guitar mic

jmorales · 26th June 2008, 05:58 PM

I need to know what a good guitar recording mic that can also record male vocals. Price range 200-300 USD. thanks guys

warhead · 26th June 2008, 06:05 PM

Acoustic guitar?

ADK Hamburg.

Electric guitar?

Heil PR30.

Both are excellent all purpose mics and stand outs in their class.

War

Drlove · 26th June 2008, 06:32 PM

1 Shure 57 = $79 usd
1 Shure beta 58 = $129 usd

stafs · 26th June 2008, 06:47 PM

As only mic for accoustic or electric guitar and voice, i would choose Audio Technica's AT4040.

drumkideric · 26th June 2008, 06:59 PM

For electric, check out the cascade fathead. I was very impressed by the sound of it, for the price.

NathanEldred · 26th June 2008, 07:36 PM

I'd do a Shure SM-7b or EV RE-20 (the EV is a bit smoother/softer/rounder, where the SM-7b is a bit punchier and more forward...both will be fine). I see your budget is $200-$300 USD, but if you can stretch $50-$100 for one of these it will be worth it IME.

tamakid1292 · 27th June 2008, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drlove

1 Shure 57 = $79 usd
1 Shure beta 58 = $129 usd

+1 for that

bobby yarrow · 27th June 2008, 07:22 AM

I've been using a beyer m88 a hell of a lot on cabs lately, but I'm getting away from the congested rock sound of the SM57 I guess. I think an m88 is in your price-range. I almost always close-mic cabs, but for a room mic in your range maybe a 4047?

For acoustic, it varies too much to say. I'm rarely recording ac gtr for its full-spectrum glory; in my studio, my fleamarket harmonys get at least as much use as my $2k-whatever acoustic. Probably more than anything else I use sm81's, but I've also found that almost any mic can be the right mic for ac gtr. Like vocals.

Companda · 27th June 2008, 07:44 AM

What Warhead said for electric.

M88, RE-20 and SM7 are all out of his price range unless it's a fluke second hand. PR-30 is awesome but a 57 is extremely solid.

As far as Acoustic is concerned, I like the NT1-a. Some people think Rode mikes are too bright but I like them more than the ATs I have used. Someone here did a shootout with a few mikes on acoustic and NT1-a sounded the best for me, better than a TLM-103. It's also good on male voice that is not thin. I'd steer clear if your voice doesn't have too much bass in it or for female voice.

rackdude · 27th June 2008, 05:34 PM

I got an SM7 *original* last month on ebay for $230. Just keep looking.

pan60 · 27th June 2008, 10:36 PM

Audix makes a few dynamic that would fit the bill very very well, the OM-2 is a favorite of mine.
my first choice would be a Electro-Voice RE-16, as they are still available.

TheChariot · 27th June 2008, 10:59 PM

As you can see by all the posts, there are many options. I think you should go with a Large Diaphragm Condenser, because most of them will give you a wide range of use (when considering Male Vox and Acoustic)

The SM7b is an AWESOME mic for vocals and will give you a distinct flavor on a guitar cab. However, I thought it sucked for acoustic, so I have to disagree with most of you on that suggestion. It's just too dark and thick. I mic'd a bright sounding Gibson LG-1, and I could not get it to have any sort of brilliance. The very aspects that make it my favorite vocal mic take away its ability to function as a good acoustic mic, IMO. (which, for me, is fine).

It sounds like you're looking for an AT or a Rode NT1a. These are what comes to mind, but other LDCs will do you good as well.

Of course.... you can go the budget route. Get yourself a stupid little MXL 993 for $100 or so (unless you hunt used). It's only reasonably useful on acoustic. But then you'd have the money to look for a used SM7, if you wanted to take a different path and try to buy two mics. This might take you a bit over $300.

