need a chord that runs from a microphone to a recorder

[xerxes]

basically, i have a shure sm57 and on its way is a tascam 4-track. however, i dont have a chord that runs from the mic to the recorder. what would be a good one? i would like it to be about 15 feet-30 feet.

also, what is a good mic stand, one of the ones that bends down and stuff.


thanks

[ArtieToo]

Re: need a chord that runs from a microphone to a recorder

Any standard microphone cord should work. I don't know of any brand name thats particularly better than another.

As for mic stands, I don't care for goosenecks personaly, just because they tend to not be able to hold the weight of the mic once they get some use.
I do like a mini-boom however. I like being able to have the mic stand be offset from my position, so that I don't bump it.

Its mostly a matter of personal preference.

[xerxes]

Re: need a chord that runs from a microphone to a recorder

Any standard microphone cord should work. I don't know of any brand name thats particularly better than another.

thats the problem, lol, i dont know any names of any brands!

[JOLLY]

Re: need a chord that runs from a microphone to a recorder

just buy one....it doesn't really matter what brand it is.. Go to a music store and tell them you need a mic chord.

[JOLLY]

Re: need a chord that runs from a microphone to a recorder

here's plenty to choose from as a reference:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=040504060903068054230253511406/g=home/search/d=tp?q=mic+cable

[StefanM]

Re: need a chord that runs from a microphone to a recorder

Are you micing an amp? Best bet is a mini boom like ArtieToo said, just like a regular mike stand but shorter, the sort of thing you'd mic up a kick drum with. Goosenecks can droop.

If you want to be more versatile, you can buy a regular boom mic stand so that you can use it for vocals instead later on or whatever.

[y2stevo]

Re: need a chord that runs from a microphone to a recorder

I'd say go for the goosneck because you more than likely will run into a situation where you will nedd a goosneck..

[Scott_F]

Re: need a chord that runs from a microphone to a recorder

I'd probably use a B Sharp or a C Flat chord.

[rabidrabbit2727]

Re: need a chord that runs from a microphone to a recorder

I'd probably use a B Sharp or a C Flat chord.

lol, i knew it would happen eventually

[xerxes]

Re: need a chord that runs from a microphone to a recorder

I'd probably use a B Sharp or a C Flat chord.

the B sharp would cut me (lol) and the C flat could work though.........

[Jeff_H]

Re: need a chord that runs from a microphone to a recorder

xerxes,

Does your recorder have an XLR input or a 1/4" input? You can buy XLR to XLR mic cables, or XLR to 1/4" cables. If you have to go XLR to RCA, you have to buy a 1/4" to RCA adapter and then run XLR to 1/4" to RCA adapter.

[xerxes]

Re: need a chord that runs from a microphone to a recorder

xerxes,

Does your recorder have an XLR input or a 1/4" input? You can buy XLR to XLR mic cables, or XLR to 1/4" cables. If you have to go XLR to RCA, you have to buy a 1/4" to RCA adapter and then run XLR to 1/4" to RCA adapter.

hmm, ill have to check when it gets here! thanks though