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Zingoleb:
Great, that looks like it will in my price range. What else would I need to run it into my computer, hardware-wise?
Jimor:
You need some kind of Audio to USB interface to go directly into the computer. The link gives you a good idea of the low end, but it looks like they start at $30, which is going to push your budget if you're getting a mic, too. Unfortunately, good mics go for almost as much used as new, since they don't really get worse over time, but it still might be worth checking the local used market, particularly for the interface if one is available. You could probably get an adapter cheaper that will let you plug into the computer's mic input, but that's going to sound really crappy and defeat the purpose of getting a decent mic.
You might also look into direct to USB mics. This really limits you later if you start getting better audio equipment like a mixer, or want to use it with a friend's studio setup since it can't connect via XLR, but it gets you into the recording game quicker and cheaper overall. Looking at the $100 Sampson Condenser on that page, it's fairly flexible, and seems to have decent specs. Probably not pro quality, but still going to be light years ahead of most bargain mics (<$50). Even the $69 one might work fine to get you started.
Zingoleb:
I got excited when I saw you posting in this thread, 'cause if anyone's gonna know what I need... :lol:
The $70 one looks like it'll suit my purposes really well. Thanks!
VonKleist:
IŽd be weary of these built in kind of things. Usually if you are going for "okay" quality youŽll have to invest more than 100$.
If you buy cheap you mostly buy twice.
Better to save up and buy a proper interface (which would allow you to records vocal + instrument simultaniously) and check out one of these here http://audio.tutsplus.com/tutorials/recording/10-best-affordable-microphones-for-the-home-studio/
Jimor:
Yeah, that's why I made sure I pointed out the future limitations and that we're talking sub-pro quality, but still better than Radio-Shack specials. A large diaphragm condenser like this will have a nice "capture everything" frequency response, but most likely will be lacking in the self-noise (low level hiss) department. But for demo-level music recording, that's typically not going to be a problem. Another issue with the $70 mic is getting it on a mic stand, but there are always workarounds (Google DIY mic shock mounts for that).
The main reason I went there is that I know that when Unicorn talks about a budget cap, it really is a limit that's hard to overcome given the circumstances.
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