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26th June 2008, 05:58 PM	#1
jmorales Gear Head Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 73	guitar mic I need to know what a good guitar recording mic that can also record male vocals. Price range 200-300 USD. thanks guys

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26th June 2008, 07:36 PM	#6
NathanEldred Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: West Coast Central Florida Posts: 5,462	I'd do a Shure SM-7b or EV RE-20 (the EV is a bit smoother/softer/rounder, where the SM-7b is a bit punchier and more forward...both will be fine). I see your budget is $200-$300 USD, but if you can stretch $50-$100 for one of these it will be worth it IME. __________________ Nathan Eldred Atlas Pro Audio- Boutique Gear, Consultation, Sales, & Distibution Home of the Atlas Juggernaut Preamp & 500 Series Revolver Rack USA Distributor for Buzz Audio Exclusive Worldwide Distributor for Atlas Pro Audio Gear, Old School Audio (OSA), and Burgin McDaniel Design Atlas Recording Studios, Inc. Recording/Mixing/Mastering Services

26th June 2008, 06:32 PM	#3
Drlove Gear maniac Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Germantown, MD, USA Posts: 213	1 Shure 57 = $79 usd 1 Shure beta 58 = $129 usd

26th June 2008, 06:47 PM	#4
stafs Gear maniac Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 165	As only mic for accoustic or electric guitar and voice, i would choose Audio Technica's AT4040.

27th June 2008, 07:22 AM	#8
bobby yarrow Gear addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 360	I've been using a beyer m88 a hell of a lot on cabs lately, but I'm getting away from the congested rock sound of the SM57 I guess. I think an m88 is in your price-range. I almost always close-mic cabs, but for a room mic in your range maybe a 4047? For acoustic, it varies too much to say. I'm rarely recording ac gtr for its full-spectrum glory; in my studio, my fleamarket harmonys get at least as much use as my $2k-whatever acoustic. Probably more than anything else I use sm81's, but I've also found that almost any mic can be the right mic for ac gtr. Like vocals. __________________ Hieronymo's mad againe

27th June 2008, 07:44 AM	#9
Companda Gear nut Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 118	What Warhead said for electric. M88, RE-20 and SM7 are all out of his price range unless it's a fluke second hand. PR-30 is awesome but a 57 is extremely solid. As far as Acoustic is concerned, I like the NT1-a. Some people think Rode mikes are too bright but I like them more than the ATs I have used. Someone here did a shootout with a few mikes on acoustic and NT1-a sounded the best for me, better than a TLM-103. It's also good on male voice that is not thin. I'd steer clear if your voice doesn't have too much bass in it or for female voice.

27th June 2008, 05:34 PM	#10
rackdude Lives for gear Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 690	I got an SM7 original last month on ebay for $230. Just keep looking. __________________

27th June 2008, 10:36 PM	#11
pan60 500 series nutjob Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: 500 series Guru SKANK! ; ) Posts: 6,251	Audix makes a few dynamic that would fit the bill very very well, the OM-2 is a favorite of mine. my first choice would be a Electro-Voice RE-16, as they are still available. __________________ www.pan60.com A CHARTER MEMBER OF THE LA, MAFIA where is LA? IF YOU ARE NOT INTO THE 500 FORMAT, THEN YOU'RE JUST JEALOUS! quote: your secret identity is safe with me superman! Peter Montessi it is easy to sound as though one was endowed with great intelligence, whilst speaking amongst a crowd of total morons

27th June 2008, 10:59 PM	#12
TheChariot Gear Head Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Allston, MA Posts: 73	As you can see by all the posts, there are many options. I think you should go with a Large Diaphragm Condenser, because most of them will give you a wide range of use (when considering Male Vox and Acoustic) The SM7b is an AWESOME mic for vocals and will give you a distinct flavor on a guitar cab. However, I thought it sucked for acoustic, so I have to disagree with most of you on that suggestion. It's just too dark and thick. I mic'd a bright sounding Gibson LG-1, and I could not get it to have any sort of brilliance. The very aspects that make it my favorite vocal mic take away its ability to function as a good acoustic mic, IMO. (which, for me, is fine). It sounds like you're looking for an AT or a Rode NT1a. These are what comes to mind, but other LDCs will do you good as well. Of course.... you can go the budget route. Get yourself a stupid little MXL 993 for $100 or so (unless you hunt used). It's only reasonably useful on acoustic. But then you'd have the money to look for a used SM7, if you wanted to take a different path and try to buy two mics. This might take you a bit over $300.

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