ChrisW
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Joined: 03 Oct 2002
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 Being a musician with limited digital recording experience(iMac 600Mhz,Cubase VST 5.1 and midiman Quattro USB interface). Could anyone recommend a good mixer so that I can start dealing with my inherent latency problem. Would anyone also recommend a good mic for recording acoustic guitar and/or vocals  Cheers Chris 'PERRY'.[/quote] |
Sun Oct 13, 2002 2:33 pm |
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ben m
Joined: 15 Sep 2002
Posts: 337
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Hi Chris,
we spoke a while back about the mixer situation, but as far as mics go here are a few suggestions:
Red 5 mics are great for the price, have lots of extras and you also buy direct from the manufacturer:
http://www.red5audio.com/acatalog/Condensor_Mics.html
Rode are slightly pricier and don't offer as many nice extras in the price but are a little more established:
http://www.rode.com.au/
The AKG C1000 is also a good choice:
http://www.akg-acoustics.com/
There are many other companies offering mics in the low end of the price range. Have a flick through the adverts in Sound on Sound or similiar to get an idea of the choice available.
cheers,
ben m
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Ginger
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Joined: 18 Mar 2003
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I think I've mentioned before that a good all round mic is the Shure SM57beta. It's a good standard, gives quite a warm response for a dynamic mic and (best of all in my opinion) as your tastes change the instantly recognisable name and model of the mic will enable you to sell it on or part-ex it in for something else when the time comes - everyone's heard of Shure!! If it's a capasitor mic you're after, the previous post is the one you should read (get your wallet out!!), I can personnaly recommend the AKG C1000
As for a desk, you didn't mention whether you wanted an analogue or digital. Analogue are far less expensive, try http://www.behringer.com - a lot of people turn their noses up at this company but rest assured, their amazing prices are not due to a lack of quality when compared to equivilant manufacturers desks of similar spec's - in my opinion, they're ideal for somone who wants to test the waters without breaking the bank and their products are availble everywhere. Again, if you want a digital desk, best get your wallet out!! |
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Fri Mar 21, 2003 3:38 pm |
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MIKE_NOSTRADAMUS
Joined: 08 Jan 2003
Posts: 163
Location: Northfork Recording Studios |
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Ginger has good comments to start with!
I started out with a Fostex 18 ch.i/o ,then 24 ch makie I had problems with service and big bucks.I could'nt depend on it to take it to sites to record with.It had awesome sound.
I went with mx1804 Behringer nice unit for the money spent but not enough directouts.
I now have Eurodesk MX9000 24 ins and direct outs
This unit has 48 channels but can only use 24 at a time.
Behringer has many mixers to suite all kinds of budgets it depends what you want it for.Checkout their site.
Another companie getting up there with quality products is an Italian company called Alto.I have many products from them.Good quality at a fair price.
www.alto.com
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Sat Dec 04, 2004 9:37 pm |
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enfamy
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Joined: 18 Mar 2004
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i like to use a c414 but in omni ...... had problems with cardiod on an acoustic mic......i'd say anything with switchable patterns ..... but thats my opinion |
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