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Recommendations on mic to record an istrument?
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Ascension
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Posted : Aug 14, 2009 16:47:47
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I have a clarinet and trumpet I want to record onto my computer and was looking for some reasonably priced mics to use. I'm no pro musician, so just anything that will produce a decent result will be fine with me.
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Ascension
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Posted : Aug 14, 2009 17:00
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shellbound
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Posted : Aug 14, 2009 18:27
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Ascension
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Posted : Aug 14, 2009 18:46
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Ascension
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Upavas
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Posted : Aug 15, 2009 07:54
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If I was you I would try the Rode NT2A.
It is a condenser mic with a very high dynamic range, and a nice flat frequency chart. It will set you back either around $450 online or you can rent it in many shops for like 20 bux a day. You will have a very nice recording, that is for sure! AND GREAT FOR VOICE AS WELL!
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frambonas
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Posted : Aug 17, 2009 18:03
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sure SM58 |
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Kane
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Posted : Aug 21, 2009 16:46
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If you're only going to have one decent mic, I suggest going with an MXL 990, just because it's full range and very clean. Doesn't get much better than an SM57 for recording a clarinet and trumpet, but you could use the 990 as a percussion/ambient mic later on. The SM57 only sounds great with vocals and instruments since it's response is around 70-15,000 hz.
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Ascension
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Posted : Aug 21, 2009 20:55
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I think I'm gonna go with the shure sm57.
What kind of cord do I need to get to hook it up to my m-audio fast track pro? I have no idea about this stuff and I've found for mic plugs are xlr, but the fast track pro has a different connection for the mic spot. Thanks.
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Posted : Aug 21, 2009 21:04
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psylevation
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Posted : Aug 21, 2009 21:14
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The fast track pro actually has combo jacks...meaning they can accept 1/4" jacks or XLR at the same input port. I would choose an XLR cable instead of a XLR + 1/4" adapter.
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shellbound
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Posted : Aug 21, 2009 21:17
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On 2009-08-21 21:14, psylevation wrote:
The fast track pro actually has combo jacks...meaning they can accept 1/4" jacks or XLR at the same input port. I would choose an XLR cable instead of a XLR + 1/4" adapter.
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oh, definitely. i didn't look at the specs of fasttrack pro, so i just assumed by his description it only had 1/4".
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somarobotics
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Posted : Aug 22, 2009 02:20
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SM57 is the standard... go for it! |
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Posted : Aug 24, 2009 08:46
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SM57... Can pick up a XLR > 1/4 cheap. Mine came with one, so you may be lucky 
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