Official buying advice thread - Page 2

Pђoenix · June 30th, 2007, 12:02 PM

The Solution: Get a Diezel Herbert.

AutumnElegy · July 1st, 2007, 11:45 AM

Hmm, it seems every reply i get is to get a boutique amp from an obscure company...I'm not against it but how would i go and actually try out these amps and look into them?

Tachy · July 2nd, 2007, 07:46 AM

Framus cobra

Pђoenix · July 2nd, 2007, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AutumnElegy

Hmm, it seems every reply i get is to get a boutique amp from an obscure company...I'm not against it but how would i go and actually try out these amps and look into them?

www.video.google.com
www.youtube.com

Search for sound clips there's plenty about. As for playing one you have to do your on research.

Gordy_gorestained · July 2nd, 2007, 08:09 PM

I'd go for the Mesa/boogie triple rectifier.

AutumnElegy · July 3rd, 2007, 11:04 AM

im startin to lean towards the mesa also, thanks.

jervi · July 29th, 2007, 04:31 PM

I'm thinking of buying a mic for recording acoustic guitar and some vocals.

My local store has got the following:
Shure PG57/PG58/SM58-LCE (dynamic mics)
Behringer C1/C2/C3 (condenser mics)

So...
Are the Shure mics good, and what are the differences between them?
Do I need some sort of amplifier, or can i plug them straight into my soundcard(audigy 2)?
Are the Behringer ones better, and if so, how do I used phantom power?

LithiumLulu · July 29th, 2007, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jervi

I'm thinking of buying a mic for recording acoustic guitar and some vocals.

My local store has got the following:
Shure PG57/PG58/SM58-LCE (dynamic mics)
Behringer C1/C2/C3 (condenser mics)

So...
Are the Shure mics good, and what are the differences between them?
Do I need some sort of amplifier, or can i plug them straight into my soundcard(audigy 2)?
Are the Behringer ones better, and if so, how do I used phantom power?

Shure makes good mics, I've never seen great quality from anything made by Behringer. Condenser mics are good for acoustic guitar and vocals, but they all require some form of external power. Some will just use a battery, but the good ones usually need phantom power. Mics that need phantom power will have a XLR tip on the end of the cable (big 3 prong thing). You'll need something like a PA or a special audio interface for your computer. I use an M-Audio MobilePre USB interface and it supports phantom power. There are others more expensive and a few less expensive out there.

If you're using a dynamic mic you can just plug it in to your computer (you might need some adapters to get the connection right) but it's not going to sound as good as it could if you used a pre-amp of some kind. Depending on what you're using on the computer to record you may be able to sweeten it up after the fact, but I prefer to start with the best recording possible.

My advice would be to get a Shure SM57 ( http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...Mic?sku=270102 ). It's the best bang for the buck and a good investment. You'll buy more mics but it will never be that old, crappy first mic that you don't use anymore. And since it's a dynamic mic you won't have to worry about phantom power.

fleshmountain · July 29th, 2007, 07:53 PM

My brother and I just got a Shure Beta 58A. It is an awesome mic, we used it for the first time today. Our vocals were really clear and there was like no feedback at all, it was a joy to use. On musiciansfriend it is about 160 bucks, we got it for 100 on ebay, its practically brand new the guy only used it a few times to do some recording. I would check around for one of those if I was you.

jervi · July 30th, 2007, 03:05 AM

Thanks both of you. I'll probably order an SM57 from misiciansfriend then,
seeing as my local shop charges twice as much!

I gather Beta 58A is mainly a vocal mic, or is that one good for instruments too?

fleshmountain · July 30th, 2007, 10:30 AM

I think it is mainly a vocal mic. I'm not sure how it would do with instruments, you could try it out I guess if you buy one.