|
|
#1
11-16-2016, 06:57 AM
|
||||
|
||||
Home Recording Advice
Hi. I normally make some simple audio recordings at home in my office - usually simple acoustic guitar(s) and vocals.
To date I have pretty much used my iPad (garageband) or the video camera in the iPad/iPhone - combined with either an Apogee MiC USB condenser mic. Recently I bought a Shure MVI - I am not sure why. Its a great box, and I was hoping to just use my Shure SM58 to make some recordings. For example - this is the Shure SM58 through the MVI into the iPad, using the video camera to rust simple record. It worked, but I like the sound of my Apogee MiC better. I have read that a large diaphragm condenser mic would work better than the SM58 and give a warmer, less "metal-y" sound. Ok... that's the background. Now the request for advice... Would you just sell the Shure MVI and keep recording on the Apogee MiC? Or would you get a condenser mic to use with the MVI. I think I like the MVI because you can plug in an electric, and I do sometimes add bass and electric tracks. So the idea of just getting a condenser mic is not bad on the surface to me. If you agree, which mic would work? The MVI has phantom power, but not a lot - it's sourced typically from the phone or ipad. Thanks in advance for your thoughts...
__________________
i got tired of updating my guitars. 
|
|
#2
11-16-2016, 08:13 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
I don't know about the SM58 providing a 'metal-y' sound, but an LDC mic would probably give a better sound - but note that it is going to pick up more of your room sound. What does your recording space really sound like?
__________________
Mike My music: https://mikebirchmusic.bandcamp.com 2020 Taylor 324ceBE 2017 Taylor 114ce-N 2012 Taylor 310ce 2011 Fender CD140SCE Ibanez 12 string a/e 73(?) Epiphone 6830E 6 string 72 Fender Telecaster Epiphone Dot Studio Epiphone LP Jr Chinese Strat clone Kala baritone ukulele Seagull 'Merlin' Washburn Mandolin Luna 'tatoo' a/e ukulele antique banjolin Squire J bass
|
|
#3
11-16-2016, 08:20 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Imo, a well placed LDC or SDC(s), will give a more accurate representation of your guitar.
When recording solo guitar, I always use condensers, when the guitar tracks are to be fit in a mix with other instruments, then the selection varies. You can't lose with a quality LDC. Can be great on vox and ac guitar.
__________________
Sobell Model 1 Sobell six string archtop Gibson ES-165 Herb Ellis Eastman John Pisano Gibson Johnny A Franklin Prairie State Collings D1A
|
|
#4
11-16-2016, 08:25 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
What is a decent quality, "inexpensive" LDC?
__________________
i got tired of updating my guitars.
|
|
#5
11-17-2016, 08:53 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
What do you consider 'inexpensive?
 I like the AKG P220 - $150 including spider shock mount. You can get an AT2035 for $112 right now at Sweetwater.
__________________
Mike My music: https://mikebirchmusic.bandcamp.com 2020 Taylor 324ceBE 2017 Taylor 114ce-N 2012 Taylor 310ce 2011 Fender CD140SCE Ibanez 12 string a/e 73(?) Epiphone 6830E 6 string 72 Fender Telecaster Epiphone Dot Studio Epiphone LP Jr Chinese Strat clone Kala baritone ukulele Seagull 'Merlin' Washburn Mandolin Luna 'tatoo' a/e ukulele antique banjolin Squire J bass
|
|
#6
11-17-2016, 09:12 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
Since you are not sure of what you want/need you might want to consider a well taken care of used mic. That way, if you want to change in the future you won't lose much.
__________________
Chuck 2012 Carruth 12-fret 000 in Pernambuco and Adi 2010 Poling Sierra in Cuban Mahogany and Lutz 2015 Posch 13-fret 00 in Indian Rosewood and Adi
|
|
#7
11-17-2016, 10:13 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Thanks guys... I just did that AT2035 Sweetwater deal. Worth a shot I guess.
__________________
i got tired of updating my guitars.
|
|
#8
11-23-2016, 09:07 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
NICE, watch out Willy
|
|
#9
11-29-2016, 10:37 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Quote:
|
