difference between condensers
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the main difference is the Diaphragm size
pencil type will have small diaphragm = quicker respond = maybe more accurate translation of what you hear
larger diaphragm = slower respond = maybe smoother respond
then again ... above doesn't hold true for all mikes
some can be large diaphragm and fast responding
and vice versa
Usually large diaphragm = more expensive tooo
pencil type will have small diaphragm = quicker respond = maybe more accurate translation of what you hear
larger diaphragm = slower respond = maybe smoother respond
then again ... above doesn't hold true for all mikes
some can be large diaphragm and fast responding
and vice versa
Usually large diaphragm = more expensive tooo
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usually ppl use pencil condensers for hihats/cymbals ? I think?? donno.
I think another common interpretation is that large diaphragm has got better bass response and small diaphragm has got better treble response.
It is usually the case in the recording industry that mics used on bass instruments are large diaphragm; in applications where good freq response for high-frequencies are needed, small diaphragms are used. e.g. pencil condensers on drum overheads (more for getting character on the cymbals than the kick).
It's not gospel, but we still see most people do it. I am still yet to see anyone use a pencil condenser on a kick drum or bass cabinet, but that of course could be due to the fragile nature of the pencils under such high SPL.
It is usually the case in the recording industry that mics used on bass instruments are large diaphragm; in applications where good freq response for high-frequencies are needed, small diaphragms are used. e.g. pencil condensers on drum overheads (more for getting character on the cymbals than the kick).
It's not gospel, but we still see most people do it. I am still yet to see anyone use a pencil condenser on a kick drum or bass cabinet, but that of course could be due to the fragile nature of the pencils under such high SPL.
ratboy is right, if you get a large diaphragm mic you have a wider range of usage. Get one with a selectable polar pattern switch so you can get your high and low frequencies for multi purpose recording. For a microphone with a low price range you may consider brands like studio projects or AKG.
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torn speaker? check your kick drum tuning ?
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so it sounds like Tngk! rather than "plat."
this one i'm not sure , you gotta ask someone who knows how to tune the drums well.
this one i'm not sure , you gotta ask someone who knows how to tune the drums well.
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cool
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Start > Run > sndvol32
Volume Control + Wave
Volume Control + Wave
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in terms of budget wise :
http://www.sweelee.sg/productlist.asp?CatSID=168
$355 for 5 mics. thats $70 per mic.
SM57s cost about $120 brand new i think.
it's all budget talk. if you're considering samson mics you might as well consider Behringer ( http://www.behringer.com/XM1800S/index.cfm?lang=eng) , or the more well known Audix Fusion 7 (I had it last time, www.audixusa.com)
i can only tell you mics in general are like knifes. they perform the same general purpose to cut/stab/slice. end result : kill.
but who kills most efficient? some newbie doing home recording can have the "industry standard forged knife" but may not be killing as efficiently as someone highly experienced using a cheap DIY sculpted wood knife.
and yet another newbie with industry standard mic can't mic as well any of the above mentioned. but his (after recording process) mixing excels all.
so in general if I were you, I'd get the samson if your wallet isn't fat.
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http://www.sweelee.sg/productlist.asp?CatSID=168
$355 for 5 mics. thats $70 per mic.
SM57s cost about $120 brand new i think.
it's all budget talk. if you're considering samson mics you might as well consider Behringer ( http://www.behringer.com/XM1800S/index.cfm?lang=eng) , or the more well known Audix Fusion 7 (I had it last time, www.audixusa.com)
i can only tell you mics in general are like knifes. they perform the same general purpose to cut/stab/slice. end result : kill.
but who kills most efficient? some newbie doing home recording can have the "industry standard forged knife" but may not be killing as efficiently as someone highly experienced using a cheap DIY sculpted wood knife.
and yet another newbie with industry standard mic can't mic as well any of the above mentioned. but his (after recording process) mixing excels all.
so in general if I were you, I'd get the samson if your wallet isn't fat.
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blueprintstudios
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you can check on ebay for audix fusion 7.
as for sound.. hmm. you might wanna check your recording volume etc already. i wouldn't be sure.
as for sound.. hmm. you might wanna check your recording volume etc already. i wouldn't be sure.
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