mic advice?

sheeptuf · Post by **sheeptuf** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 9:36 am

Okay -

So I want to buy a new mic. I already have one AT 4047. I just found a place which has more for a really good price. My question is...

Is it good for me to have another of the same mic, to complete a studio pair?

OR - should I buy a different style of mic (perhaps a tube) so that I have a variety of sounds in my studio? Can I run stereo mic apps with two completely different mics?

The applications will be vary from acoustic guitar, to vocals, to drum kit.

Thanks in advance.

Tuf

Boogdish · Post by **Boogdish** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 11:06 am

Expand your pallette, dude. Unless everything your recording with your AT4047 sounds amazing and you can't imagine a better mic for any purpose (which it might be, I've never used one).

eeldip · Post by **eeldip** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 12:01 pm

so the 4047 is your only mic?

i would say your next mic should be some cheap 57 quality dynamic, and some sort of "step up" dynamic like a 421/heil 40/re20 etc.

that'll give you some nice choices.

getreel · Post by **getreel** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 12:46 pm

2nds on the Heil Pr 40. I have one and it gets used on toms, guitars, vocals, and voice overs. I imagine it would work with any application you would normally go for a 57 on. Good mics and sometimes you can get deals on these. I found mine for $75 at a Pawn Shop.

r0ck1r0ck2 · Post by **r0ck1r0ck2** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 3:58 am

yeah...

what else is in the locker.?

sheeptuf · Post by **sheeptuf** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 12:56 pm

The current inventory is...

Cad M9 (low level tube mic)
Cad E300 (Condenser)
lot of dynamics (low level to an EV967)
AKG C3000

Where should I go next?

Tuf

JASIII · Post by **JASIII** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 1:08 pm

sheeptuf wrote:The current inventory is...

Cad M9 (low level tube mic)
Cad E300 (Condenser)
lot of dynamics (low level to an EV967)
AKG C3000

Where should I go next?

Tuf

Looks like you could use a pair of small diaphragm condensors?

eeldip · Post by **eeldip** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 2:41 pm

you know.. funny. i keep comin' back to the e300. is it the first series? thats the one i have.

i keep thinking that it some sort of "third tier" mic, cause i got it for $200. but it has really performed for me for years. it does some amazing stuff.

anyway, um, what was i sayin'. oh. i dunno i think you should sell the akg c3000 and get a NICE pair of SDCs.

I'm Painting Again · Post by **I'm Painting Again** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 2:52 pm

the second 4047 isn't a bad idea at all..that means you can record stereo 4047's..

then again variety is good too..

sheeptuf · Post by **sheeptuf** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 4:02 pm

Well,

sorry to show my inexperience, but I am not sure what an SDC is.

Thanks again,

tuf

Kasey · Post by **Kasey** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 6:26 pm

"small diaphragm condensor"

see, you did know, all along.

adam · Post by **adam** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 6:08 pm

I agree with Boogdish and Eeldip...Sennheiser 421 might be nice

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