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Old 02-10-2017, 07:45 PM
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Default Entry Level Mic best for Fingerstyle?

Hi All.

I just acquired a 1919 Martin 00-21 and it plays and sounds like a dream. I would like to use it for fingerstyle during gigs. However, I do not want to install an on board pickup.

I am looking to purchase a decent entry-level mic to use during live performances. Not planning to record at present but that may be in my future.

Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
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Old 02-10-2017, 08:24 PM
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Not sure of your budget, but if you can find a Blue Encore 300 you'll not do much better for the money. Been through several dozen mics, and that's the one that stayed....
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Old 02-10-2017, 08:26 PM
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That certainly would depend on your budget.

Modestly priced SD condensers would include:

1) Oktava MC-012 with hypercardiod capsule (extra points for Joly or Dorsey mod);

2) 3 Zigma CHI with hypercardiod capsule; and

3) Telefunken (USA) M62 (again, a hypercardioid capsule).

All of these mics have the capability of using different capsules with the mic amp body. So you can add a cardioid SD capsule, or an omni SD capsule. With the Oktava and 3 Zigma brands, you can add several different LD capsules too.

None of these mic amp bodies have a bass rolloff switch, so your downstream signal chain will require sufficient bass rolloff and eq to handle positioning and venue issues.
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Old 02-11-2017, 02:21 AM
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Can't a SM57 or Audix i5 be a decent solution for live performances?
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Old 02-11-2017, 02:58 AM
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I'd start with an SM57. Relatively inexpensive, solid, reliable. I had the good fortune to be offered a support slot for Stefdan Grossman a couple of years back and he still mics up with a 57.
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Old 02-11-2017, 04:44 AM
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Something like this might work http://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/irigacousticstage/
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Old 02-11-2017, 05:23 AM
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Default Audio-Technica Pro 37

Audio-Technica Pro 37
These can be found used for around $100, and they are exceptional. For micing an acoustic they out perform anything else I've tried in the "up to $250" price range.
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