I need a mic to record my guitar.

Lucky Seven · 06-08-2008, 03:54 PM

This summer I'll have money to build a new computer for recording. Anyway, I'm looking for an instrument mic for around $100, preferably not more, but if it's absolutely necessary, I'll go over.

The only decent one that I've used is a Sure SM57, and I know I can probably do better than that for $100. I'll probably be getting a nice TC electronics preamp too...

stuh84 · 06-08-2008, 03:58 PM

I always recommend the same one in every thread, and I always will. Audix i5, an SM57 done by people who've listened to music

Lucky Seven · 06-08-2008, 04:04 PM

Thanks, I've also heard good things about the Sennheiser e609, any opinions?

thadood · 06-08-2008, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucky Seven

Thanks, I've also heard good things about the Sennheiser e609, any opinions?

Tons of proximity effect. It can be way too bassy, and has a odd voicing. I only ever use mine for amps that need the extra bass, or for toms.

Audix i5 is pretty amazing, though. It's pretty damn accurate and doesn't have that slight hi-mid boost that the 57 does.

Lucky Seven · 06-08-2008, 11:11 PM

I think I'll go with the Audix i5 then. Might I add that this forum seriously kicks ass (even after a year I'm still saying this)! You guys are so helpful and just a great friendly resource.

7slinger · 06-09-2008, 02:53 AM

I have an audix i5 and an SM57, I sold my e609, never was happy with the sounds I got out of it compared to the other 2

can't go wrong with either the audix or the shure

06-08-2008, 03:54 PM	#1
Lucky Seven Lucky☆Seven Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 2,042 Real Name: Kyle O. Main Seven: RG7620 Rig: Peavey XXX Thanked: 54	I need a mic to record my guitar. This summer I'll have money to build a new computer for recording. Anyway, I'm looking for an instrument mic for around $100, preferably not more, but if it's absolutely necessary, I'll go over. The only decent one that I've used is a Sure SM57, and I know I can probably do better than that for $100. I'll probably be getting a nice TC electronics preamp too...

06-08-2008, 03:58 PM	#2
stuh84 The Viking himself Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 2,149 Real Name: Stuart Main Seven: LTD M207 and Jackson RR7R Main ERG: Intrepid Pro soon :D Rig: Invader 150 Thanked: 17	I always recommend the same one in every thread, and I always will. Audix i5, an SM57 done by people who've listened to music End Of Eternity - Symphonic Prog Metal from the UK

06-09-2008, 02:53 AM	#6
7slinger wake up dead Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: work...in St. Paul Posts: 2,521 Real Name: Patrick Main Seven: KxK Sii-7 Rig: 5150>TC Gsys>Rec4x12 Thanked: 5	I have an audix i5 and an SM57, I sold my e609, never was happy with the sounds I got out of it compared to the other 2 can't go wrong with either the audix or the shure DenyThyNature

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Lucky Seven Lucky☆Seven Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 2,042 Real Name: Kyle O. Main Seven: RG7620 Rig: Peavey XXX Thanked: 54	Thanks, I've also heard good things about the Sennheiser e609, any opinions?

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Lucky Seven Lucky☆Seven Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 2,042 Real Name: Kyle O. Main Seven: RG7620 Rig: Peavey XXX Thanked: 54	I think I'll go with the Audix i5 then. Might I add that this forum seriously kicks ass (even after a year I'm still saying this)! You guys are so helpful and just a great friendly resource.


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