Good day all~ After a 10 yr hiatus & liquidation of everything, I'm getting back into it with the Tascam Model 24... So far I have an Equitek E100 for electric guitar, but for recording my custom 12 string acoustic, (& single micing a 6 string on omni), thinking I'd put a larger diaphragm mic capable of an omni pattern on the sound hole, & put the E100 on the neck. Anything exceptional for $200 250 or less,,, if something sticks out for a little more, I'll live. Thanks all & best of health~
Looking For Quality Condenser Multi Pattern Mic
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Artie
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I recently got an MXL 990 that sounds great. Especially for the money. ($70-ish) But it is cardioid. I prefer that for acoustic, but it may not suit your needs.
https://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/mxl-990-condenser-microphone-with-shockmount
https://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/mxl-990-condenser-microphone-with-shockmount
im sure someone will chime in with a better suggestion but i have a pair of akg perception 400 mics that sound decent and i got em cheap. i have the mxl990 too and the akg sound better and have multiple polar patterns, a bass roll off and pad switch. the mxl is a fine mic for what it is, i have the 991 as well and, again, its good for what it is
beaubrummels
Well-known member
Rode makes top shelf stuff affordable.
Though whatever the brand, I would use small diaphragm for acoustic to catch all the detail. Large diaphragms have a slightly longer settling time and can be murky in some of the note and string details. You hear the difference more when playing chords, IME
Though whatever the brand, I would use small diaphragm for acoustic to catch all the detail. Large diaphragms have a slightly longer settling time and can be murky in some of the note and string details. You hear the difference more when playing chords, IME
Demanic
PenultimateTone Member
Always wondered what the difference was between large and small diaphragm.
I've always wanted to try a ribbon especially for acoustic.
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dystrust
Well-known member
I might use a LDC on an acoustic, but I'd either place it around the 12th fret or near the bridge with a SDC at the 12th fret. Unless we're talking about a parlor guitar or something similarly small, I would expect micing the soundhole to be boomy.
The difference is literally the size of the diaphragm. In terms of the resulting sound, SDCs tend to be brighter with excellent detail and clarity in the high end.
Ribbons tend to have rolled-off highs, so it's probably not the best choice as the only mic on an acoustic. They make excellent room mics, and may also be usable in a M/S config as many ribbons have a figure-8 pattern.
beaubrummels
Well-known member
Yeah, I’ve used LDC on acoustic also because they do have “a sound” and “a vibe” to them. The deciding factor for me is: is it the main instrument (SDC), or is it more background/accompaniment/part of the band (LDC)?
chrisplaysmusic
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I have several good condenser mics laying around, the one I like most and use for recording acoustic guitar is a Rode NT1. Never used the NT2 but imo it very tough to go wrong with Rode for the price. another option you can consider that i don't see on your list is the AKG P420
