Re: my first recording mic

"Minnow" <minnow@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> i am going to invest in an Mbox 2 factory bundle, with
> which i have also about $300-$400 to spend on a mic.
> I've tried the AT 4033 before, but don't remember it
> enough to just go out and buy it. Additionally, i've
> heard about the rode nt2-a, which i have found in my
> research that reagrding rode and their products, some
> people love it, others don't, and others have never heard
> about it. Those that like it, swear by it, and others
> things its a relatively unknown company that don't make
> great products. the shure KSM 27 was also one that i was
> looking at.

Missing ingredient - what are you planning to record?

> i want to basically have a mic that can grow on me. roll
> off switches, pads, and all that would be good to have
> even if i don't know how to use it well now because when
> i do, i will have that capability. a lot of this will
> also be home recording on my 15" Powerbook and so i need
> it to be versatile and have an even response for whatever
> frequency want it to pick up as opposed to a tube mic,
> which has a very specific sound. just wanted to know
> everyone's input on these mics and others that i may have
> not known about.

The modern style of recording is to use a wide-dynamic range
microphone preamp and audio interface which largely
eliminates the need for attenuators and roll-off switches.


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