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r johnson

 

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flatrock mi
Post  Posted 30 Jan 2007 8:34 pm    
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there are several condersor mics available in the $99 to $299 price range. Does anyone have a preferance? What's the best value? Need to buy one, to many choices and to much hype.
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Dick Wood


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Springtown Texas, USA
Post  Posted 31 Jan 2007 6:31 am    
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I didn't want to lay out a huge amount so for vocals, I bought a new CAD GXL2400 which included the shock mount and 20' XLR cable off of Ebay for $79.00

I tried it out on my Yamaha AW4416 DAW and was extremely happy with the way it sounded. I think they are made in China but for what you get and the sound it produced, it is a good inexpensive way to go if you are just getting into recording at home.
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Tommy Detamore


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Floresville, Texas
Post  Posted 31 Jan 2007 8:12 am    
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Some of my favorites:

Audio Technica 4047 (a little out of the stated price range but used ones can be had)

Audio Technica 4033 (maybe the best all-around workhorse of the bunch)

Studio Projects C-1

MXL V69

I own all of these myself, and all can work well depending upon the source and the preamp used.....
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Gary Shepherd


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Fox, Oklahoma, USA
Post  Posted 31 Jan 2007 1:42 pm    
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+1 for the Studio Projects C1. Great large diaphragm condenser.
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David L. Donald


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Koh Samui Island, Thailand
Post  Posted 1 Feb 2007 1:21 am    
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Audio Technica 4033 (maybe the best all-around workhorse of the bunch)

Studio Projects C-1

yeah, a vote for these too.
the C-1 is a great value.
And their tube version T-1 is very, very nice also.
I AB'd their stereo one with a Neuman stereo
and could hear no difference that I could quantify.
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David L. Donald


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Post  Posted 1 Feb 2007 1:22 am    
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doubled post...
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Al Terhune


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Newcastle, WA
Post  Posted 1 Feb 2007 12:21 pm    
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'Nother vote for the Studio Projects C1 -- really nice for the price. I had the T3, but for my ears and level of output (I'm a hobbiest) couldn't justify keeping it over selling it for something else...

You can get them new on ebay for $200 shipped, which I think is the way to go instead of $150 used on ebay.
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Jay Ganz


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Post  Posted 2 Feb 2007 7:32 am    
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I've got a couple of the C-1 mics and they're top notch!

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James Quackenbush

 

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Pomona, New York, USA
Post  Posted 2 Feb 2007 4:03 pm    
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WOW !!...That's the biggest C1 I ever did see !!..... Very Happy
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r johnson

 

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flatrock mi
Post  Posted 3 Feb 2007 5:52 am    
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Thanks to each of you for your reply-it appears that the Studio Projects C-1 is the best bet. So I will begin my quest to aquire one.
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David L. Donald


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Post  Posted 3 Feb 2007 9:53 pm    
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r,
you could do a lot worse,
for more money. Enjoy.
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