Suggestions for an acoustic mic?

[acwild]

Right now, I'm using the cheap MXL condenser mics. They seem better than using my dynamic mic, but I'm pretty sure that I can get a better sound with a mic upgrade. Any suggestions for a good recording mic that's priced under $400?

[guitapick]

I really like the Rode series mics. I use an NT3 for playing out and I'm sure it would be nice for recording. I've spoken to lots of people who are into the NT5.

[acwild]

I was looking at those but didn't know how they would be with acoustic guitars. Cool, thanks! Pardon my ignorance, but I didn't know that people used condenser mics live. They're so sensitive that I thought they were studio only. I remember recording with mine in the basement. When I put the headphones on, I could hear my wife bitching about me upstairs!

[sdelsolray]

Originally posted by acwild Right now, I'm using the cheap MXL condenser mics. They seem better than using my dynamic mic, but I'm pretty sure that I can get a better sound with a mic upgrade. Any suggestions for a good recording mic that's priced under $400?

 

 

Assuming a single mic for $400 or less (double for a pair), here are a few you might want to look into:

 

Peluso CEMC 6 (with two capsules)

AT 4051

SE 3

Shure SM81

AKG 451B

Beyer MC930

Neumann KM184 (used)

[acwild]

Hey, thanks for the list. Any specific reason that you chose those?