Hi guys,...
I need a decent mic for vocals and microphoning the bass cab, if possible for 100 - 150 $.

Thanks

Shure SM-57...

Well, there you are in Europe. Find a used Sennheiser MD 421.

Hmm, if it's going to have to be used for both i'd agree with the 57/8

Never tried it on bass, but the Superlux CMH8a is a nice mic - but you need phantom power for it (basically a studio vocal condensor...) then again, did that stop George Martin and Geoff Emerick when using the expensive version (AKG-C12) during the Sgt. Pepper sessions? Nope - the bass on Sgt Pepper is done with a mic with a slightly LESS flat response than the Superlux...worth a try maybe, and its within your price range I think. Otherwise I'd try a Beta58 or SM58...:cool:

If a studio condensor mic is not a consideration I'd recommend a Beta58 as an acceptable compromise between those two instruments for the price range. Others have used Beta57's with good results (I have not tried one yet). I REALLY hate the sound of SM57's and can only barely accept an SM58. My experiences are mostly limited to Shure products.

you might be able to pick up a rode nt-1a used for that. The problem being your gonna need to blend the bass with something other than a condensor most likely for that price. For instance when i track bass im using 4 inputs, one for DI and 3 mics. IF you split your bass and recorded a direct signal as well as a condensor youd probably get deceant results. Ive also heard good things about that at2020 and thatsonly $100 new.

Well, there you are in Europe. Find a used Sennheiser MD 421.

+1. That's what I'd do. IME it'd do a better job on the bass than a 57/58, and IMO it's a better vocal mike (for some voices anyway) than is often assumed.

+1. That's what I'd do. IME it'd do a better job on the bass than a 57/58, and IMO it's a better vocal mike (for some voices anyway) than is often assumed.

I would venture to say that it's one of the best dynamic vocal mics ever made as well as being much more used on bass cabinets than the Shures.

SM58s work better for vocals and bass than SM57s, they get a bit poppy when you record vocals through them. I suppose if you stick a sponge on one then it would be alright for vocals.

All are good choices so far. I really like this mic on bass and vocals.

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I just got a SM57, but I plan to use it for miking guitar. I don't have a super bass amp, and I like the results I get plugging direct in and messing with computer plugins. It's definately pretty decent for vocals, make sure you put a windscreen on, it seems to help reduce pops and noise. I think a cheaper condenser might be the way to go in your situation though, they're really useful for bass and especially vocals.