Best Microphone?

Aiona

Joined December 2014

Topic Starter

Aiona 2015-10-04T15:14:28+00:00

I'm trying to decide what mic to buy to record vocals, but just as a hobby.

My eye is on the Blue Yeti, but I'm wondering if the community has any other microphone recommendations. Anything that is of good quality and not extremely expensive. My idea would be around €100-€200.

Thank you~

iAshy

12 posts

Joined December 2013

iAshy 2015-10-05T21:01:26+00:00

Any sort of Shure, AKG or Sennheiser 'Large-Diaphragm Condenser' (LDC) mic would probably do the job for you.

When I was recording at the Music Audio Institute of NZ last year, we were pretty fond of using the AKG C214 - Was awesome for lead vocals and solo instruments.
A little bit more pricey though - I think it'd be about €400 - But still amazing quality for still "relatively" cheap.

If you're absolute about your price range - The AT2020 USB condenser should be all good, I used it when I recorded this: https://soundcloud.com/asher-mcmahon/pyt-acapella. Should only set you back about €145 - So it's not too bad considering the price.

Hopefully you're able to find what you're looking for, good luck!

OzzyOzrock

5,185 posts

Joined August 2010

OzzyOzrock 2015-10-05T23:46:11+00:00

iAshy's answer is perfect, but to touch on your mention of the Blue Yeti: If you're into other uses of your mic, say streaming etc., then go for it, because it is a very flexible mic that can do everything pretty decently.

https://twitch.tv/OzzyOzrock

Aiona

165 posts

Joined December 2014

Topic Starter

Aiona 2015-10-08T19:00:03+00:00

Thank you! I'll look all of them up, and I'll decide then.
Thank you again!

iAshy

12 posts

Joined December 2013

iAshy 2015-10-08T19:30:54+00:00

Good luck buddy - Would be interested in hearing what you do with it!