condensor mics recomendations

r johnson · Post by **r johnson** » 30 Jan 2007 8:34 pm

there are several condersor mics available in the $99 to $299 price range. Does anyone have a preferance? What's the best value? Need to buy one, to many choices and to much hype.

Dick Wood · Post by **Dick Wood** » 31 Jan 2007 6:31 am

I didn't want to lay out a huge amount so for vocals, I bought a new CAD GXL2400 which included the shock mount and 20' XLR cable off of Ebay for $79.00

I tried it out on my Yamaha AW4416 DAW and was extremely happy with the way it sounded. I think they are made in China but for what you get and the sound it produced, it is a good inexpensive way to go if you are just getting into recording at home.

Tommy Detamore · Post by **Tommy Detamore** » 31 Jan 2007 8:12 am

Some of my favorites:

Audio Technica 4047 (a little out of the stated price range but used ones can be had)

Audio Technica 4033 (maybe the best all-around workhorse of the bunch)

Studio Projects C-1

MXL V69

I own all of these myself, and all can work well depending upon the source and the preamp used.....

Gary Shepherd · Post by **Gary Shepherd** » 31 Jan 2007 1:42 pm

+1 for the Studio Projects C1. Great large diaphragm condenser.

David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 1 Feb 2007 1:21 am

Audio Technica 4033 (maybe the best all-around workhorse of the bunch)

Studio Projects C-1

yeah, a vote for these too.
the C-1 is a great value.
And their tube version T-1 is very, very nice also.
I AB'd their stereo one with a Neuman stereo
and could hear no difference that I could quantify.

David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 1 Feb 2007 1:22 am

doubled post...

Al Terhune · Post by **Al Terhune** » 1 Feb 2007 12:21 pm

'Nother vote for the Studio Projects C1 -- really nice for the price. I had the T3, but for my ears and level of output (I'm a hobbiest) couldn't justify keeping it over selling it for something else...

You can get them new on ebay for $200 shipped, which I think is the way to go instead of $150 used on ebay.

Jay Ganz · Post by **Jay Ganz** » 2 Feb 2007 7:32 am

I've got a couple of the C-1 mics and they're top notch!

James Quackenbush · Post by **James Quackenbush** » 2 Feb 2007 4:03 pm

WOW !!...That's the biggest C1 I ever did see !!.....

r johnson · Post by **r johnson** » 3 Feb 2007 5:52 am

Thanks to each of you for your reply-it appears that the Studio Projects C-1 is the best bet. So I will begin my quest to aquire one.

David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 3 Feb 2007 9:53 pm

r,
you could do a lot worse,
for more money. Enjoy.