What is your go-to budget microphone?

@Czyszy

Жыл бұрын

the wa47jr is amazing

@xblinketx

Жыл бұрын

I personally started with SM57 :) My second mic has been Rode NT1

@barrybmusic7742

Жыл бұрын

Got a Lewitt 240 w a shockmount for $109, and a Sterling SDC for $59 on clearance, both well worth the money.

@King.DAVid.III2022

Жыл бұрын

Thinking about getting a Rhode nt2 next, recovering from house fire took out every piece but a Special II Epiphone I grabbed from burning house.

@bugmanuk

Жыл бұрын

I recently modded a Rode Nt1 - original grey version at a cost of £4 GBP in parts. The top end is elevated now and the thing is super super quiet. The mic second hand was £90 GBP. Great mono overhead at a super cheap budget!

It’s a great hammer, if you need one…Spot on, as always!

If you can't get it done with a 57, I'm sure that McDonald's is hiring...

@Producelikeapro

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha thanks for the laugh!

@The-Legend-of-P

11 ай бұрын

What about for rap vocals and just recording by yourself? My sm58 ain’t doing the job but will a 57 be much different?

@chrisw5742

8 ай бұрын

@@The-Legend-of-P different voices and style require different mics of course. I would try a condenser or perhaps even a ribbon.

@The-Legend-of-P

8 ай бұрын

@@chrisw5742 I’ll check it out. Thank you! I just wanna be cost efficient

@headsman2023

8 ай бұрын

That's a good one 😂😂

I actually got a beta 57 as my only mic... Like that it has slightly more high end than sm57, lets me use it for singing a little more .

Just changed my whole mic search history thank you sir! ❤

@Producelikeapro

8 ай бұрын

Oh wow! Thanks for the compliment

@Yuwunahhh

8 ай бұрын

​@@Producelikeapro How is the LCT240 Pro though

For me the best budget microphone is a Shure Beta57A. It's especially good if you're not using it in well-treated room, acoustically. I find it is just a superior 58, but supercardioid. Maybe it is more like a 57, I haven't compared it directly. But it is great. Fantastic bottom end for male vocals. I TOTALLY agree with this dude.

@brettmaddan3255

10 ай бұрын

what about the 58beta? i like mine.... :)

Depends on what you're recording. SM57 is great for recording some instruments but probably a rode NT1 / se2200 / aston origin is better for vocals. Theyre all suprisingly good condensers for price!

@dongvermine

8 ай бұрын

Wrong

@crlitoh

8 ай бұрын

@@dongvermine what do you suggest then . for just vocals

@dongvermine

8 ай бұрын

@@crlitoh Audix Om series or Sennheiser pro both have way better vocal mics around 100-125

@peterdiabo223

5 ай бұрын

@@crlitohgreat question I’m also searching for the answer 😅

Thats the right answer! Thats the way to go. I would even prefer 57 over most 500 condensers

@tonyefbeats6356

2 ай бұрын

Would you now?😅

Still using a cheap Numark WM200 with pop shield. 🤷‍♂️ Tested expensive ones to improve quality ... all sounded "different", but not better. What improved quality though, was switching from "normal" audio jack (TS) to an XLR interface. That lowered the noise floor massively! 😎 I wished someone had told me earlier. 😉 It was just the cable that was rubbish.

@altrmind

Жыл бұрын

Yes. It will do you and the rest around you so much good to notice those things... After 20 years of this and you're constantly surprised by the lack of knowledge about these very important factors of music and sound creation...don't let anyone tell you that "as long as you play well it be ok" .....nope.. ask a good guitar player,,, what do you use? And what would you really like to use?

The thing I hate with cheap condensers is the so-called "presence peak". A nasty 10 kHz lump isn't "presence" and results in a mic that's bright but ironically often lacks presence. On the plus side, learning to deal with that is a rite of passage - like learning to not boost the lows when the bass isn't cutting through!

@geneleoneii3013

15 күн бұрын

Yup I have a rode nt1a and 9-10 kHz range is blaring syblance it's like knives in your ears and there's not much you can do to correct it without killing the entire tone of the vocals.

@unclemick-synths

15 күн бұрын

@@geneleoneii3013 the way I've usually dealt with it is an EQ dip at that frequency combined with a shelf boost. The size and shape of the dip and shelf seems to vary between mics.

