I'm a female singer and Taylor acoustic/electric guitar player. My voice is not powerful. Is this the best mic around $100 for performing/recording?
1038299
A good mic for performing, not sure about recording. I typically use a condenser mic for recording.
1038300
We use them we have 4 of them and my voice does not carry either, but it does with this mic. Great mic for the price.
1038301
I would go with one of the Shure SM series microphones, they have much better response in the mids. The sennheiser is okay for recording voice but it's better as an instrument mic, if you use it to record your voice, might want to overdub it or it will sound thin and tinny.
1038302
Wooooh...A Taylor guitar?! Good for you! They are outstanding! This e835 microphone isn't bad for $100. I tend to think that most will tell you to go with the Sure SM58--I would buy the SM58s ("s" means it has a switch). If you can spend a little more, I would take a look at the Sennheiser e935. I would also look on ebay for whichever mic you chose, particularly the e935, because you may find a real good deal for about $125.
1038303
We use that mic at the church. People have said they hear speakers better and our recital people have used them with success. It was the best money spent so far.
1038304
2 mics I absolutely hate: Sennheiser 835 (congested), Shure SM58 (muddy). Depending on your vocal range, get a Sennheiser 935, or any Audix OM-2/3/5 ... Shure Betas sound brighter but too "fragile". I personally don't care for any condenser mics because of the way it changes the dynamics of a person's voice. Condensers may be fine for instruments though.
1038305
for recording definitely. especially for the price. for performing i've never had a problem. one draw could be that it doesn't have an on/off switch, but i actually prefer that. it's a rugged little gem that sounds great. i might suggest that because you're a female vocalist and you feel your "voice is not powerful" you might want to save a little more and get the e935. i hear it's better for female vocals. but who know's.
1038306
This is a good mic,no doubt, but I would go for a E935 or a Shure Beta 58 for extra high end.
1951472
I've been using the m-audio fast track pro. Basically , this a good mic used primarily for overhead recording -- drums, pianos. But I've used it on vocals and guitar and it's good but only as good as ur pre amp. If ur interface doesn't have good preamps I would recommend buying an external one if ur serious about getting high fidelity recordings. Hope that helps
865824
Well if you're talking about accessories to be able to record through your computer, I recommend getting an audio interface. My interface is the lexicon alpha and it is fantastic, plus, you can get it for just under $50 on Amazon. Obviously, you need to have a cable to run the mic to the interface (which comes separately). Also, if you want to connect it to a mic stand with the spider shock mount that comes with it, you have to get an adapter which is only like 3-5 dollars. This mic is great and has never let me down. Hope you enjoy it and I hoped this helped. If you have any other questions, please ask me again. Well if you're talking about accessories to be able to record through your computer, I recommend getting an audio interface. My interface is the lexicon alpha and it is fantastic, plus, you can get it for just under $50 on Amazon. Obviously, you need to have a cable to run the mic to the interface (which comes separately). Also, if you want to connect it to a mic stand with the spider shock mount that comes with it, you have to get an adapter which is only like 3-5 dollars. This mic is great and has never let me down. Hope you enjoy it and I hoped this helped. If you have any other... » Read More Well if you're talking about accessories to be able to record through your computer, I recommend getting an audio interface. My interface is the lexicon alpha and it is fantastic, plus, you can get it for just under $50 on Amazon. Obviously, you need to have a cable to run the mic to the interface (which comes separately). Also, if you want to connect it to a mic stand with the spider shock mount that comes with it, you have to get an adapter which is only like 3-5 dollars. This mic is great and has never let me down. Hope you enjoy it and I hoped this helped. If you have any other questions, please ask me again. « Show Less
836607
It's great for voice recording when attached to portable recording devices. However, if you're looking for a serious "studio quality" mic for musical applications, you should adjust your price range up and look elsewhere.
615880
I don't think you are going to get good recordings of loud concerts with any recorder using this Mic. You would need a more professional device.
1960229
This isn't the best of quality mic. Phantom power may have something to do with it. Are you using it for video in camera recording? If so don't record in camera alway use external recorders. I have this mic, I don't totally hate it but I know a better quality mic would get me better sound but for the price I paid for this I'm not mad...
1888519
The Beta 58 is great for recording instruments as well as a great mic for vocals. Nice smooth frequency response.
52281
Yes! i bought this mic a few days ago and i love it! i currently have a youtube channel where i use this mic for when i record Let's Plays! you can check out the quality with any of my LP videos. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg17fGtrmkBBcJYua_ny1tw
1914971
I've only tried a little bit of recording with it (for testing), but the quality when I played back the recording I made with it was good enough that my Dad thought I was just singing the same line over again. I can't say for sure that it is as good as a $100+ microphone, but I am pleased with the quality so far, and I'd be surprised if there is anything much better.I should note, however, that I have not yet tested it with multiple singers and instruments.
680897
What mic are you using to sing with this amp, looking to upgrade mic to a Sennheiser e945 Supercardioid Dynamic , is that too much for this amp?I will mostly sing with band but sometimes other venue plug my ukelele in too.
2279511
Rode VideoMic Pro (not the other two non-pro versions, which are not better than TM700's built-in mic) seems to be your best choice. $229 from B&H.;
525647
I purchased it to use in live streaming and have not used it yet for that purpose. But, I did run some initial tests with it to see how it sounded with and without it. My results were done using my iPod touch 4th generation. Using the Blue Mikey gave my recordings more clarity with less room noise. I still need to test it with loud music playing in the recording since I want to use it for live streaming worship nights with my band. I think this mic would work for you pretty well for the purpose that you mentioned.
2177808
Your going to need some more gear. This is a "Pro" style mic, with an XLR connector on it, and it want 48 volts (or there about) to power it.Look for a small mixer with Phantom power. There are lots out there in the $100 or less category. You'll like having the mixer for a lot of uses.
2111373
In my ooinion the microphone works good. For the budget buyer it works great. Use an audio software like audacity to record and tweak and sound problems (which I haven't ran I to) and you got yourself a good microphone.
61688
Look into the Focusrite Scarlett series. The pre-amps are great, and it puts out up to 24 bits/96 kHz. If you're going to be recording at home, make sure to get some basic treatment for better monitoring. Good luck:)
1304191
It is really nice sounding. This is a PROFESSIONAL mic, so you can expect good things from it. But just to warn you, it doesn't come with the cords for the Mic, so you need to buy them separately. If you want to hear an example, here is my Soundcloud, so you can here the music I recorded with it.soundcloud.com/cashcheck
2104775
This is a perfect mic for vocals. I chose it because it had better low-end sound than any other mic in this price range. Very warm, rich sound and crisp clean highs. Better than mics twice the price.