Build a Microphone Cabinet on any Budget
Sep 1, 2000 12:00 PM, BRIAN KNAVE AND MYLES BOISEN
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Bare Bones Midline ($700)
By Myles Boisen
(1) Shure SM 57 ($146)
(1) AKG C 3000B ($520)
At this level, the Shure SM 57 dynamic microphone is still a must, and it leaves you free to spend a little more money on a condenser mic.
I'm very impressed with the improvements that AKG has made to its original C 3000, and the large-diaphragm C 3000B gets my vote as a good general-purpose condenser mic in this highly competitive price class. This upgraded model offers a fuller low end and smoother highs than its C 3000 predecessor, with the added advantage of a very hot output level.
Of course, you may prefer to choose a microphone based on its features or its response on a particular instrument. For example, the Oktava MK 012 condenser may be more suitable for a studio that records only solo acoustic guitar (more about this later). For such specialized uses, it is essential that you shop around. Fortunately, in this price range there is no shortage of models to choose from.
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