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Well here is a USB studio condensor mic that is actually getting pretty good reviews.

http://www.zzounds.com/item--SAMC01U

Samson C01U

Lonman @ Sat Aug 12, 2006 1:33 pm wrote:

Well here is a USB studio condensor mic that is actually getting pretty good reviews.

http://www.zzounds.com/item--SAMC01U

Samson C01U

This link certainly hits my price range comfortably

What kind of utilization are you trying to do? Sing to streaming tracks (songs on the internet at special sites), sing to tracks in your stereo (say from a karaoke cdg), or sing to tracks on your PC?

What software are you using to play the tracks?

Audacity is one that is free and lots of people here seem to like. Cool Edit Pro 2 (CEP) is yet another and that's for using tracks on the PC, and you sing along with them.

There are a lot of other kinds of software...

The reason I asked is the advice given will greatly differ...

I personally, when I do it, is record myself live over the stereo out to a recorder... and not use the pc at all. I'm a bit more "Old School" that way.

Tinkerbell @ 13th August 2006, 5:49 am wrote:

Lonman @ Sat Aug 12, 2006 1:33 pm wrote:

Well here is a USB studio condensor mic that is actually getting pretty good reviews.

http://www.zzounds.com/item--SAMC01U

Samson C01U

This link certainly hits my price range comfortably

That is a good mic, but if you do not have a singing mic sm58 will kill 2 birds with one stone. But if you already have a good stage mic then a C01U is what you need.

Second time that one's been mentioned
Is there a reason why USB is better than to sound card?
I have open USB ports so am asking

Thanks
Tink

Author:	Tinkerbell [ Sat Aug 12, 2006 2:24 am ]
Post subject:	Budget MICs
I want to do home recording and have about $100 to spend. Any suggesions for best MIC/best price would be welcome.

Author:	Jian [ Sat Aug 12, 2006 5:56 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Budget MICs
An SM58 will be good for both live singing and recording; within your budget.

Author:	Big Mike [ Sat Aug 12, 2006 8:35 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Budget MICs
Since the topic here was BUDGET mics, I'm going to assume that you aren't setting up a professional recording studio. Unless you are, then I'd suggest the NADY SP5 available at musiciansfriend.com I used these at my shows for years before I went wireless, and they are great. Sound good and durable to boot.

Author:	eben [ Sat Aug 12, 2006 10:42 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Budget MICs
For that amount, I would recommend Samson C01U. It's a USB mic and I use it on my computer. The acoustic may not be the best but by directly converting to digital on the mic, it's more likely to get cleaner signal since you don't have to worry about analogy connector or mismatching A/D converter etc. You can pick one up on ebay for pretty reasonable, like $70 range. For the rest of the $30, I would pick up mic holder for C01U. It's spring loaded holder that let's the mic float so you won't get noise from bumping etc.

Author:	Tinkerbell [ Sat Aug 12, 2006 12:55 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Budget MICs
No pro recording being done Just want to begin learning to record and mix before sending a song in for fun Plan on using freeware friend says will send to me (?Adigy?, I think?) Planned on buying mic at retail store while shopping this afternoon Now I think I will just window shop for what's available in retail and explore other options mentioned here. Web browse, etc. Any other thoughts please add to this Will check here again before purchase Thanks so much for your responses Tink

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Author:	Babs [ Sat Aug 12, 2006 1:10 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Budget MICs
I use Audix OM2 mics and they are about $100. Great sound, very durable and if anything happens to them they will replace them free. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Audix-OM2-Microphone?sku=270661&src=3SOSWXXA There is a lot of talk that this mic rivals the Shure SM58 http://www.musictechmag.co.uk/mtm/reviews/om2-om3

Author:	knightshow [ Sat Aug 12, 2006 1:11 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Budget MICs
are you going straight to computer, to a mixer/amp, etc?? HOW are you recording yoursel?

Author:	Babs [ Sat Aug 12, 2006 1:15 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Budget MICs
Oooh good question

Author:	Tinkerbell [ Sat Aug 12, 2006 1:22 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Budget MICs
bleeping internet connection! through a sound blaster PC card installed about 2 years ago to improve streaming music Thanks Tink

Author:	Lonman [ Sat Aug 12, 2006 1:33 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Budget MICs
Well here is a USB studio condensor mic that is actually getting pretty good reviews. http://www.zzounds.com/item--SAMC01U Samson C01U

Author:	Tinkerbell [ Sat Aug 12, 2006 1:44 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Budget MICs
Second time that one's been mentioned Is there a reason why USB is better than to sound card? I have open USB ports so am asking Thanks Tink

