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Microphones come in all shapes and sizes and uses. This is an entire subject, so I'll just give the most practical information.
If you are getting a mic for your studio, you should consider what you'll be recording and how you'll be connecting. Many USB connectors are available nowadays, if you plan to go straight into the computer without an interface.
For recording vocals, consider a wide diaphragm condenser. Alternatively, the classic Shure SM58 worls great if you're on a budget. Dynamics work better for instruments with a large dynamic range, while condensers may be better for flutes and the like.
Wireless microphones are more in vogue for live performance, although these are temperamental beasties. Look for frequency scanning as a feature. Otherwise, dynamics are the best bet for live performance, and the only real choice if they will be hand held.
Pencil Condensers can be suspended for area coverage if you're doing a theatrical show. More specialty mics can be used, such as PZMs and PCCs to mic stages.
Budget: Blue Microphones Yeti USB Condenser Plug & Play Microphone + Accessory Kit
Create unparalleled recordings and send them directly to your computer with Blue Microphone's Yeti USB Microphone. As the world's first THX-Certified microphone, the Yeti uses Blue Microphone's proprietary tri-capsule technology to produce pristine, studio-quality recordings. It features four different pattern settings so you can record vocals, instrumental music, podcasts, or interviews in ways that would normally require multiple microphones. With simple controls for headphone volume, pattern selection, instant mute, and microphone gain, you'll be creating exceptional recordings right out of the box.
Buy and love the Budget: Blue Microphones Yeti USB Condenser Plug & Play Microphone + Accessory Kit from:
The Music Zone for $105
Quality: Marshall MXL-USB.007 Stereo Microphone - Stereo - Cable
No mixers, preamps or expensive studio gear. No special software or drivers, just plug MXL-USB.007 Stereo Microphone in to your portable or desktop computer, set your preferences and enjoy instant studio quality recordings.
Buy and love the Quality: Marshall MXL-USB.007 Stereo Microphone - Stereo - Cable from:
The Music Zone for $120
Top: Shure KSM32/CG Cardioid Side Address Studio Condenser Microphone - Charcoal Gray
The Shure KSM32 is a side-address, cardioid condenser microphone for highly critical studio recording and live sound productions. It offers an extended frequency response for an open, natural sounding reproduction of the original sound source.
Suggested Applications
* Voice -- solo, background, voice-over, broadcasting
* Acoustic instruments -- such as piano, guitar, drums, percussion, strings
* Wind instruments -- brass and woodwind
* Low frequency instruments -- such as double bass, electric bass, kick drum
* Overhead miking -- drums or percussion
* Ensembles -- choral or orchestral
* Room ambiance pick-up -- guitar amplifier or drums
The KSM32/SL has a champagne-colored finish and comes with the following accessories:
* Locking aluminum carrying case
* ShureLockTM elastic-suspension shock mount
* ShureLockTM swivel mount
* Protective velveteen pouch
Buy and love the Top: Shure KSM32/CG Cardioid Side Address Studio Condenser Microphone - Charcoal Gray from:
The Music Zone for $499
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