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Old 09-12-2016, 09:50 AM
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i ordered a zoom r8 to start doing some recording.
acoustic guitar and vocals. the best mic i have is a heil pr 35.
is it adequate to record with or should i get a condenser mic?

if so, what are some suggestions?
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You might want to look for a Oktava MK-012. They can be found used. What's your budget?
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Old 09-12-2016, 10:27 AM
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I am using MXL V67G. The sound is excellent. I have compared them to much more expensive mics and they hold up well. A great value!
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Old 09-12-2016, 10:34 AM
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couple of hundred is my budget. maybe a little more if need be.
don't want to go nuts just starting out. be nice to have something i could use live also.
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Old 09-12-2016, 04:16 PM
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You have a couple different ways to go. depending on what type of recording you want to do. Most definitely purchase condensers for your R8. The pre-amps of the R8 will really work far better if you're using condenser mics for the inputs.

I'm tempering my answer to reflect what it seems like might be in line with how much you want to spend.

If you're going to be doing stereo guitar recording IMHO you won't find a better deal than a set of AKG P170 mics. These are inexpensive, but hold up really well as good sounding and sturdy small diaphragm mics. I've got several small diaphragms and have test files for all of my mics in a single project file in my DAW. This means I can solo any of the mics and compare their general sound, and the P170s are a very close second to my Rode NT1, or other large diaphragm condensers.

As a comparison, I've got the medium diaphragm AKG C-1000 mics also, and I prefer the $79 P170 in almost all cases. I don't have the newer AKG C-1000 S MK4 mics, but AKG went to a smaller diaphragm back electret capsule in these to "improve" them and back electrets are generally considered cheaper capsule designs. All this is more than you really need to know, but I'm always cautious when a company modifies their design and lowers the price. The C-1000 isn't one of the mics I particularly like, so it's a bit of a moot point here.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/conde...ophone&index=4

If you decide to purchase I'd advise calling Sweetwater for a price match, as any of the items they sell get an automatic upgrade to 2 year warranty.

You'll want a mic stand and a stereo bar if you go this route.

If you're going to be singing you'll most likely be shopping for a large diaphragm mic. There's a multitude of choices, but you might want to consider this Rode NT1-A package deal.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/conde...%20nt1&index=1

Again, you might want to call Sweetwater.

You'll need a stand for the LDC if you go that route.

You might find this interesting:

http://therecordingrevolution.com/20...for-recording/

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Old 09-12-2016, 04:44 PM
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i ordered a zoom r8 to start doing some recording.
acoustic guitar and vocals. the best mic i have is a heil pr 35.
is it adequate to record with or should i get a condenser mic?

if so, what are some suggestions?
The Heil is a very fine mic. I don't see much advantage to getting something else right now. You're just starting out and have a lot to learn about placement and such. Make sure you learn as much as you can before spending money on a speculative purchase. If your technique gets to the point where something else will move you forward then go for it.

But the Heil is certainly good enough to get you through the learning process and is capable of fully professional results. Even if you get something else down the line it's a keeper.
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Old 09-13-2016, 06:08 AM
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i've been doing some research and its never ending. i think i'll go with the
Rode NT1-A for now. fits my budget and gets pretty good reviews over all.
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