Microphones

nailz100
nailz100 Posts: 1,176
edited January 2004 in Musicians and Gearheads
I am trying to figure out which microphone I should be using. I am leaning towards an OM3. I know ED uses an OM7, and I am wondering if that is maybe the better way to go. Any suggestions?
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  • mccreadyisgod
    mccreadyisgod Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    Originally posted by nailz100
    I am trying to figure out which microphone I should be using. I am leaning towards an OM3. I know ED uses an OM7, and I am wondering if that is maybe the better way to go. Any suggestions?

    Unless you're a chick (and I don't think you are) STAY THE FUCK AWAY FROM THE OM3!!!! They are a decent mic, but they're tempermental and very bright.

    Get an OM5, they're a much better mic. The OM7 is the best quality and the best low-mid response, but they cost a bunch. The Shure Beta 58A is a great mic, too, and very reliable. The Beta 58 and the OM5 are about the same price, too. If you want more help, reply or PM me, I have a bit of mic experience...
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.
  • WiLL75
    WiLL75 Posts: 415
    I like my SM57, it's totally great for the amount of singing I do.
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  • low_light
    low_light Posts: 251
    Beta 58a. great mic i use it. it doesnt feedback on a whim and is a good price/quality. (just backing up MIG's suggestion)

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  • mccreadyisgod
    mccreadyisgod Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    Originally posted by low_light
    (just backing up MIG's suggestion)

    Thanks, low...

    Just don't buy the OM3... it's a disappointing piece of shit and I hate both of ours...
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.
  • House53
    House53 Posts: 1,276
    I am using an OM2... great value for the price $100 or so.

    It works well for me.
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  • Pacomc79
    Pacomc79 Posts: 9,404
    Neumann U87 :)
    My Girlfriend said to me..."How many guitars do you need?" and I replied...."How many pairs of shoes do you need?" She got really quiet.
  • mccreadyisgod
    mccreadyisgod Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    Originally posted by Pacomc79
    Neumann U87 :)

    On the stage?

    ARE YOU MAD, MAN?
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  • nailz100
    nailz100 Posts: 1,176
    Thanks for all the suggestions...I decided to go with the Beta 58, and I love it.
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  • Pacomc79
    Pacomc79 Posts: 9,404
    Originally posted by mccreadyisgod
    On the stage?

    ARE YOU MAD, MAN?

    Oh quite mad. when the Mic cost more than the guitars something's wrong.

    I was of course being silly but that new neumann condenser is nice. Lots of range but alas the Ferrari/Unicorn of stage mics. I wonder how hard it would be to build one.
    My Girlfriend said to me..."How many guitars do you need?" and I replied...."How many pairs of shoes do you need?" She got really quiet.
  • mccreadyisgod
    mccreadyisgod Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    Originally posted by nailz100
    Thanks for all the suggestions...I decided to go with the Beta 58, and I love it.

    Excellent choice.
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.

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