What's a good mic for a beginner?

KenGmusic1 · 07-21-2010, 11:01 AM

Hi i just started to begin to rap. Im 14 year old Male. If that matters.
Anyways i was just wondering what microphone would be good for a beginner like me? It should be at a reasonable price would prefer one with pop filter as well and must connect to a computer through usb or whatever.

Thank you,
KenGmusic1

mr dave · 07-21-2010, 11:27 AM

you'll want to look at the Shure SM-58. the 57s and 58s are pretty much THE industry standard workhorse and somewhere around $100 if i remember right. the 58 comes with a pop filter. it's like $5 more if you want a model with an on/off switch.

here's the kicker though... a XLR (typical mic cable end) to USB adapter runs about $80. you'd likely be better off getting an actual USB sound recording interface like the m-audio fast track for just a little more.

Stone Birds · 07-22-2010, 02:04 PM

A Blue Snowball microphone isn't bad but if you're doing multi-track recording its not the best to use

tk7261 · 07-28-2010, 09:53 AM

are you looking for a mic for playing live or for recording?

Roivas · 07-29-2010, 11:58 AM

I've used this one a couple of times in different studios. It does a decent job for it's price range.

C1 - Studio Recording Microphone

Of course, a preamp and interface (which may or may not include a mic pre) are required.

For example: I have an M-Audio "Transit" that I use for editing and it connects to my computer via 2.0. The only input is line-in so I'd need to buy a mic pre in order to record with a microphone.

Other M-Audio products have mic preamps and are USB devices.

Landon · 08-19-2010, 04:18 PM

I am interested in this also - is there any dirt cheap ones anyone can recommend?Doesn't need to be unbelievably good, just good enough to make out a voice say.

tormusic · 08-24-2010, 10:24 AM

Don't skimp on cheap condenser mics. If you must go for something cheap try the AKG C4000b. It is a pretty decent quality mic.

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Roivas Groupie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Radiomute Posts: 34	I've used this one a couple of times in different studios. It does a decent job for it's price range. C1 - Studio Recording Microphone Of course, a preamp and interface (which may or may not include a mic pre) are required. For example: I have an M-Audio "Transit" that I use for editing and it connects to my computer via 2.0. The only input is line-in so I'd need to buy a mic pre in order to record with a microphone. Other M-Audio products have mic preamps and are USB devices. Last edited by Roivas; 07-29-2010 at 12:07 PM.

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Landon Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: The Emerald Isle Posts: 145	I am interested in this also - is there any dirt cheap ones anyone can recommend?Doesn't need to be unbelievably good, just good enough to make out a voice say.

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tormusic Groupie Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 7	Don't skimp on cheap condenser mics. If you must go for something cheap try the AKG C4000b. It is a pretty decent quality mic.