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Posted on Nov 21 2020 10:59 AM
Anyone got a half decent pair for under $200? —Danny Snyder I am now playing trumpet with Prince Buster tribute band 'Balzac' Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF |
Joined: Jun 29, 2018 Posts: 801 |
Posted on Nov 22 2020 04:08 PM
The other day, Musician's Friend had MXL 990 condenser mics on sale for 69.99 as their stupid deal of the day, and regular price they are 99.99. They've gotten loads of good reviews. |
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Posted on Nov 22 2020 04:14 PM
And I just see that they are 25% off with the "joy" coupon, but only for today - that would get you under $200 easy. |
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Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 11077 Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Nov 22 2020 04:40 PM
Thanks!!! —Danny Snyder I am now playing trumpet with Prince Buster tribute band 'Balzac' Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF |
Joined: Aug 22, 2010 Posts: 1019 Portland, Oregon with Insanitizers
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Posted on Nov 22 2020 07:43 PM
This Tascam portable recorder includes two built-in condenser mics, and it is $90 —Insanitizers! http://www.insanitizers.com Last edited: Dec 13, 2020 12:07:01 |
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Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 11077 Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Nov 22 2020 08:25 PM
Thanks Squid and Edward. That won't work though, I'm looking for 2 overhead drum mics. I should have been more specific. —Danny Snyder I am now playing trumpet with Prince Buster tribute band 'Balzac' Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF |
Joined: Jan 25, 2007 Posts: 1568 Brighton UK
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Posted on Nov 23 2020 12:40 AM
Rode M5. They come as a matched pair and are just in your budget. I use them as overheads at one of the venues I work at. They are fine. —Last edited: Nov 23, 2020 00:40:38 |
Joined: Aug 23, 2006 Posts: 2123 The jungle 
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Posted on Nov 24 2020 12:17 AM
Danny: Look for a pair of these, the Astatic CTM-1000A. Try to aim for $50 a mic. Use the omni capsule. Price be damned, these are excellent mics that people often compare to Schoeps SDCs, and not at all surprising since it is a clone electronically. This mic, marketed by Astatic (the folks known for pedestrian commercial install gear and CB radio mics, etc.) is identical in every respect to the CAD Equitek e70, so if you want to cruise the reviews first, that is what you will want to look for. https://reverb.com/item/37113112-astatic-ctm-1000a-2012-black — |
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Joined: Aug 23, 2006 Posts: 2123 The jungle
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Posted on Nov 24 2020 12:33 AM
Another funky option is the NEAT Worker Bee MDC. I have used these on overheads. It is actually pretty damned good! About $90 a mic. Used to be twice that, but word is that they are restructuring as part of Gibson brands and liquidating. Check reviews for samples of drum sounds. https://www.amazon.com/NEAT-Cardioid-Condenser-Microphone-Shockmount/dp/B00SKJJL8K — |
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Joined: Aug 23, 2006 Posts: 2123 The jungle
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Posted on Nov 24 2020 01:00 AM
People seem to like the following mic, a LDC, as well. YMMV. sE Electronics X1 a Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone — |
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Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 11077 Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Nov 24 2020 03:41 PM
Thanks for the suggestions Trey! Happy Turkey Day!!! —Danny Snyder I am now playing trumpet with Prince Buster tribute band 'Balzac' Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF |
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Joined: Aug 23, 2006 Posts: 2123 The jungle
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Posted on Nov 24 2020 03:46 PM
Danny: I just sent you an email RE these mics. — |
Joined: Nov 27, 2019 Posts: 128 Los Angeles
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Posted on Nov 25 2020 03:11 AM
I have those MXLs and give them a thumbs up. Did a great job stereo mic’ing a grand piano in a jazz trio setting. Cheap enough to take risks with. I have more expensive condensers but these won’t betray you. —Squid From Madrid - New Single on Bandcamp Last edited: Nov 25, 2020 03:12:07 |
Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 3858 North Atlantic 
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Posted on Nov 25 2020 11:06 AM
These odd mics are really cool. I have a Red one that I use for all my acoustic recordings. Well priced, and great customer service. https://www.12gaugemicrophones.com/ Rev —Canadian Surf |
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Joined: Aug 23, 2006 Posts: 2123 The jungle
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Posted on Nov 25 2020 04:07 PM
These are all great choices, IMHO. In truth, we are in the golden age of microphones. Well, recording gear and musical instruments in general, really. You can get so much for so little, it is frankly quite unprecedented. — |
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