Hey everyone, I just ordered a Behringer U-PHORIA UMC22 2in2out USB interface and I'm wondering what might be best.. a USB mic or should I get an XLR that pops into the interface? I'd like to keep that cost down under $50. Thoughts? Thanks, JK
The USB interface is for connecting to your computer, not for recording. The only inputs are the XLR/instrument jacks. You can find a used Shure dynamic mic (SM5_) for $50-60 or you can try this for less. https://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro...fkZ5b9r2wozvkvSgEaaS_aE8wTmK_wx0aAnSiEALw_wcB
I use the XLR mics.. Unless you luck out and find something used, I can't see anything at your price level that's worth buying.. For a quality all around mike the SM 57 is hard to beat..Can be used for both vocals and instruments..For vocals only I'd recommend the SM 58..
I myself would like to know what type of camera and recording device people use to get a decent video sound quality.. I want to do a composition for the riff raff thread
As far as conventional mics are concerned, I have grown very fond of the Blue Encore series of microphones. I just bought another Encore 100 on a BOGO and got two of them for $100.00. They are more substantial and more linear than my SM58, As far as a usb mic that you can use both for podcasting and amaturish music recording, I recommend the Blue Snowball USB which sells in about the $100.00 price range as well. Here are the links for both. https://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro...namic-microphone--buy-one-get-one-free/k45752 https://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/blue-snowball-studio-usb-microphone
At the OP's budget (a mic that fits his interface for under $50), I have to agree with Davis and Papa Joe: that a used SM57 is almost assuredly the best bang for the buck. Even big studios will have a bunch of these for instrument recording. They aren't the most amazing mics, but for $50-70, it's a seriously solid mic, used by pros, that you can grow with. I would avoid buying too much low-end hardware that you'll wind up throwing away or selling for pennies when you're ready for the next step. An SM57 can stay in your locker forever. [It also makes for a great *baseline* mic when making comparisons to other mics, especially other dynamics.] This video shows a very good player in a quite good studio comparing an SM57 with an expensive Royer ribbon mic with different amps and different styles, and how both have a good place, alone or blended.
