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Microphones!!; the guide to mics
Topic Started: Sep 6 2007, 11:38 PM (341 Views)
rejected_people	Sep 6 2007, 11:38 PM Post #1
Member Posts: 45 Group: Members Member #1,438 Joined: September 6, 2007	There are two main catagories of mics - dynamic and condenser. Dynamic These are used more widely than condensers, they are used for live performances as well as recording. The most commonly used dynamic mic is the shure SM57. This microphone is used for vocals, amps, drums, and other acoustic instruments. the next most common is the SM58 this is a vocal mic however is probably more suited to live than studio work. for recording i would recomend Sure SM57s for amp mics and for the snare and toms on a drum kit. For micing a bass drum it is again different. still use a dynamic mic, however you are after a large diaphragm mic - all this means is that the part of the mic which is vibrated can handle the low frequencys better so will sound better. Condenser The first very important thing about condensers is that they require Phantom Power which is provided by most mixers and multitrackers and needs an XLR lead as aposed to an XLR-Jack. There are 2 main types of condenser -large diaphragm and small diaphragm or pencil mics. Large diaphragm are the mics that you see in recording studios. These are the best mics for recording vocals by far! There are no specific one however it is a case of you get what you pay for! I recomend Rode, AKG and neuman. If your on a budget then behringers are perfectly good. Pencil mics are primerily used as overheads for drums, they are also good for instruments but be carefull not to put them close to very loud amps as they break!!! Overall Mics are important bits of equipment and you get what you pay for. You WILL notice the difference between cheap mics and more expensive ones!!! I hope this is usefull!
haze1982	Sep 7 2007, 07:39 PM Post #2
Advanced Member Posts: 233 Group: Members Member #58 Joined: August 30, 2006	cool thanks for thanks for that, i personally don't have a clue about mics so it enlightened me, is it not the case though that you can notice the difference between cheap and expensive with anything you buy? cheers for the info though, you learn something new everyday

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