USB mic?

[mercy]

In looking for a mic I saw this. It looks to be just what a poor, technically ignorant player needs. What do you thilnk?
http://www.mxlmics.com/products/USB/...6/USB_006.html

[jhchang]

should be working for you……..depending on your actual purpose.

[Herb Hunter]

I think the interface below plus any microphone is a better solution. It is simple, inexpensive and doesn't restrict one in terms of microphone choices.

http://www.mxlmics.com/products/USB/...cMate_Pro.html

[Ty Ford]

or this one for 24-bit recording: http://www.centrance.com/products/mp/

and this one for your guitar: http://www.centrance.com/products/ap/

Regards,

Ty Ford

[Herb Hunter]

Originally Posted by Ty Ford

or this one for 24-bit recording: http://www.centrance.com/products/mp/

and this one for your guitar: http://www.centrance.com/products/ap/

Regards,

Ty Ford

Thanks for the tip about the MicPort Pro. I didn't know about them until I read your post.

[Ty Ford]

Herb,

No problem. It's my guess they saw the Centrance stuff and popped out the lower price/value items.

I have successfully plugged in the AxePort Pro and MicPort Pro into the same computer a MacBook and had them both operating in Garage Band simultaneously, btw.

Regards,

Ty Ford

[BryanEdward]

I have been using the Yeti USB microphone and it has really blown me away. Made by Blue its a reasonably priced microphone with a very versatile range. Plug and play out of the box, built well with a strong base and solid weight. The Blue Snowball is also a great value USB mic but has less features, to me the Yeti is the best bang for your buck.

[SideshowBob]

I also have a Blue Yeti USB mic and have been quite happy with it. Having a separate interface and mic would certainly be more flexible in the long run, and might even provide somewhat better sound. But it would cost more. And more importantly, I really value the quick set up and take down of a USB mic, since I have neither the space to leave the recording gear set up nor a lot of time to spend on recording.

So if you want good quality with low cost and high convenience, I think a USB mic might be a good choice for you.

Here are some examples of some of my first attempts at recordings made with the Yeti:

http://www.youtube.com/user/fretstrummr?feature=mhum

[wgmiller]

Nice playing Bob! I think that Yeti sounds pretty good. I've been considering one and your demo about has me convinced to pull the trigger. Now if I could only play as well as you do.

Thanks,
Will

[RickI]

The Zoom H2 recorder doubles as a USB mike that seems to work pretty well.. might give you more bang for the buck if you're looking for both?