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Looking for a mic.

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Mavrck
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Decided I was going to purchase my own mic because im sick of waiting for my friends to be ready to record when I am. My buddy has a USB mic the Samson C01u which turned out to work really well, he got the deluxe setup with the stand pop filter and shock mount for like 120 or something. I'm assuming the USB mic is the most cost effective for a setup but i don't know much. My recording is generally hip hop and its just for fun in the dorm when we have free time. any suggestions? im hoping to not spend anything more than 120. I know I can make a pop filter outta home made shit, and we have a rockband mic stand so thats not that big of a deal. but as far as shock mounts and the actual mic whatchu got for me
Feb 16 2010 1:21PM
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grifftang
Posts: 1277 - Karma: 14
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=cheap+microphones



ha!
Feb 16 2010 1:35PM
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casimiro
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Here is a selection from a reputable  audio distributor. 

http://www.sweetwater.com/c981--USB_Mics
Feb 16 2010 1:39PM
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Mavrck
Posts: 2765 - Karma: 27
thanks for the help
Feb 16 2010 1:45PM
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superpoluha
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b/s/t possibly? ahaha
Feb 16 2010 1:48PM
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casimiro
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anytime brother. look at the frequency response charts, look for the flattest response throughout a , 20hz-20khz range. I am not a usb mic guy. I am a live audio engineer. if you are just using this mic for fun you don't need to spend $$$$.  shure, sennheiser, and blue will all make a decent mic for something cheap. have fun!
Feb 16 2010 11:35PM
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Click_Here
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cant record your raps fast enough? cant express those angry thoughts of being a suburban white kid? whats the matter chum? mom didnt give you allowance? dad grounded you for getting a less than average score on a test? maybe you should be like every other talentless asshole on this site and steal other peoples music and jam them together in one clusterfuck of a sad excuse for a song.
Feb 16 2010 11:56PM
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vincentlee223
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Someone didnt excel in music...
Feb 17 2010 12:40AM
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hartig
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maybe he just wants to make his own music dumbass..
Feb 17 2010 1:53AM
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Mavrck
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Hahaha I'm sorry I have creativity and passion in life?...I'm not sure how to respond to your stupidity.
Feb 17 2010 4:06PM
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SirFryanator
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Blue Snowball USB microphone. best for the price. it's what I record with
Feb 17 2010 4:07PM
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Click_Here
Posts: 1728 - Karma: 14

your creativity is lackluster at best.

i hope your rapping skills are better than your drawing skills.

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Feb 17 2010 4:28PM
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Mavrck
Posts: 2765 - Karma: 27
I'm fairly certain that skill and creativity have zero to do with each other. Not to mention I drew that almost 6 years ago hahah and I'm not even that mad at it, I thought it turned out pretty good for just sketchin around.

And who are you to even talk back to me, I am your elder, respect that little boy.
Feb 17 2010 5:05PM
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factory81
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audio technica at-2020

perfect for anything and for $100 it is the best bang for the buck....regardless of what you are recording.


Feb 17 2010 5:10PM
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Logey.
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why is your post count three times higher than your karma?
Feb 17 2010 5:12PM
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Click_Here
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i am 23 years old. i am far from a little boy
Feb 17 2010 5:37PM
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Click_Here
Posts: 1728 - Karma: 14
for voicing my opinions on war, mashups and peoples lack of talent
Feb 17 2010 5:38PM
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Mavrck
Posts: 2765 - Karma: 27
Your NS elder, which tends to have more wisdom than your everyday elder, who therefor qualifies for that much more respect.
Feb 17 2010 7:46PM
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grifftang
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......................^shitty.................................................................^ in rude and insulting ways.



>fixed
Feb 17 2010 9:41PM
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petesguitar1
Posts: 358 - Karma: 5
Metal coat hanger shaped in a circle and an old stocking stretched over it = pop filter
Feb 17 2010 9:55PM
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Mavrck
Posts: 2765 - Karma: 27
haha hell yeah man it's already been finagled just waiting for the mic haha. Thanks tho
Feb 18 2010 11:08AM
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petesguitar1
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Another old school technique is to get under a blanket / doona (douvet) when you do your vocals. This kills reflections which can show up really ugly on a cheap mic.
Feb 18 2010 7:35PM
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