Demanic
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Re: Excelvan BM-800 condenser mic $25.99 Amazon deal
I've been using it to record some seriously high gain guitar through a couple of different heads and 4x12's.
If you used it to record a vocal chorus or horn section, maybe close mic an upright double bass, I can't see how you would be disappointed with the results.
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I've been using it to record some seriously high gain guitar through a couple of different heads and 4x12's.
If you used it to record a vocal chorus or horn section, maybe close mic an upright double bass, I can't see how you would be disappointed with the results.
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Obsessive Compulsive
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Re: Excelvan BM-800 condenser mic $25.99 Amazon deal
Save your money for this set. Take it from an actual user. The P4 is brighter than SM57:
http://www.musicradar.com/reviews/tech/akg-session-1-microphone-set-626882
Save your money for this set. Take it from an actual user. The P4 is brighter than SM57:
http://www.musicradar.com/reviews/tech/akg-session-1-microphone-set-626882
TwilightOdyssey
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Re: Excelvan BM-800 condenser mic $25.99 Amazon deal
That works too! You can always replace the kick or augment it with a sample later if you have to.
TwilightOdyssey
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Re: Excelvan BM-800 condenser mic $25.99 Amazon deal
The short answer is: not at all.
The history of the condenser microphone is tied directly with advances from WWII, the discovery/creation/implementation of permanent magnets, and miniaturization of circuit topologies using Field Effect Transistors instead of discrete circuitry.
Things we take for granted today like low self-noise, high SPL handling, high dynamic range, and non-omnidirectional polar patterns are relatively recent designs in terms of wide use in recording and broadcast. In the 1950s and 1960s it would be far more common to see valve-driven, large condenser microphones or full size or 'miniature' ribbon microphones in recording studios, and electret microphones in broadcast.
Hope this helps.
It's a good question and one you should definitely look into in more depth when you have the time.
The short answer is: not at all.
The history of the condenser microphone is tied directly with advances from WWII, the discovery/creation/implementation of permanent magnets, and miniaturization of circuit topologies using Field Effect Transistors instead of discrete circuitry.
Things we take for granted today like low self-noise, high SPL handling, high dynamic range, and non-omnidirectional polar patterns are relatively recent designs in terms of wide use in recording and broadcast. In the 1950s and 1960s it would be far more common to see valve-driven, large condenser microphones or full size or 'miniature' ribbon microphones in recording studios, and electret microphones in broadcast.
Hope this helps.
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TwilightOdyssey
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Re: Excelvan BM-800 condenser mic $25.99 Amazon deal
The power of Amazon.
The power of Amazon.
Demanic
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Re: Excelvan BM-800 condenser mic $25.99 Amazon deal
I like it. The first time I recorded guitar with it, I had it too far away from the cab, and the bass sounded mushy. Moved it to about 18" from the speakers and the results were dramatically better. Nice and clear. Do they sound like a $3000 mic? I have no idea. But they don't sound like a $25 mic either.
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I like it. The first time I recorded guitar with it, I had it too far away from the cab, and the bass sounded mushy. Moved it to about 18" from the speakers and the results were dramatically better. Nice and clear. Do they sound like a $3000 mic? I have no idea. But they don't sound like a $25 mic either.
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eclecticsynergy
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Most of them come with an XLR>1/8" converter cable included, I think so people can use them as podcast mics.
They're even cheaper than back in 2017: the $25 price now usually includes shockmount, pop filter and clamp-on articulated desk stand.
(EDIT: or get just the mic & shockmount on sale for $13 right now:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/384155956274?hash=item59717ab432:g:X0wAAOSwgXZfcsl8)
Decent condenser mics actually. Pretty brash in the highs compared to a quality studio condenser.*
Which can make them harsh and/or sibilant under certain circumstances.
I'm absolutely amazed they can make a mic like this for the price though.
The electronics are decent (though less than robust as one would expect); its Achilles heel is the diaphragm.
Not awful, just cloned from a design that needs high-end rolloff which this circuitry doesn't provide.
*MicParts sells an upgrade kit based on the classic Neumann U47 capsule.
https://microphone-parts.com/collect...ophone-capsule
I've been tempted to try this route for quite some time, but I always seem to have several projects going on at once.
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