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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
The Vocal Microphone and Methods of Recording Vocals
Another important factor when recording your musical masterpiece is the type of vocal microphone you use. There are two types, Dynamic and Condenser. Dynamic mics are usually used for live performances or recording the guitars. Condenser mics are ideal for vocals because of ther sensitivity and mid to high range of sound detection. For someone on a budget the MXL 990 Condenser Microphone with Shockmount is the perfect mic especially since its only $79.99. If you think that is a lot of money than just consider the fact that most condenser mics are $149.99 and up.
Now that you know a good mic to use it would be wise to take advice on different atmospheres to record. The ideal position of a vocal recording would be in a small room with acoustic foam covering the walls to reduce the reverb which could cost arount $1,500. Since most people can't afford that, people have come up with alternatives that still have the same effect. One method would be to go in a roomy closet and, if you can, purchase a $20 Foam Mattress Topper to cover some of the walls around you. Finally if that is too much money or effort you can find the most enclosed room in your house and get a pop filter which will reduce the popping sound of the p's and t's in the song. You will place this pop filter between the singer and the microphone.
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Thanks for the info! I love playing music and have a variety of instruments, from guitars, drums, and a harmonica, to a ukulele and djembe. With one of my best friends, we recently started recording and he has a mic that we use, bought for around 150$, called the Samson G-Track. I don’t know much about mics though and was thinking of saving up to buy one. I wanted to let you know that I will take your info into consideration if I make my purchase. Thank you once again!
ReplyDeleteThis is really helpful. I actually went to guitar center to look at guitars, and i ended up looking at microphones instead. I don't remember if i saw this one, but i did see the pop filter. At first i had no idea what it was. I thought it changed the pitch of your voice. You should put a video of you recording.
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