Has anyone used one of the radio shack microphones? They are fairly cheap. I am new to recording so what type should I use, unidirectional? What if I want to get the tabla and the sitar with the same microphone? Should I use an omni directional? This is just for quick recordings, that sound ok, not for production quality.
If you have a decent preamp and phantom power, a good condenser mic is your best choise. I have used the Audio Technica AT3035s with good results. I still think that I get the best sound from Shure SM-57s, but you have to mic the strings separatly from the tabla. In addition, you will probably find that the tabla is best miced with two mics.
Hi Stephen,
thanks for the advice. I was looking at the Sure sm57s on ebay, they are all around 60-80$. I thought I would have to mic them separately, but I read about someone recording rock to a sony mini disc to capture sessions. He used an omni directional--but that is rock music, it is very loud by nature. That is why I want to try a relatively cheap mic to experiment with. I may build the preamp and battery box, if I have time, so I can spring the extra $ for the shure.
thanks,
Pb
Stephen (Jan 02, 2004 07:49 a.m.):
If you have a decent preamp and phantom power, a good condenser mic is your best choise. I have used the Audio Technica AT3035s with good results. I still think that I get the best sound from Shure SM-57s, but you have to mic the strings separatly from the tabla. In addition, you will probably find that the tabla is best miced with two mics.
For about the price of 3 of the shure SM-57s, you could get your hands of a nice condenser mic with a cardoid pattern and mic from about 6 or so feet away to capture several instruments at once. They will pick up anything. .the cockroach farting under your floor. And you can get one of the Tube brand preamps for a relatively cheap price. I'm sure a good music shop would let you try several out side by side so that your decision is somewhat informed.
Hi Stephen,
haha, well if I can hear cockroach farts it is worth it :-)
Those condensors don't come cheaply. I saw a few preamps around for $70 or so that have both phantom power and preamp. I'll definitely ask the local music store guy. Thanks for the info.
Pb
Stephen (Jan 02, 2004 02:04 p.m.):
For about the price of 3 of the shure SM-57s, you could get your hands of a nice condenser mic with a cardoid pattern and mic from about 6 or so feet away to capture several instruments at once. They will pick up anything. .the cockroach farting under your floor. And you can get one of the Tube brand preamps for a relatively cheap price. I'm sure a good music shop would let you try several out side by side so that your decision is somewhat informed.
Hi,
I'm using a Audio Technica ATR25, it's a small stereo mike with a small penlight Battery. Sounds cool enough for recording my lessons. For better quality recordings I have used a AKG C1000 and Neumann. But the AT is great because I won't have to worry too much about damage; I just toss it in my bag and take it to my lessons
Hey Remco,
sounds like a good one to try, it is only about $35 or so. I plan on recording lessons too. I'll look around for it.
thanks,
Pb
Remco (Jan 03, 2004 06:34 p.m.):
Hi,
I'm using a Audio Technica ATR25, it's a small stereo mike with a small penlight Battery. Sounds cool enough for recording my lessons. For better quality recordings I have used a AKG C1000 and Neumann. But the AT is great because I won't have to worry too much about damage; I just toss it in my bag and take it to my lessons
