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buying a mic for computer

Unread post by creaghphish » Thu Jul 22, 2004 4:37 pm

hey im looking for a mic for a computer thats not too pricey and has good sound...i dont have an acoustic/electric and want to record stuff...let me know of any mics that pick up the guitar good...Thanks

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Unread post by everydayDMBfan_18 » Thu Jul 22, 2004 6:16 pm

SM57 if you're recording guitar which is $90...you're going to need a mixer too. It might cost a little more than you hoped but it'll sound great
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Unread post by creaghphish » Thu Jul 22, 2004 10:14 pm

it will hook right into the mic port on my computer?...would cool edit work for the mixing software?

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Unread post by everydayDMBfan_18 » Thu Jul 22, 2004 10:20 pm

well..you're going to need sometype of preamp for the mic, whether it be just a preamp of a mixer you're going to go like this

mic --mic cable-->Mixer/Preamp--1/8" cable-->Mic port

You'll also need a 1/8" to 1/4" adapter to be able to plug into the out of your mixer or preamp...

And yes Cool Edit will work
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Unread post by Buck23 » Fri Jul 23, 2004 6:53 am

A lot of people just use a regular computer mic, available for 5 bucks at circuit city. if you're looking for something more pricey, then I couldnt help you...
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Unread post by creaghphish » Fri Jul 23, 2004 11:30 am

do you get decent sound out of the computer mics?

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Unread post by Macht » Fri Jul 23, 2004 11:31 am

creaghphish wrote:do you get decent sound out of the computer mics?
you have to have it in a good position
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Unread post by creaghphish » Fri Jul 23, 2004 11:36 am

so just get a PC mic and fool around with the position and i can get decent sound?

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Unread post by Macht » Fri Jul 23, 2004 11:44 am

too close, it gets too staticty and the it will see,... werid.

too far away wierd.

i mean it seemed fine when i was over at a friends house and i was recording some stuff, then film asked me to do stream whihc i haven't done in severalmonths :P and i forogt a lot of it
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Unread post by creaghphish » Fri Jul 23, 2004 11:51 am

alright man thanks a lot

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Unread post by everydayDMBfan_18 » Fri Jul 23, 2004 12:00 pm

I still say its better to invest in something you'll be using in the future..but oh well :roll:
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Unread post by Macht » Fri Jul 23, 2004 12:05 pm

stfu and put on some jeans!
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Unread post by Macht » Fri Jul 23, 2004 12:09 pm

i would love that, when can you come over?
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Unread post by everydayDMBfan_18 » Fri Jul 23, 2004 12:13 pm

...ugh...
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