Microphone?

[Mr_Moustache]

My band is trying to record an EP, but I don't have a mic to record with. I don't wanna direct line into my laptop. Any suggestions for an affordable decent quality mic for a 15-watt combo?

[silky smoove]

What 15-watt combo are you using that would sound better than going direct? I can't think of an instance where this would be the case.

[brendanbassist]

Originally Posted by silky smoove

What 15-watt combo are you using that would sound better than going direct? I can't think of an instance where this would be the case.

+1

[4Mal]

Depending on the approach. Solo'ed, up on a stand, close mic and room mic, itmight sound pretty good. Bitch to setup and the cost of the mics would set you back an Avalon...

I'm going to guess that BDDi or ParaDriver would be a better bet

[Mr_Moustache]

Thanks guys I have a rumble and a p bass

[Tupac]

Is your username a Nirvana reference? If it is, I approve

[Mr_Moustache]

Yessir

[Ender_rpm]

Originally Posted by Mr_Moustache

Thanks guys I have a rumble and a p bass

If you are getting a certain sound out of the rumble you like, I'd use an SM57 or similar, since the small speaker (I'm assuming 8 inch?) isn't going to really push lows out. Then DI the bass on a second track for lows and thump. The various pedals form Tech 21 (Bass Driver, VT Bass, etc) are all great ways to add some versatility to a basic DI, which serves mostly to convert the unbalanced signal out of your bass into a balanced signal that interfaces more easily with a recorder.

[Jonyak]

I used an SM57 on my svt and it give me great results.

One I really want to try is EV RE-20.

Also look at the Beta 57 if you can afford it, $40 more than an SM57.

[T-Bird]

Hi.

If You don't mind me saying this, any mic from the RS $5 cheapo upwards will do nicely miking the amp You have.

I'd go direct as well as the other guys who suggested that though, takes a lot of pain (or pleasure depending on how one views it ) off the process.

If You have to mic it for a reason or another, SM 57/58 are hard to beat.

Regards
Sam

[bassgod0dmw]

Another +1 on using a DI

[Mr_Moustache]

Thanks guys I appreciate the support