Author:	Tinkerbell [ Sat Aug 12, 2006 1:49 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Budget MICs
Lonman @ Sat Aug 12, 2006 1:33 pm wrote: Well here is a USB studio condensor mic that is actually getting pretty good reviews. http://www.zzounds.com/item--SAMC01U Samson C01U This link certainly hits my price range comfortably

Author:	knightshow [ Sat Aug 12, 2006 6:12 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Budget MICs
What kind of utilization are you trying to do? Sing to streaming tracks (songs on the internet at special sites), sing to tracks in your stereo (say from a karaoke cdg), or sing to tracks on your PC? What software are you using to play the tracks? Audacity is one that is free and lots of people here seem to like. Cool Edit Pro 2 (CEP) is yet another and that's for using tracks on the PC, and you sing along with them. There are a lot of other kinds of software... The reason I asked is the advice given will greatly differ... I personally, when I do it, is record myself live over the stereo out to a recorder... and not use the pc at all. I'm a bit more "Old School" that way.

Author:	Jian [ Sat Aug 12, 2006 7:10 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Budget MICs
Tinkerbell @ 13th August 2006, 5:49 am wrote: Lonman @ Sat Aug 12, 2006 1:33 pm wrote: Well here is a USB studio condensor mic that is actually getting pretty good reviews. http://www.zzounds.com/item--SAMC01U Samson C01U This link certainly hits my price range comfortably That is a good mic, but if you do not have a singing mic sm58 will kill 2 birds with one stone. But if you already have a good stage mic then a C01U is what you need.

Author:	djkyle [ Sun Aug 13, 2006 3:33 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Budget MICs
Click her for photo of mic Classic Style Professional Dynamic Microphone $90.00 High quality dynamic microphone with antique design. Diecast case and mechanical design for reliability. * Type: Dynamic mic * Directional: Hyper Cardioid * Frequency Response: 60 ~ 13,000 Hz * Impedance: 600 ohm * Sensitivity: 73dB +_ 3dB * Weight: 2 lbs * Cable: 15 ft[/url]

Author:	djkyle [ Sun Aug 13, 2006 3:41 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Budget MICs
Another Good Mic might be Mark 18 Under 30.00 for 2

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Author:	Tinkerbell [ Sun Aug 13, 2006 12:31 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Budget MICs
knightshow @ Sat Aug 12, 2006 6:12 pm wrote: What kind of utilization are you trying to do? Sing to streaming tracks (songs on the internet at special sites), sing to tracks in your stereo (say from a karaoke cdg), or sing to tracks on your PC? What software are you using to play the tracks? Audacity is one that is free and lots of people here seem to like. Cool Edit Pro 2 (CEP) is yet another and that's for using tracks on the PC, and you sing along with them. There are a lot of other kinds of software... The reason I asked is the advice given will greatly differ... I personally, when I do it, is record myself live over the stereo out to a recorder... and not use the pc at all. I'm a bit more "Old School" that way. Intent is to record, mix, and upload to Singer Showcase Have decent PC, sound card, USB port, and will add needed software Was told some are available as freeware but don't have any yet. Was told all I would need is mic and to ask here for help thx, Tink

Author:	Tinkerbell [ Sun Aug 13, 2006 12:34 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Budget MICs
Jian @ Sat Aug 12, 2006 7:10 pm wrote: Tinkerbell @ 13th August 2006, 5:49 am wrote: Lonman @ Sat Aug 12, 2006 1:33 pm wrote: Well here is a USB studio condensor mic that is actually getting pretty good reviews. http://www.zzounds.com/item--SAMC01U Samson C01U This link certainly hits my price range comfortably That is a good mic, but if you do not have a singing mic sm58 will kill 2 birds with one stone. But if you already have a good stage mic then a C01U is what you need. Do I need a stage mic if background music is on PC? Dual purpose might be better in long run... Why do I get the feeling I'm starting a more expensive hobby than I thought?

Author:	eben [ Sun Aug 13, 2006 1:04 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Budget MICs
Tinkerbell @ Sat Aug 12, 2006 1:44 pm wrote: Second time that one's been mentioned Is there a reason why USB is better than to sound card? I have open USB ports so am asking Thanks Tink You are better off with USB since your Analog to Digital conversion is done at the mic. So, your signal is strictly digital after it leaves the mic. If you use a sound card, it will go through at least one connector in analog world, the mic connection to the sound card. Unless you have the perfect connection, impedance match, etc. you may not get better sound through sound card than via USB mic.

Author:	Jian [ Sun Aug 13, 2006 3:16 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Budget MICs
Here you go for some free recording software: Audacity : http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ KRISTAL : http://www.kreatives.org/kristal/ REAPER :http://www.cockos.com/reaper/ I use both Kristal and Reaper.