Recording Vocals

[KevWind]

Originally Posted by Vaillant75

Hi everyone,

Already this section has been a gold mine of information regarding acoustic guitar recording. FYI My current set up is a pair of Gefell's into an Apogee, and using Reaper.

I'd like to record vocals alongside the guitar (for my own enjoyment, I am an amateur), and I have some questions about:

1/ The mic: I currently have the SM58, and my budget for potential replacement is ~$500 - would you stick to the SM58 or switch to something better?
2/ The placement in the room
3/ Any other tip that could be useful

I am aware that this topic has likely been addressed at length, so please don't hesitate to link me to another thread (could not find one in my quick search).

Thanks everyone!

For vocals personally I would go with a LDC (Large Diaphragm Condenser) And besides what Jim 1960 listed perhaps also consider something from Warm Audio. They make clones of classic mic/s from about $300 to $900