Yep. Absolutely the right answer. The only thing you could have added is one or two more 57's cause you're definitely gonna have the chance to use em all.

Nothing else could be added. Very good video

Buy used. You could get both an SM57 and an Audix i5 for $100 combined and you’ll be off to a great start. I also recommend the MXL 990 as a first condenser.

@Producelikeapro

11 ай бұрын

Great!!! Can you send me a link to those two for $100 combined!! I’ll buy them now! That’s amazing

Shure 545SD also $99 and great! Similar to 57 with a different high end eq bump. Also SE V7 is great ❤

I do love my NT1 to be honest. It's great

@arshadmohamed6330

8 ай бұрын

I’m finding it eventuates annoying frequencies in my voice. Like I hear a weird buzzing and nasal sound with it when I rap higher notes with more energy.

@Lyfe8k

5 ай бұрын

@@arshadmohamed6330that’s what the engineers are for js

Vocals on the album “Pure” by Gary Numan was supposedly recorded with an sm58. You can do some pretty incredible things with cheap gear if you know what you’re doing.

@Infrno

6 ай бұрын

sm7B is 300$ my friend

@chadmichael_

6 ай бұрын

@@Infrno I meant to say sm58. I didn't realize I made a mistake in writing my comment 7 months ago until now LOL.

Okay sir, I'm using Audio Technica at2020 now suggest me a Condenser mic around $300 dollars or $500 dollars Studio grade For vocals/singing (not for instrument recording)

Check out the Kali monitors in the background

Agreed and if I had 300.00 I'd buy a Beyerdynamic M88 before I'd buy a condenser mic.

SM 58 can take more vocal abuse than a condenser anyway, the trade off is that there may be more work that will need to be done on the other end EQ wise

I wish someone told this to me when I was starting out.

The LCT 440 PURE is so amazing!!! For 259€ it’s my choice

Thoughts on hand held recorder devices like the Tascam DR-40? It records a whole room great but isnt the best at isolating just one thing in my limited experience

What about rode, STCs under 300 bucks.

Lewitt condenser are goood!!!

I use the cheapest Shure SM57 budget version about £40 but it's called something else, maybe S57, can't remember. Didn't even pay, traded some old video games for one at CEX. Open a double (head height) kitchen cupboard, drape an old quilt in the U shape between the doors. Kaboom, you have a budget vocal booth and mic for £40.

Bought a used 57 for 50 bucks. Best purchase ever

Samson cs mic is great

I love my sen441!!!!

@Producelikeapro

Жыл бұрын

Marvellous

And the US president uses the SM57 for voice/speech recording 👍

@Producelikeapro

Жыл бұрын

Who knew? Thanks for sharing

In case anyone is wondering - condensers that are amazing and budget friendly at the same time : Rode nt1 (all editions for different voices) Lewitt lct 240 - 440 - 441 Audio technica at2020 - 2035 - 2050 - 4040

is there specific eq settings you use for recording vocals on the 57?

I have been using an audio technica cardioid condenser mic for vocals and it sounds terrible. Real muddy and boomy. Just distorts my low voice. I have to roll off all the low and even most mid frequencies. Will the shure fix my problem?

Rode NT1-A offers the most in its price range

300$?thats…weird…what about audiotechnica at 2020?

Can i use it for vocals too?

😊

@Producelikeapro

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Audrey

Rode NT1

@UncleHeatBand

Жыл бұрын

Indeed... Isn't it?

But SM58 for vocals ?

And a puff-filter.

Are these good for recording vocals for a song?

@Producelikeapro

8 ай бұрын

Absolutely

How about a good mic to record a bass cabinet??? Thank you

@Producelikeapro

8 ай бұрын

Great question!

@Producelikeapro

8 ай бұрын

For better low end capture I would use a large diaphragm

@Producelikeapro

8 ай бұрын

For something more focused low end I would use a small diaphragm condenser

Shure sm7b.

So, what are the exceptions for a condenser mic?

@nichetone6547

Жыл бұрын

I got an AT2020 for $100 a few years ago. Sounds decent

@7137271

Жыл бұрын

@@nichetone6547 Thanks. I was looking at the AT2035 a while back, but I haven't even decided on an interface yet.

