Upgrade to Audio-Technica AT2020

[sirwhale]

Hi, I record at home for fun. We use my wife's macbook pro to record the videos. I'm not too fused about the video to be honest as the sound is more important.

We currently have the Audio-Technica AT2020. What would be an upgrade to this that won't brake the bank. Maybe 200euros area (?).

Thanks

As a side question, would having two microphones, the Audio-Technica AT2020 and a new one, be better for recording vocals and guitar? Could I do this easily on audacity?

You will probably notice, if you watch any of my videos, that I normally just place the mic somewhere near the guitar, i.e. I don't know much about recording.

[Doug Young]

There are endless mics to choose from. If you like the 2020, the nice thing about Audio-technica is that they have entire line of similar mics that just get better and better as you move up the number chain. A 4033 is a popular one, for example. With multiple mics you can certainly do things with mic placement, whether stereo setups, or separate vocal mics. (There's tons of info on the internet about mic placement and home recording) However, your videos sound fine as-is. What is it you want to improve?

[sirwhale]

Originally Posted by Doug Young

There are endless mics to choose from. If you like the 2020, the nice thing about Audio-technica is that they have entire line of similar mics that just get better and better as you move up the number chain. A 4033 is a popular one, for example. With multiple mics you can certainly do things with mic placement, whether stereo setups, or separate vocal mics. (There's tons of info on the internet about mic placement and home recording) However, your videos sound fine as-is. What is it you want to improve?

Hi Doug, thanks for the reply.

What I notice the most is that I feel that the videos don't pick up as much as I do (my ears) from my guitar. Deeper lows, and better trebles when higher up the neck, for example. Maybe I'm being picky.

[Doug Young]

Originally Posted by sirwhale

Hi Doug, thanks for the reply.

What I notice the most is that I feel that the videos don't pick up as much as I do (my ears) from my guitar. Deeper lows, and better trebles when higher up the neck, for example. Maybe I'm being picky.

You might get a bigger sound by micing closer and possibly in stereo, although that opens up more complexity with recording vocals. You might check out Fran Guidry's demo of guitar/vocal with 2 mics:

http://www.homebrewedmusic.com/2009/...figure-8-mics/

[Cue Zephyr]

I would upgrade to the Audio-Technica AT3035 if you can find one.

[sirwhale]

Originally Posted by Doug Young

You might get a bigger sound by micing closer and possibly in stereo, although that opens up more complexity with recording vocals. You might check out Fran Guidry's demo of guitar/vocal with 2 mics:

http://www.homebrewedmusic.com/2009/...figure-8-mics/

Thanks for the link