Members Taylor. Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 I want to throw together a cheap setup to record vocals, my amp, and my acoustic guitar with. I want a good all-rounder condenser for like, $100. What's out there? Initial research points towards a Cad M179, Audio Technica AT3035, or MXL V67G, but who knows. Edit: heck, while you're at it you may as well throw some ~$100 audio interfaces my way. M Audio Mobile Pre looks decent enough and a friend whose opinion I trust recommends it, anything else I should look at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ambient Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 Relevant to my interests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gremson Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 Originally Posted by ambient Relevant to my interests. ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members driverhasabomb Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 AT2020 is decentUsed Rode NT1A also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WAWBanks Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 Seconding the Rode NT1A, I've had one for years. Great cheap condenser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the recluse Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 Check out the AKG Perception series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Adacto Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 Originally Posted by driverhasabomb AT2020 is decent Used Rode NT1A also +1 on both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members caeman Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 Originally Posted by driverhasabomb AT2020 is decent +1'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Echoes22 Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 I had a CAD M177 (which I believe to be identical to the M179 but with less features) and it was a great cheap condenser... I highly recommend it. I let a bandmate borrow it and it came back broken =(. You could also try to find a used Oktava M319 or M219 which could be a great investment since you can have it modded once you are ready to upgrade instead of just buying a new mic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members befey Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 I don't know if they're still available, but I got a great little tube condenser from this guy for real cheap: http://www.naiant.com/naiant/microphones.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thom Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 I'm not at all an expert on the subject, but my AT 4040 has been good to me. Used it as a room mic (mixed results, never really had a nice sounding room), on acoustic guitars, vocals, guitar cabs,...Edit: Missed the part where you mensioned the $100 limit, srry. I think I paid more than that for the AT4040. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grueller Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 +1 for the M177. I often choose my M179 over my AT4050. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr. Goldenglove Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 Relevant to interests'd.As for audio interfaces, I use a Scarlett 2i2 and it's great. Really sturdy, too, I managed to drop it once when I tripped on a cable, and it didn't even get a scratch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zinzin Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 The mics in the under 100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crxsh Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 I did a lot of research on this recently... wound up buying a used Audio Technica AT2035 for $75 on TGP and getting a new, price-matched Focusrite 2i2 interface for $109. The interface has worked really well so far and I'm also thrilled with the mic. The M179 had been at the top of my list as well, but I couldn't turn down the deal on the AT. So I pair that w/ my Sennheiser e609 and have been very pleased thus far. You can also get some decent Whirlwind XLR's here for $5 shipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members duncan Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 I just sold a Samson C01. Decent mic to be sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mister natural Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 + several on the above mentioned Audio Tech 2020 ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T ned Posted November 17, 2012 Members Share Posted November 17, 2012 My audio tech instructor raves about Cascade mics...They've got a pair of condenser for $159 on their website http://www.cascademicrophones.com/me...crophones.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SonicMayhem42 Posted November 17, 2012 Members Share Posted November 17, 2012 Originally Posted by the recluse Check out the AKG Perception series. +1 I have the 420 (which is $250 new) which I bought because I wanted the omni and figure 8 patterns. If the $100 one sound nearly as good as good as the 420 it is a great mic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chrisjnyc Posted November 21, 2012 Members Share Posted November 21, 2012 Studio Projects B-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mahuska Posted November 21, 2012 Members Share Posted November 21, 2012 m179. Adjustable patterns that are not stepped. As far as Audio interfaces, that's a tough call. On the cheap as you desire, you get what you pay for. Drivers, OS compatibility etc is always a concern.I would get one that you can get by with but with the notion of you saving for a decent mic pre. That is as important as the mic you chose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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