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mattyfez

mattyfez

mattyfez

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Random question for anyone who might know..

I've recently taken up guitar after about 5 years of neglect, and I want a Mic to attempt some vocals, what's cheap and decent (will be put through a mini marshal practice amp and/or stereo system) so nothing to expensive, but not rubbish either. Preferably advice on a stand also that cab be adjusted for sitting or standing.

Cheers :)
 
Shure used to be very good. If you're running it through a small amp I'd imagine there won't be a great deal of difference. I know that when we used to practice it was hard to distinguish the good from the bad microphone.
 
if you're going to be putting it through and amp then tbh any old mic will do :L

but i will +1 the sm58... i assume your amp has an XLR input?
 
hellarda said:
if you're going to be putting it through and amp then tbh any old mic will do :L

but i will +1 the sm58... i assume your amp has an XLR input?
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If not you'll have to fork out a little extra for an xlr-jack lead. For the love of god make sure the xlr end is male...
 
Cool thanks for the replies, I will investigate!

Mods: if this is in the wrong forum feel free to move it.

I have a pre amp with a tube and balanced input, for my guitar which I've plugged into my hi fi but I was planning to Mic up my practice amp to experiment with.
 
mattyfez said:
Cool thanks for the replies, I will investigate!

Mods: if this is in the wrong forum feel free to move it.

I have a pre amp with a tube and balanced input, for my guitar which I've plugged into my hi fi but I was planning to Mic up my practice amp to experiment with.
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if you want to mic up your guitar... (which i got from: 'but I was planning to Mic up my practice amp to experiment with', tho i could be completely wrong) then go for the sm57... if you just want to do vocals then get a 58 :)
 
I have about 5 SM58's (vocal) and 7 SM57s (instrument/speaker/snare) but to be honest if you are going through a little practise amp then buy a cheap £10 job.
 
hellarda said:
if you want to mic up your guitar... (which i got from: 'but I was planning to Mic up my practice amp to experiment with', tho i could be completely wrong) then go for the sm57... if you just want to do vocals then get a 58 :)
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Sorry, I wasn't very clear, I'm quite drunk ,I've got an electro acoustic, which is plugged into a pre amp effects unit, which in turn is plumed into my hi-fi system.

I have a separate guitar practice amp, which I thought I could plug in a microphone for practicing vocal stuff.

Or something lol.
 
mattyfez said:
Sorry, I wasn't very clear, I'm quite drunk ,I've got an electro acoustic, which is plugged into a pre amp effects unit, which in turn is plumed into my hi-fi system.

I have a separate guitar practice amp, which I thought I could plug in a microphone for practicing vocal stuff.

Or something lol.
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:p

as dmpoole said, if you're going through a crappy practice amp then pick up a rubbishy thing from argos or somewhere :)
 
hellarda said:
:p

as dmpoole said, if you're going through a crappy practice amp then pick up a rubbishy thing from argos or somewhere :)
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I would rather get something semi decent, otherwise I would just use my pc mic.



When I said "plumed in" I've basically sliced a stereo pair of guitar jacks out of the pre-amp, into RCA jacks for the hi-fi system.
 
SM58. At least you've then got the industry standard mic if and/or when you come to performing in public. It will, however sound awful through a guitar amp (even a good one!)
 
timbob said:
Only if the vocalist isn't very good ;)
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You obviously know shaft all about the subject.

I'm with Dave on this. If I hear a band with dry vocals it absolutely ruins my enjoyment. I can't get past it.

Think about this: "Don't Stop Believing" by Journey has a big stadium feel to it, yet it was recorded in a small studio. If they hadn't used reverb it would have sounded like it was recorded in the airing cupboard.
 
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