Need a new USB mic. - Lets Beef

**Mindless** · #1 10-07-2013, 07:43 PM

I've been broadcasting/recording my podcast with a thirty dollar USB mic from Target for a while now and I just really don't like it. It just isn't hot enough. I have to get right up on it in order to be heard and even then what it picks up is fairly muted. So I wanna pick something better up to record with. My budget is really small though and I've got about $100 to maybe $120 maximum I want to spend on it. I've looked at some mics on Amazon and Musician's Friend but I honestly don't know shit about khz or what a cardiod pickup pattern does so I thought I'd ask you fine folks if you could help me pick something that isn't going to be complete shit.

**Mindless** · 10-07-2013, 07:43 PM

I've been broadcasting/recording my podcast with a thirty dollar USB mic from Target for a while now and I just really don't like it. It just isn't hot enough. I have to get right up on it in order to be heard and even then what it picks up is fairly muted. So I wanna pick something better up to record with. My budget is really small though and I've got about $100 to maybe $120 maximum I want to spend on it. I've looked at some mics on Amazon and Musician's Friend but I honestly don't know shit about khz or what a cardiod pickup pattern does so I thought I'd ask you fine folks if you could help me pick something that isn't going to be complete shit.

**Mindless** · #2 10-07-2013, 08:48 PM

Nobody?

**Mindless** · 10-07-2013, 08:48 PM

Nobody?

**AmBitiousFlow** · #3 10-07-2013, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mindless

I've been broadcasting/recording my podcast with a thirty dollar USB mic from Target for a while now and I just really don't like it. It just isn't hot enough. I have to get right up on it in order to be heard and even then what it picks up is fairly muted. So I wanna pick something better up to record with. My budget is really small though and I've got about $100 to maybe $120 maximum I want to spend on it. I've looked at some mics on Amazon and Musician's Friend but I honestly don't know shit about khz or what a cardiod pickup pattern does so I thought I'd ask you fine folks if you could help me pick something that isn't going to be complete shit.

MXL 990 is decent fam and I believe they have a straight usb one...I had that one and the MXL 4000....both were awesome! The 4000 had an option on decreasing the DB's -10 if it was too loud but I paid $200 for the 4000...The Mxl 990 varies in type so prices differ...I bought an MXL Mic Mate to convert them to USB because the pre-amp went out...worked perfect...

**AmBitiousFlow** · 10-07-2013, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mindless

I've been broadcasting/recording my podcast with a thirty dollar USB mic from Target for a while now and I just really don't like it. It just isn't hot enough. I have to get right up on it in order to be heard and even then what it picks up is fairly muted. So I wanna pick something better up to record with. My budget is really small though and I've got about $100 to maybe $120 maximum I want to spend on it. I've looked at some mics on Amazon and Musician's Friend but I honestly don't know shit about khz or what a cardiod pickup pattern does so I thought I'd ask you fine folks if you could help me pick something that isn't going to be complete shit.

MXL 990 is decent fam and I believe they have a straight usb one...I had that one and the MXL 4000....both were awesome! The 4000 had an option on decreasing the DB's -10 if it was too loud but I paid $200 for the 4000...The Mxl 990 varies in type so prices differ...I bought an MXL Mic Mate to convert them to USB because the pre-amp went out...worked perfect...

**Mindless** · #4 10-07-2013, 09:35 PM

I was looking at this one but it started talking about Mghz and Cardioid shit and I was like "I'm just gonna ask somebody so I don't end up with a piece of shit mic I hate."

Also this one

I'll take a look at MXL mics and see if they've got something in what I'm looking to spend. I just want it for my podcast and to do voice overs for Let's Plays so I don't need a super expensive ultra high quality mic. Just something that's hot enough that I don't have to be .000001 inches from the mic for it to hear me like the one I have no and is at least decently crisp and clear.

**Mindless** · 10-07-2013, 09:35 PM

I was looking at this one but it started talking about Mghz and Cardioid shit and I was like "I'm just gonna ask somebody so I don't end up with a piece of shit mic I hate."

