mic help??

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um ...guys....i can sing great but i got a really crappy mic and it gives a disaster more than a sound n i cant really afford to buy a better mic right now....so is there a software that can help me???

[fmw]

Wouldn't software cost more than a reasonable mic?

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Originally Posted by fmw

Wouldn't software cost more than a reasonable mic?

how much wud a proper sounding mic giving descent usable sound cost can can u also give a few examples of what would be a good choice when my budget is low??
thanks loads

[tacman7]

I just saw a Groove Tubes GT52 which is a good condenser mic go for $80 on ebay.

There's lot's of good deals if you know what to look for which requires some (lots) of reading. Also, I don't know if your interface has a preamp with phantom power.

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Originally Posted by tacman7

I just saw a Groove Tubes GT52 which is a good condenser mic go for $80 on ebay.

There's lot's of good deals if you know what to look for which requires some (lots) of reading. Also, I don't know if your interface has a preamp with phantom power.

um....phantom power??that reminds me...i posted a thread but didnt get answered...can u please answer...
cant i just use the built in preamp in my computer??if yes how do i use it??i mean...is it a software??do i have to install drivers??

thanks

[rubber314chicken]

if you want to do any quality recording, then no. Phantom power is the power required to run condensor mics.

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Originally Posted by rubber314chicken

if you want to do any quality recording, then no. Phantom power is the power required to run condensor mics.

what is a phantom power??n how much does it cost??
thanks in advance

[Hippofish]

If you are looking for a cheap mic, or relatively cheap microphone without the need for phantom power, you could try and get your hands on a SM58 used someplace. I am sure you could get one for like $80 or so.

If you record shit, you can't polish a turd. There is not software out there that can turn a shitpile into a goldmine. Not going to happen. I would get a nice microphone before I would do ANYTHING with software. A good condenser would be much better, but it appears that money is a huge issue so I would get something like a decent dynamic mic. I pointed out a GREAT dynamic mic, but you could even get away with something like a Seinheiser for like $50 if you really want to go cheap and get decent sound from it.

Phantom Power is basically 48 volts of power to run the microphone. To make it simple you need to power up a condenser microphone. I am sure someone with much more knowledge than me can tell you more detailed info...

Michael

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Originally Posted by Hippofish

If you are looking for a cheap mic, or relatively cheap microphone without the need for phantom power, you could try and get your hands on a SM58 used someplace. I am sure you could get one for like $80 or so.

If you record shit, you can't polish a turd. There is not software out there that can turn a shitpile into a goldmine. Not going to happen. I would get a nice microphone before I would do ANYTHING with software. A good condenser would be much better, but it appears that money is a huge issue so I would get something like a decent dynamic mic. I pointed out a GREAT dynamic mic, but you could even get away with something like a Seinheiser for like $50 if you really want to go cheap and get decent sound from it.

Phantom Power is basically 48 volts of power to run the microphone. To make it simple you need to power up a condenser microphone. I am sure someone with much more knowledge than me can tell you more detailed info...

Michael

thank u very much dude...been a big help...appreciate it