Microphone for yt?

Applause

Applause

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Hey!

I was wondering what microphone you guys could recommend for a high quality and low pricing. This mic would be used to make yt vids and hopefully record my drums? :rolleyes:

Thanks!

Applause
 
OP,

You're going to struggle to find a mic used for voice and then instruments if you want something cheap.

Drum recording is all down to mic placement, so using one overhead to pickup everything isn't really a viable option but it's definitely better than nothing. You'll lose out on articulation and those little nuances that we drummers love.

Do you have a DAC or mixing desk already? Are you looking for a USB mic? What is your budget?

For the best and most affordable solution, I'd go with a USB mic (provided you have no DAC or other studio gear). Something like the Samson Meteor or the Samson C01UCW.
 
DuckKnuckle said:
OP,

You're going to struggle to find a mic used for voice and then instruments if you want something cheap.

Drum recording is all down to mic placement, so using one overhead to pickup everything isn't really a viable option but it's definitely better than nothing. You'll lose out on articulation and those little nuances that we drummers love.

Do you have a DAC or mixing desk already? Are you looking for a USB mic? What is your budget?

For the best and most affordable solution, I'd go with a USB mic (provided you have no DAC or other studio gear). Something like the Samson Meteor or the Samson C01UCW.
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I agree. Recording drums require you to mic each drum individually and preferably on separate channels to mix in stereo later. The Samson C01UCW is a great mic as it has good all round quality. Some USB mics pick up almost everything in the room so make sure you test it out before you buy.
 
The better choice out of the 2 I linked would definitely be the Samson C01UCW.

It would be helpful to know what sort of budget OP has.
 
The Joker said:
This might sound weird but if your gonna be in a quiet room with no one shouting in the background I would recommend this

http://www.rebeltech.co.za/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5_3&products_id=2769
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I am currently using one of those hooked up to my XFi Fatal1ty for all my voice needs (TS, YT, Vlogs etc). I used a studio quality mic while shoutcasting at rAge and the difference was astounding actually.

I am looking to pick up one of these bad guys after reading numerous reviews: http://www.samsontech.com/samson/products/microphones/usb-microphones/c01u/
There is a decent site (soundz.co.za) where a few of my DJ friends have bought from and say all is good. Direct link to Samson @ Soundz: http://www.soundz.co.za/pSAC01UCW/Samson-Audio-C01UCW-Large-Diaphragm-USB-Condenser-Microphone.aspx

Partial sound punt, but listen to the voice quality on the Zalman clip on one of my Phatchats: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmk9E0AUPizpL8utTXy28aegosBq3d_- (post partial editing)
And then listen to the voice quality of the shoutcasts @ rAge: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmk9E0AUPiyIfJSx5AAAxyPE1W25zCSv (raw)

Feel free to subscribe to my YT channel :)
 
Phatso said:
I am currently using one of those hooked up to my XFi Fatal1ty for all my voice needs (TS, YT, Vlogs etc). I used a studio quality mic while shoutcasting at rAge and the difference was astounding actually.

I am looking to pick up one of these bad guys after reading numerous reviews: http://www.samsontech.com/samson/products/microphones/usb-microphones/c01u/
There is a decent site (soundz.co.za) where a few of my DJ friends have bought from and say all is good. Direct link to Samson @ Soundz: http://www.soundz.co.za/pSAC01UCW/Samson-Audio-C01UCW-Large-Diaphragm-USB-Condenser-Microphone.aspx

Partial sound punt, but listen to the voice quality on the Zalman clip on one of my Phatchats: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmk9E0AUPizpL8utTXy28aegosBq3d_- (post partial editing)
And then listen to the voice quality of the shoutcasts @ rAge: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmk9E0AUPiyIfJSx5AAAxyPE1W25zCSv (raw)

Feel free to subscribe to my YT channel :)
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Thanks for the awesome info dude!

DuckKnuckle said:
I would definitely NOT recommend that Zalman mic for recording drums. It'll end up being a distorted, muddy mess.
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What would you use for drum recording? I am looking at getting a dtx750k if i cant find a nice way of recording.
 
@Applause, if you're going to get that Yamaha kit, you won't need a mic.

You will need a DAC though. Something like the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 as a great, cost effective DAC.

You then have 2 options:

1) connect the Yamaha kit via audio and record the onboard MIDI sounds through your DAW (Cubase, Reason, Logic etc).
- this route allows minimal editing as none of the drums will have dedicated channels. It will be one audio file unless you mute each drum pad and record the entire song/audio clip over and over. That will allow different drum channels to edit but is extremely tedious.

2) get something like EZDrummer or SuperiorDrummer to use with your DAW and connect your Yamaha kit via MIDI.
- this allows you to manipulate the drum sounds using far superior sound banks. It also allows the editing of each individual drum and cymbal. This is what I'm currently doing as it sounds better, is easier to edit and is quicker to do.

If you're like me and you're doing this all from home, going the electronic kit route is the better route.

It's quieter for neighbours. Setup is a lot easier as you don't need to get perfect mic placement, sound diffusers or a mixing desk. It might seem like the more expensive route to take but it's the more effective if you plan on recording a lot.
 
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DuckKnuckle said:
@Applause, if you're going to get that Yamaha kit, you won't need a mic.

You will need a DAC though. Something like the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 as a great, cost effective DAC.

You then have 2 options:

1) connect the Yamaha kit via audio and record the onboard MIDI sounds through your DAW (Cubase, Reason, Logic etc).
- this route allows minimal editing as none of the drums will have dedicated channels. It will be one audio file unless you mute each drum pad and record the entire song/audio clip over and over. That will allow different drum channels to edit but is extremely tedious.

2) get something like EZDrummer or SuperiorDrummer to use with your DAW and connect your Yamaha kit via MIDI.
- this allows you to manipulate the drum sounds using far superior sound banks. It also allows the editing of each individual drum and cymbal. This is what I'm currently doing as it sounds better, is easier to edit and is quicker to do.

If you're like me and you're doing this all from home, going the electronic kit route is the better route.

It's quieter for neighbours. Setup is a lot easier as you don't need to get perfect mic placement, sound diffusers or a mixing desk. It might seem like the more expensive route to take but it's the more effective if you plan on recording a lot.
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Awesome advice!

I am struggling to find a dtx in cape town, but i have a guy working on it :D
Also any advice for electric kits? (i know a bit off topic but i want to know :) ), i am still deciding on which one... I was recommended the yamahas by my drum teacher
 
Who's your drum teacher? I'm Cape Town based too.

I have a Roland TD9 K2 and love it. You can get good deals on Yamaha kits from Marshall Music.

Roland is Paul Bothners territory.

If you really want a Yamaha, call Marshall Music and ask for Damian. He'll hook you up with great prices. He's a good friend of mine.
 
DuckKnuckle said:
Who's your drum teacher? I'm Cape Town based too.

I have a Roland TD9 K2 and love it. You can get good deals on Yamaha kits from Marshall Music.

Roland is Paul Bothners territory.

If you really want a Yamaha, call Marshall Music and ask for Damian. He'll hook you up with great prices. He's a good friend of mine.
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My teacher is Keith Coxen - We are family friends...

Lessons are at marshall (so i go there often) and he is trying to find me a dtx to try out.
 
Applause said:
My teacher is Keith Coxen - We are family friends...

My lessons are at marshall and he is trying to find me a dtx to try out.
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Yeah I've heard of him

Best of luck finding your kit then!

If you have any other recording questions, I'll be happy to answer them
 
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