AKG 214 is best condenser for vocals and only $300-$400

@nathanmarshallmusic

Жыл бұрын

I personally think the AT 4040 at $300 is a wonderful mic for vocals and strings of all sorts. On some vocalists I prefer it to AKG 414 AT $1000. Like he says most mics $300.

@altrmind

Жыл бұрын

I like the 214 but the curve can bring out some harsh sounds if left to it's own. I'm able to handle bigger voices with a nice dynamic like my sen441. But for smaller voices that don't really pack much the condenser always does the job for me

I have tlm 102..is it usable?also looking to buy used lauten Atlantis..is it an upgrade over tlm 102?

@Producelikeapro

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely an upgrade! Both great Mics though

@amonchhetri1053

Жыл бұрын

@@Producelikeapro thank u so much for the advice..also I got TL audio ebony A1 series preamp...never saw any love for this brand anywhere on internet, only bashing..but they sound like pure analogy and nice..any thoughts on it..

- What would you recommend for a micr… - Sm57.

Sm87a beta is king of the low cost mics imo

@Producelikeapro

Жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much for sharing

Shure Beta 57

Clearly not ever used an SE condenser. Amazing for the money even the xs that is under £100

You can get a Weymic chinese sm57 clone for about 14 euros/dollars...if you are looking for a budget mic you wont be able to tell the difference.

But you got to get something that's also fairly flat for vocals... Or usable... And even though a 57 can work, it's not always gonna be your first choice. MXL 990, or Studio Projects B1. I've had those for years. Work nicely.

@Producelikeapro

Жыл бұрын

Indeed Mike! However, you either need a USB mic with a Analog to Digital Conversion built in or an interface to use the SM57, which is why I suggested the USB mic first to get you going

Behringer!!

Ebay!

Audio technica!!?

wdym the AT2020 is an awesome sounding mic

Sir, you are wrong. GTZ U 87 is best budget cm for 150 bucks. DONG CAN'T BE WRONG. Pl. Try.

Is it good for vocals

@Producelikeapro

11 ай бұрын

Any budget mic for me is a mic that should be good in all applications

@Saell_Music

11 ай бұрын

​@@Producelikeaprothank you so much for ur reply sir im planning to buy shure sm58 to record my vocals at home what u think

Theyre like $45 us dollars on eBay 🎉

Not 58?

sennheiser e906. Throw out everything else that you’ve bought.

Any sE mic.......

@martinfay3087

Жыл бұрын

Yes the sE V7 is a great buy!

Just picked up a Lewitt LCT 441 FLEX Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone. Little more money but it's amazing. Thoughts?

@th-redattack

10 күн бұрын

I saw reviews of LCT 440 Pure and it blows all competition even at much higher prices i also saw a comparison with the TLM 103 they sound very similar i love the idea of getting a TLM 103 sound and quality for 214$

Get an ASTON SPIRIT used for 200/250. Thank me later!

Rode NT1 under 200 dollars I think.

Just make sure you get a real one. There are loads of fakes around.

And 100 is a budget option? Hahaha

Get a u87 and skip the bs

@bassinblue

Жыл бұрын

People think a U87 is a great mic simply because of the premium quality+packaging. From my experience, a U87 is alright and certainly not worth the price. There are mics between $400-800 that will run in circles around a U87.

@giacomogiannini_

8 ай бұрын

​@@bassinblue please tell me a good microphone under 400 to buy during this black friday🙏🏻

@bassinblue

8 ай бұрын

@@giacomogiannini_ Hey, so if you REALLY want a U87, I'd suggest Stam audio (it's $690), otherwise Neumann TLM 102, Aston Microphones, Austrian Audio OC16 (Better than AKG), Lewitt LCT 441, Shure SM7B are just to name a few, but with black friday sales I'm sure they'll be included. Remember, ignore all the marketing bullshit, because you'll never find someone who can EQ like a god, ever complain about mics. Best of luck!

@raventime5606

6 ай бұрын

​@@bassinblue lol it is overpriced but when it comes to eq the u87 is way better than any 500€ mic

@bassinblue

6 ай бұрын

@@raventime5606 I do agree, it's a phenomenal mic, no one's taking that away. But I'd rather get the £500 mic and just do a bit of EQ'ing just to get to the standard of a U87. I've had excellent results using a Sennheiser MD-421 coupled with an SSL 4000E (plugin). To each their own.