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#Mic Choice

    11-Sep-87 17:27:35
Sb: #Mic Choice
Fm: George Glines 74206,2624
To: Richard Rae/SYSOP 76703,4253
Rick, I'm looking for a decent (read $150.00) microphone for the following uses- vocals, recording acoustic guitar and banjo, and taking samples with the Amiga. I realize you're supposed to have a different microphone for every use, but I can't afford that now. This is for a low-ball home studio. Do you have any suggestions? I asked this question on the midi forum but was told that any mic under $500 stinks. Bernie at MAO sells several different kinds but he couldn't offer any advice. I understand the basic differences between dynamic; condensor; ribbon mics and how they operate, but not which would be best. I don't have phantom power. Any advice, preferences, gut feelings, random thoughts, or outright lies would be very helpful! Thanks, George