Microphone for home recording

[fatsobasso]

Ideas for a microphone ,for recording vocals and acoustic guitar under $200, for a decent sound not garbage.

[Parabolic Box]

If you have some source of phantom power, you could get a Shure Beta 87A off of the 'Bay for less than $200. Otherwise, a Beta 58A would work very well.

[manicbassman]

I got one of these stereo mics the other day... haven't had much chance to try it in anger yet.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?...517&doy=search

[RCButler]

I would take a look at the Rode NT1-A. It is nice sounding, very versatile, and affordable condenser microphone for home recording.

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/NT1A/

[mozarwasagenius]

Originally Posted by RCButler

I would take a look at the Rode NT1-A. It is nice sounding, very versatile, and affordable condenser microphone for home recording.

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/NT1A/

+1 Excellent mic

You'd have to spend way more to touch its performance imho

[zandar]

I'd recommend the Audio Technica AT-3035, it's about $200 and sounds great.

[VinylRepairKit]

Nice deal here:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...age?sku=703626

Works quite well for me for acoustic and vocals.

[Edwcdc]

Originally Posted by zandar

I'd recommend the Audio Technica AT-3035, it's about $200 and sounds great.

+1 Natural sounding mic, not too hyped in the high frequencies. I've used it on vocals, guitar amps, and as a room mic recording drums.