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Well, I looked over the archives for this group before coming here, so I am
a bit more familiar with equipment you recommend but I want to narrow it
down a bit. Here's what I want to do:
I'd like to obtain a system able to record just about anything from vocals
to instruments, sounds of nature, etc. I don't have a lot of money to spend
and the archives suggest microphones ranging from the Shure 58 and Radio
Shack PZM to more expensive condensers like AKG series. My big question is-
which mic? The PZM looks promising especially after doing the mods, but I
am a bit lost as to the actual purpose of this mic. Is it designed to
capture an orchestra in the morning and then the crickets of the night? How
about the Shure 57? I see that it is supposed to be designed for
instruments, but how would it compare to an AKG condenser? Speaking of AKG,
what are the differences in the 414 suffixes, like 414XLS and 414BULS. I
see price differences. Also, there is an AKG-C3000 going for much less than
the 414. How does that one compare quality wise?
How about older microphones? Surely, they could be obtained cheaper from
used outlets or Ebay- what would be some good ones?
My other topic concerns mixers. The FAQ mentions Mackie for budgets and
this may be the way I have to go for a preamp for my mic. What are some
good Mackie mixer models that aren't too expensive. What about building my
own mixer or preamp with a low noise IC? Any plans/ schematics available?
Bottom line is that I have $1500 to spend on this system, total. You
mentioned that a good portion of $ spent should be on a decent mic as that
is the weakest link (or strongest depending on how you look at it) of the
system. Right now, I can forego on the recording device for portable use
and maybe use my computer sound card for recording, which is a Prodif Plus.
So, I would need the mic and a decent preamp or mixer.
Anyway, I know I'm asking quite a few questions here, but I had hoped to
narrow down some of my alternatives a bit, so any advice would be
appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Bill
Well, I looked over the archives for this group before coming here, so I am
a bit more familiar with equipment you recommend but I want to narrow it
down a bit. Here's what I want to do:
I'd like to obtain a system able to record just about anything from vocals
to instruments, sounds of nature, etc. I don't have a lot of money to spend
and the archives suggest microphones ranging from the Shure 58 and Radio
Shack PZM to more expensive condensers like AKG series. My big question is-
which mic? The PZM looks promising especially after doing the mods, but I
am a bit lost as to the actual purpose of this mic. Is it designed to
capture an orchestra in the morning and then the crickets of the night? How
about the Shure 57? I see that it is supposed to be designed for
instruments, but how would it compare to an AKG condenser? Speaking of AKG,
what are the differences in the 414 suffixes, like 414XLS and 414BULS. I
see price differences. Also, there is an AKG-C3000 going for much less than
the 414. How does that one compare quality wise?
How about older microphones? Surely, they could be obtained cheaper from
used outlets or Ebay- what would be some good ones?
My other topic concerns mixers. The FAQ mentions Mackie for budgets and
this may be the way I have to go for a preamp for my mic. What are some
good Mackie mixer models that aren't too expensive. What about building my
own mixer or preamp with a low noise IC? Any plans/ schematics available?
Bottom line is that I have $1500 to spend on this system, total. You
mentioned that a good portion of $ spent should be on a decent mic as that
is the weakest link (or strongest depending on how you look at it) of the
system. Right now, I can forego on the recording device for portable use
and maybe use my computer sound card for recording, which is a Prodif Plus.
So, I would need the mic and a decent preamp or mixer.
Anyway, I know I'm asking quite a few questions here, but I had hoped to
narrow down some of my alternatives a bit, so any advice would be
appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Bill