Cheap Mic Deathmatch

[m_to_the_c]

Now, I know a lot of people here are tiring of hearing the same old questions, but I figured I'd condense this all in to one big noob fyi.

Set-up: home studio

Use: detailed guitars, vocals, sparse drums

Budget: around $125

Mics: MXL V63M versus Behringer B-1

Which would you choose?

[digitaldrummer]

neither. If I had to choose one mic for <$125 I'd get the MXL V67G or 2nd choice would be the MXL2001. Either can be had for <$100.

Mike

[Garthplinko]

Hmm. In a deathmatch you should consider only two factors: stabbing or bludgeoning.

In your price range, you may consider the Behringer ECM8000 a good buy as you can a stereo pair by using one in each hand like sais. You'd have to sharpen the tips a bit but if you go for the eyes in an X-Y pattern, it might work out.

But for a striking weapon, I'd go with MXL V57M as it is the most bat-like in the 100 dollar price range. Make sure you run it into your favorite tube compressor to maximize its "punchy" characteristics.

Hope that helped!

[KennyLusk]

Neither.

I'd buy an AT 3035 from hollywood pro audio on ebay for $123. I purchased a 3035 from them several months ago for $135 and it was one of the best deals I've gotten online for a new mic.

[cdbabel]

Now, I know a lot of people here are tiring of hearing the same old questions, but I figured I'd condense this all in to one big noob fyi.

Set-up: home studio

Use: detailed guitars, vocals, sparse drums

Budget: around $125

Mics: MXL V63M versus Behringer B-1

Which would you choose?

I've had bad luck with Behringer's build quality, but MXL has always worked great.