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Advice for external mic for live performances
Hi, I am abandoning pickups and stuff in favor of external mics, for a better sound. I'll keep my K&K installed, but mainly as a backup. I'll use either an AER Compact or a PA thru an Art Pro Channel tube preamp (compressor, paraEQ). I'd like a feedback resistant mic without compromising too much on sound. My guitar is quite low-mid heavy and very resonant with a light top, not the best against feedback, I know. I have my eyes on a Rode NT3, which goes for 84€ (~90$) shipped. I'd like to stay below 150 bucks. Any advices?
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For that budget just get an SM57.
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In my experience condensers (especially inexpensive models) are not very feedback resistant. An Shure SM57 or Beta 57A would be my choice for use with an amp.
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I know about dynamic mics being more popular in live settings, but is this always the case? The Rode M3 is used also live, as overhead for cymbals, as example. I tend to prefer the warmth of condensers. About the SM57, I find it a bit boxy.. when I play live, I play acoustic sets, usually not at very loud volume. any thought? Thanks.
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The Blue Encore 100i has forced my 57s into retirement. Although I prefer ribbons and condensers on acoustic guitar, the ease of use of a good dynamic is hard to argue with.
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If you check used listings, you can do VERY well with some that I've mentioned, and many others as well. I would tell you to gravitate toward the small diaphragm mics, obviously.
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Looking at my go-to online shop in Europe, I found these mics. Any opinion helps:
Behringer B5 Rode M3 Beyerdynamic MCE 530 AKG P170 All small diafram condensers, great reviews, around 80$ each.
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I was very happy with a pair of Behringer C2's I had - gigged with them several times. I would probably try the B5 if it were me (looks like the least expensive too) The AKG is probably a pretty nice piece to. The Beyer and Rode are a bit more expensive.
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Behringer B5 - 69 Rode M3 - 84 Beyerdynamic MCE 530 -79 AKG P170 - 79 Pretty much an invariant..
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Interesting - a good bit more expensive here in the States...
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