blue Blueberry on male rock and some R&B vocalist. I've heard the Blue Dragonfly is good for rap and I think there blowing them out at guitar center. __________________ www.sonicpalacemusic.com www.myspace.com/sonicpalace

21st May 2008, 11:20 AM	#14
Svens Gear Head Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 66	Is the Se Gemini still a budget mic? I recorded rapvocals with it, and it sounded great. And its a multipurposemic too.

21st May 2008, 01:34 PM	#15
Kane08 Gear Head Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 31	Try the Oktava mk319 then goto Oktavamod.com and purchase the Floating Dome w/ Premium Electronics Mod from Michael Holy ... That'll prolly total u out at $400... you wont be dissapointed

22nd May 2008, 05:19 AM	#17
Trell Blaze Gear maniac Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas!! Posts: 261	Marshall V57 (mogami edition)... Sterling Audio ST55 & ST77 __________________ "That aint you singin'!! You put that 'computer' on your voice!" !!>> http://www.myspace.com/go_t_blaze <<!! THE MP3 PLAYER WORKS NOW!!! http://www.myspace.com/coopdv

28th May 2008, 11:21 PM	#20
azwun25 Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Roman Empire State Posts: 1,340	AT4047, Rode K2, Avant CV12, Lauten Horizon, there's more but I'm pretty tired right now.... __________________ "If the opposite of pro is a con then look beyond this The opposite of congress must be progress" ~Cage Grand Ol' Party Crash

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