Like Bob said Corey, it's not really gonna matter much if you use a $50 headset mic, or a $200 mic, because of the sound quality you're dealing with. Even $50 mics produce sound that is good enough for that type of situation. You should definitely consider getting some kind of mixer or some kind of processing. That's what's really gonna improve your sound and make it the best it can be. the mic is only part of the overall package.
At 10:03 AM 1/16/2007, you wrote: >Yes I am interested in internet broadcasting. >Since I can't seem to get in to over the air radio. >But being a radio snob I am looking for the mic that will give me the best >radio sound. > >Corey Cook >EMail: >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >AIM: goldadore922 >BLOG: http://www.xanga.com/ciu_nice_guy >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Chris Skarstad" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: "PC audio discussion list. " <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 1:44 AM >Subject: Re: Clarifying M issue with the 58, was Re: mic > > >My point exactly, Bob. Cory is probably interested in internet >broadcasting, if I'm wrong correct me on that one, and even a 50 >dollar headset mic will serve your needs just fine for that, if used >properly and if your setup allows for such a thing. Everyone's setup >is different and yes, different mics are used for different applications. >So it may be the right mic for you, but maybe not. > > > >At 12:07 AM 1/16/2007, you wrote: > >The question that should be answered is what kind of application wil you b > >using this microphone for? Microphones are wide and varied , and depending > >on the application can be expensive or in expensive. There are microphones > >that are specifically designed for live performances, and there are those > >types of microphones that are designed specifically for studios. Now that > >we > >have computers in most broadcast facilities todays microphones have to be > >shielded and properly grounded in order to avoid that anoying 60 herts hum. > > ----- Original Message ----- > >From: "Judy W" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >To: "PC audio discussion list. " <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > >Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 10:00 PM > >Subject: RE: Clarifying M issue with the 58, was Re: mic > > > > > > > > > > He's not an audio snob. I think he's right. You have to ask what is the > > > mic > > > going to be used for. All of the radio stations I have been in use very > > > expensive condenser mics. You can get a cheaper akg mic if it's for > > > broadcasting. You will get a wormer more professional sound. This info > > > comes > > > from the engineer at our local public radio station. Unfortunately, I > > > can't > > > afford one for my show at this time. > > > > > > On the other hand, I know several folk musicians who will use nothing > > > but > > > the sure mic. You can't just say that a mic is good or bad. You need to > > > evaluate what you want to use it for and then you need to look at your > > > budget... > > > > > > Just my opinion, > > > > > > Judy > > > > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Nick G > > > Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 7:19 PM > > > To: PC audio discussion list. > > > Subject: Clarifying M issue with the 58, was Re: mic > > > > > > > > > By saying that it was over rated, i am not saying that something is > > > quote > > > unquote "wrong" audio-wise with the 58. What i am saying is wrong with > > > the > > > 58 is its high price tag, which isn't justified. Furthermore, and this > > > is > > > what pisses me off, is that, and i can back this up with many people, > > > people > > > seem to have a complex when they have their 58's in a studio setting. > > > They > > > think that htis is a shure mic, and because of the marketing hype > > > involved > > > with said shure mic, they feel they have the best of the best. The > > > Quote > > > unquote "legendary" Shure SM58. > > > > > > the manufacturer's suggested retail price for a 58 is well over $99, > > > possibly $199. the manufacturer's suggested retail price for an Audio > > > Technica Atr30 seems to have dipped from $79 down to $39, which is what > > > I've > > > seen it going for for years. And the specifications are just as good, > > > and > > > the sound is up there to proove it. > > > > > > At the price of a 58, or possibly less, and I am perfectly qualified to > > > say > > > this because I've done it, you can get one hell of a condenser > > > microphone. > > > Look at anything made by cad and you'll see of what I speak. But, > > > again, > > > the Shure SM58 is marketed as a classic. It is. It's a throwback to > > > the > > > days when there was no better value, without the price decrease that > > > would > > > befit a mic like the 58 based on how it sounds. Now there is better > > > value > > > in the mic world. Do your research before settling on market-hype, > > > because > > > market-hype will kill you. It has done that to me. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: "Chris Skarstad" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > To: "PC audio discussion list. " <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > > > Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 5:00 PM > > > Subject: Re: mic > > > > > > > > >> over-rated????? > > >> Absolutely nothing wrong with the Sure sm58. > > >> Man what an audio ssnob... > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> At 03:49 PM 1/15/2007, you wrote: > > >>>Though let me tell ya, going from an MXL condenser mic like you had to > > >>>an > > >>>over-rated 58...Damn Sarah... > > >>>----- Original Message ----- > > >>>From: "Sarah" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > >>>To: "PC audio discussion list. " <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > > >>>Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 3:14 PM > > >>>Subject: Re: mic > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > Hello. I am usng a shure sm58 for mine. YOu will need an xlr cable > > >>> > for > > >>> > that > > >>> > though. > > >>> > > > >>> >> I am looking for a good mic to use for internet radio broadcasting. > > >>> >> Any ideas? > > >>> >> > > >>> >> Corey Cook > > >>> >> EMail: > > >>> >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >>> >> MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >>> >> AIM: goldadore922 > > >>> >> BLOG: http://www.xanga.com/ciu_nice_guy > > >>> >> > > >>> >> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > > >>> >> http://www.pc-audio.org > > >>> >> > > >>> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > > >>> >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >>> > > > >>> > > > >>> > > > >>> > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > > >>> > http://www.pc-audio.org > > >>> > > > >>> > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > > >>> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >>> > > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>>Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > > >>>http://www.pc-audio.org > > >>> > > >>>To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > > >>>[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > > >> http://www.pc-audio.org > > >> > > >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > > >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > > > http://www.pc-audio.org > > > > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > > > > > > > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > > > http://www.pc-audio.org > > > > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > > > > > > > >Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > >http://www.pc-audio.org > > > >To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > >Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >http://www.pc-audio.org > >To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >-- >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG Free Edition. >Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.16.12/631 - Release Date: 1/16/2007 >8:25 AM > > > > >Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >http://www.pc-audio.org > >To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >[EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
