Vocal Condenser Mic $300-$400??

brad.bjmmusic · 7th December 2007, 08:49 PM

Hye i know this has problably been asked a dozen times if not more but I'm too lazy to search to be honest. Can anyone give me a point in the right direction for the best AKG, Shure, Sennheiser, CAD, BeyerDynamic, Samson medium to large diaphram condenser mic in the range of 300-400 dollars? I can't afford to spend more than that at this time and i do intend on buying something better in a few weeks but i just need a mic other than my Audix OM-3 to record with (haha).

Acoustic Cloud · 7th December 2007, 08:55 PM

I would suggest a,

Ah man, I dont wanna type yo...

Sounds Great · 7th December 2007, 08:58 PM

Might be worth considering.

http://www.gearslutz.com/board/gearslutz-secondhand-gear-classifieds/161098-fs-alesis-am-62-tube-microphone.html

jwl · 7th December 2007, 09:01 PM

In that price range I wouldn't think twice about getting an Oktavamod condenser, either a 219 or a 319. Premium electronics package if you can fit it into your budget (should be just a hair over $400).

morebutter · 7th December 2007, 09:27 PM

+1 for Oktava mod mk319 Standard mod with premium electronics. Amazing mic for the money. Total cost---mic $125 (used) $199 (mod) = $325

tINY · 7th December 2007, 11:00 PM

For LDC, you really need to try it with your voice. A cheap studio projects, Rode, or CAD may sound better than a more expensive mic.

Safer to go with a Heil PR30 or a EV RE410 in that price range.

-tINY

brad.bjmmusic · 8th December 2007, 05:53 PM

thanks of the suggestions but i am kind of only limited to the brands that I have listed, plus rode's. I work in a music store and can only get those brands in so i only have to pay cost.

manthe · 8th December 2007, 05:59 PM

Sounds like you work for Sam Ash, to me. At any rate, if you're just paying cost, stick with the Shure KSM32...it is tough to beat in its price range...especially if you pay only cost. If you can tweak your budget a little and buy the KSM44 at cost, you'll have yourself an amazing microphone that can hang with a lot of higher-end stuff!

tINY · 8th December 2007, 07:20 PM

Try out the floor samples until you find one you like.

-tINY

rcm · 8th December 2007, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manthe

stick with the Shure KSM32...it is tough to beat in its price range...

Its hard to beat even with a bigger price range.

squeeks555 · 8th December 2007, 09:01 PM

get a Apex 460

insomnio · 9th December 2007, 02:11 AM

Used KSM44 $450 ($400 with luck).
Or a used K2
or AT4050
In that order.

insomnio · 9th December 2007, 02:15 AM

Oh, or a SP1 for $39.99
Thanks to Jim Williams...
That mic is amazing! I love it.

Sigma · 9th December 2007, 04:47 AM

studio projects

jwl · 9th December 2007, 05:21 AM

In that price range, with those brands, I'd probably lean toward the Rode NT2A.

But I'd still rather have the oktavamod, no matter what I could get an employee discount on... ;-)

popmann · 9th December 2007, 05:32 AM

Screw cheap LDCs...get a nice dynamic. Sm7b. Re20.

Madgan Sound · 9th December 2007, 05:34 AM

ditto.

goldenlotus · 9th December 2007, 05:54 AM

The Rode NT1000 kicks ass for $300. It beat out one of the newer u87's on a female vocal session the other day. Stay away from the nt-1a' s though.

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7th December 2007, 08:49 PM	#1
brad.bjmmusic Gear Head Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 52	Vocal Condenser Mic $300-$400?? Hye i know this has problably been asked a dozen times if not more but I'm too lazy to search to be honest. Can anyone give me a point in the right direction for the best AKG, Shure, Sennheiser, CAD, BeyerDynamic, Samson medium to large diaphram condenser mic in the range of 300-400 dollars? I can't afford to spend more than that at this time and i do intend on buying something better in a few weeks but i just need a mic other than my Audix OM-3 to record with (haha).

7th December 2007, 08:55 PM	#2
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Sounds Great Gear Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Twin Cities, USA Posts: 10,926	Might be worth considering. http://www.gearslutz.com/board/gearslutz-secondhand-gear-classifieds/161098-fs-alesis-am-62-tube-microphone.html __________________ You awake with a start To just the beating of your heart. Just one man beneath the sky, Just two ears, just two eyes.

7th December 2007, 09:01 PM	#4
jwl Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: southern Maine Posts: 544	In that price range I wouldn't think twice about getting an Oktavamod condenser, either a 219 or a 319. Premium electronics package if you can fit it into your budget (should be just a hair over $400). __________________ www.craftedrecordings.com Quality on-location audio recording in Northern New England www.realtraps.com The acoustic treatment experts

7th December 2007, 09:27 PM	#5
morebutter Gear addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northeast Corridor Posts: 378	+1 for Oktava mod mk319 Standard mod with premium electronics. Amazing mic for the money. Total cost---mic $125 (used) $199 (mod) = $325

7th December 2007, 11:00 PM	#6
tINY Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 6,061	For LDC, you really need to try it with your voice. A cheap studio projects, Rode, or CAD may sound better than a more expensive mic. Safer to go with a Heil PR30 or a EV RE410 in that price range. -tINY

8th December 2007, 05:53 PM	#7
brad.bjmmusic Gear Head Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 52	thanks of the suggestions but i am kind of only limited to the brands that I have listed, plus rode's. I work in a music store and can only get those brands in so i only have to pay cost.

8th December 2007, 05:59 PM	#8
manthe Lives for gear Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,751	Sounds like you work for Sam Ash, to me. At any rate, if you're just paying cost, stick with the Shure KSM32...it is tough to beat in its price range...especially if you pay only cost. If you can tweak your budget a little and buy the KSM44 at cost, you'll have yourself an amazing microphone that can hang with a lot of higher-end stuff! __________________ -Mike Manthe Moonface, LLC ------------------------- Moonface Records \| Studio \| Publishing \| My Web Site \| \| My Equipment List \|

8th December 2007, 07:20 PM	#9
tINY Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 6,061	Try out the floor samples until you find one you like. -tINY

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squeeks555 Gear addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hollywood Posts: 320	get a Apex 460 __________________ www.myspace.com/squeeks555

9th December 2007, 02:11 AM	#12
insomnio Lives for gear Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 917	Used KSM44 $450 ($400 with luck). Or a used K2 or AT4050 In that order. __________________ Insomnio

9th December 2007, 02:15 AM	#13
insomnio Lives for gear Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 917	Oh, or a SP1 for $39.99 Thanks to Jim Williams... That mic is amazing! I love it. __________________ Insomnio

9th December 2007, 04:47 AM	#14
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9th December 2007, 05:21 AM	#15
jwl Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: southern Maine Posts: 544	In that price range, with those brands, I'd probably lean toward the Rode NT2A. But I'd still rather have the oktavamod, no matter what I could get an employee discount on... ;-) __________________ www.craftedrecordings.com Quality on-location audio recording in Northern New England www.realtraps.com The acoustic treatment experts

9th December 2007, 05:32 AM	#16
popmann Lives for gear Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Nashville Posts: 1,297	Screw cheap LDCs...get a nice dynamic. Sm7b. Re20.

9th December 2007, 05:34 AM	#17
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9th December 2007, 05:54 AM	#18
goldenlotus Lives for gear Join Date: May 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 715	The Rode NT1000 kicks ass for $300. It beat out one of the newer u87's on a female vocal session the other day. Stay away from the nt-1a' s though. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/nickbrandes http://www.thebreweryrecordingstudio.com/nick.html

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