Also this one

I'll take a look at MXL mics and see if they've got something in what I'm looking to spend. I just want it for my podcast and to do voice overs for Let's Plays so I don't need a super expensive ultra high quality mic. Just something that's hot enough that I don't have to be .000001 inches from the mic for it to hear me like the one I have no and is at least decently crisp and clear.

**AmBitiousFlow** · #5 10-07-2013, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mindless

I was looking at this one but it started talking about Mghz and Cardioid shit and I was like "I'm just gonna ask somebody so I don't end up with a piece of shit mic I hate."

Amazon.com: Bad Axx BA-UM600-KIT Studio USB Cardioid Condenser Microphone Kit: Musical Instruments

Also this one
Amazon.com: CAD U3 Limited Edition USB Studio Recording Microphone Bundle with Pop Filter and Polishing Cloth - Midnight Blue: Musical Instruments

I'll take a look at MXL mics and see if they've got something in what I'm looking to spend. I just want it for my podcast and to do voice overs for Let's Plays so I don't need a super expensive ultra high quality mic. Just something that's hot enough that I don't have to be .000001 inches from the mic for it to hear me like the one I have no and is at least decently crisp and clear.

Probably couldnt go wrong with either..I know the CAD is a classic condenser mic...Use to see alotta ppl use em...good for Podcast..Cardioid is just the shape of the mic...You could probably find a nice MXL on amazon for a good price..Bought mine from musicians friend tho..

**AmBitiousFlow** · 10-07-2013, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mindless

I was looking at this one but it started talking about Mghz and Cardioid shit and I was like "I'm just gonna ask somebody so I don't end up with a piece of shit mic I hate."

Amazon.com: Bad Axx BA-UM600-KIT Studio USB Cardioid Condenser Microphone Kit: Musical Instruments

Also this one
Amazon.com: CAD U3 Limited Edition USB Studio Recording Microphone Bundle with Pop Filter and Polishing Cloth - Midnight Blue: Musical Instruments

I'll take a look at MXL mics and see if they've got something in what I'm looking to spend. I just want it for my podcast and to do voice overs for Let's Plays so I don't need a super expensive ultra high quality mic. Just something that's hot enough that I don't have to be .000001 inches from the mic for it to hear me like the one I have no and is at least decently crisp and clear.

Probably couldnt go wrong with either..I know the CAD is a classic condenser mic...Use to see alotta ppl use em...good for Podcast..Cardioid is just the shape of the mic...You could probably find a nice MXL on amazon for a good price..Bought mine from musicians friend tho..

**Student** · #6 10-07-2013, 09:54 PM

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/yeti-pro...1#tab=overview
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/nessie-a...one&cp=2&lp=13
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/snowball...one&cp=2&lp=24

**Student** · 10-07-2013, 09:54 PM

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/yeti-pro...1#tab=overview
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/nessie-a...one&cp=2&lp=13
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/snowball...one&cp=2&lp=24

**Mindless** · #7 10-07-2013, 10:01 PM

I looked at the Blue mics but they have built in pop filters and from what I understand those kind of mics tend to have a muted sound.

**Mindless** · 10-07-2013, 10:01 PM

I looked at the Blue mics but they have built in pop filters and from what I understand those kind of mics tend to have a muted sound.

#8 10-07-2013, 11:27 PM

Samson. I believe, if I'm not.mistaken, they have the c03u kit(recording software, MIC, desk stand.) for $150ish.

10-07-2013, 11:27 PM

Samson. I believe, if I'm not.mistaken, they have the c03u kit(recording software, MIC, desk stand.) for $150ish.

I AM EGO · #9 10-07-2013, 11:31 PM

You could grab the AT020 USB by Audio Technica, great mic. I use it record my music which you can check quality followin the link in the sig. It's also reasonably cheap.

I AM EGO · 10-07-2013, 11:31 PM

You could grab the AT020 USB by Audio Technica, great mic. I use it record my music which you can check quality followin the link in the sig. It's also reasonably cheap.