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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
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![]() Hello to all,
I need a microphone for capture and record acoustic instruments, like acoustic guitar, acoustic bass, accordian and others. I plan on use it both at home for recording as well live for capturing such instruments, so I think I'll go for a dynamic one. In your opinion which microphone do you think would be the best for this purpose, costing up to £100 Thank you very much in advance for your help Cheers |
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Hell-Rider
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Gloucester
Posts: 940
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![]() People are probably going to slay me for this but hey. When i first started buying mics i bought a pair of behringer B1s and tbh they do the job really well, theyre not a microphone that particularly makes anything suddenly begin to sparkle but on acoustic guitar etc theyre pretty go with the right mic technique. The other option is the C3 which is a cheaper version but does give you the option of switchable polar patterns, when using 2 mics you then have quite a range of mic techniques. Or if you can splash the cash then maybe the B2 which is the multi pattern version of the B1. The only other option i can think of, but this would only be a single mic is the Rode NT1AAt the end of the day you need a good chain throughout so if you only need the one mic then maybe a C3 and a preamp like an Art, or again the Behringer version of it may give you some nice results.
Mics: Behringer C3 Behringer B1 NT1A Mic Pre: Behringer preamp Samson preamp |
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DV Staff
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 3
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![]() Hi Country Joe,
I know you've said you'd go for a dynamic mic, but really for all these things, I would use a small diaphragm condenser microphone (or two). Recording an acoustic guitar with two mics gives you a lot more control in the mix. My suggestions would be the SE1A, AKG Perception 150 (hey why not get 2 of those - see dv247.com front page for offers!), or the Behringer C-3 as suggested earlier. |
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Longbridge, Birmingham
Posts: 33
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![]() The AKG Perceptions are indeed good for general recording, but not really top end. Still, you get good quality for the price and the ability to record stereo for that cheap helps loads!
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 14
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![]() Also, the Joemeek JM27 is a worthwhile consideration, I've done some very good recordings of acoustic guitars with that mic in the past, I've also used it to record a harmonium with good results, so I imagine it will work just as well with the accordion. I find it also works quite well on percussion too (djembe, bongos and glockenspiel), it's definately a nice all round mic, I'd not describe it a 'character mic', more 'honest' than anything else, and its green paint job is rather fetching too.
Personally, it wouldn't be my first choice on a double bass, but I can't say I've tried, so you never know... |
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Longbridge, Birmingham
Posts: 33
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![]() Double Bass? wouldn't you be better off with a decent kick mic like a Shure beta 52A or something as well as a pencil type thing on the string for the pluck? You'd probably get a much better sound
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 14
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![]() Hmm, well, he said 'acoustic bass', I automatically assumed he meant a double bass, but he could have easily meant an acoustic bass guitar. For that, and with with mics I have, I'd use a Rode NT-1a and and SM57.
Double basses are notoriously hard to mic though from what I understand, and it's not something I've done before. If I were faced with it, I probably would start with a bass drum mic, yeah... |
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Longbridge, Birmingham
Posts: 33
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Hell-Rider
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Gloucester
Posts: 940
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Northamptonshire, UK.
Posts: 6
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![]() I would endorse Pete Carters recommendation of the Rode M3. I have used these live on acoustic guitar, low whistles and flute with good results. They have good feedback rejection with a nice neutral character - steer clear of 'character' mics for a good all rounder. For bass I would try a good kick mic like the Audix D4 or D6.
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 13
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![]() The Shure Sm58 is affordable and is good its also good for live performances,or the SE1000A Condenser Microphone also a good Mic ive got it and its so nice. PRICE. 100 or Samson G-track its a good condenser microphone.
Cheers..... |
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 1
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![]() Two things.
I see lots of people mentioning SM57's but no one sparing a thought for the Beta57a, which i personally find to be one of the most versatile mics around. I've used it on all kinds of percussion, brass, wind, guitars (electric and acoustic), male vocals. Well worth checking it out. Also, I have an AKG P200 wich, while it ain't gonna beat a Neuman, performs very nicely for me considering it was less than a ton. |
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