"Jenn" wrote in message
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"Harry Lavo" wrote:
"Jenn" wrote in message
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When I want to record myself (various guitars), I usually borrow some
very good mics from the college. I record acoustic guitars in a common
way: large diaphragm condenser near the soundhole, and a small
diaphragm at the 12th fret. I'm thinking of making a small investment
in mics for the sake of convenience. I only want to spend around $300.
The recordings are just for myself and friends. I sometimes have a
vocalist joining me. Is this package about as good as I can do
(quality
wise) on this tiny budget?
http://www.zzounds.com/item--CADGXL3000PKST
Many folks on rec.audio.pro (professional engineers form the core)
believe
the following to be the best-sounding value under about $500....many of
whom
are familiar with the CAD's and other inexpensive mics. The 2020 in
particular is an outstanding budget mic, and the 2021 an average budget
small-diaphragm. Total cost (hold your hat) - $150 plus shipping (or
perhaps not if you can get a deal).
http://www.bswusa.com/proditem.asp?item=AT2041SP
Thanks!
Another possibility if you want to take a chance on giving up the large
diaphragm mic in favor of a second small mic....a pair of Rode NT-5's.
These would set you back $400, but they have an excellent reputation as
guitar mics, and also as room mics. So you could use them close, and you
could also use the matched pair for recording at a distance if you so chose.
http://www.swee****er.com/store/detail/NT5
In any case, you should try to get the dealer to agree to a return within 15
days if you can't audition them at a store. Ultimately, mic choice is to
some degree a matter of preference, and after the basic parameters are set,
it comes down to auditioning and listening.