Best Microphones for Home Recording

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Audio-Technica AT2020 Professional

Best Price: $109.00

from www.musiciansfriend.com
great for a home studio and is not a big gash in your wallet.
from www.zzounds.com
on the other hand the smaller diaphragm makes the mic suitable for close miking (6-8"), at larger distance doesn't sound as good, but for home studio this is a plus since you avoid the acoustic
from www.musiciansfriend.com
and these things rocked the house!
from evilbellylint, www.shopping.com
the bottom line: for the home recording enthusiast, i don't believe you will find a mic with better sonic quality at this price.
from www.musiciansfriend.com
i am still working on putting together a home studio and am on a tight budget.

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Positives: Clear Sound Quality, Clear Voice Quality, Easy To Setup, Impedance: 100 ohms

2 RECOMMENDED by 9 people for HOME RECORDING

Rode NT1A Professional

Best Price: $374.00

from www.zzounds.com
it can be less than optimum for a small "home studio." you really have to isolate the singer with some dampening material around as well, or you will get lots of reflections from the room, and will
from www.zzounds.com
quality: 100% for home studios sound: ok...what many people don't know is........it doesnt matter about the sound quality although this mic really has it.
from www.zzounds.com
great, especialy for those with less bass heavy voices overall: this mic is perfect for home project studios and is very versatile when it comes to recording anything (from vocals to instruments).
from www.musiciansfriend.com
i am a home recording engineer and had been recording for about 6 months or so with a shure sm58 until i found this.
from www.zzounds.com
desirability: definitely adds that "pro" look to any home or project studio.

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Positives: Clear Sound Quality, Clear Voice Quality, Great Durablity, Impedance: 100 ohms

3 RECOMMENDED by 8 people for HOME RECORDING

MXL CUBE

Best Price: $99.00

from www.zzounds.com
i use it in my home digital studio setting and have got nothing great results!
from www.zzounds.com
support: the company president regularly posts and replies to posts on homerecording.com overall: wish it had more polar patterns but that would increase the price.
from www.zzounds.com
overall: i use this mic for a ton of stuff in a home recording atmosphere: an overhead for cymbals/drums, vocals, acoustic guitar, percusssion, etc.
from www.amazon.com
but the cons are there is a humming sound which goes on which is a bit audible and this product for mono recording not for stereo recording....but its always accepted for a home recording or studio
from www.amazon.com
for the price it's a perfect mic for a home hobby studio like mine.

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Positives: Clear Sound Quality, Good Portability, Easy To Use, Impedance: 100 ohms

4 RECOMMENDED by 6 people for HOME RECORDING

AKG Perception 200 Professional

Best Price: $290.00

from www.beachaudio.com
i use it for home recording (amateur).
from www.beachaudio.com
best uses: i use it in my homestudio pros: clear sound, easy to use, versatile bottom line: yes, i would recommend this to a friend
from www.zzounds.com
i have the rode nt1-a, as well, for home recording, and will soon add an akg small condenser cardioid and, likeky a 414.
from www.amazon.com
i highly recommend this microphone to serious home recorders or studio operators wanting quality on a tight budget.
from www.amazon.com
i'm fairly new to the home recording scene, though i have an intermediate working knowledge of how things operate and i have a very good ear.

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Positives: Clear Sound Quality, Clear Voice Quality, Easy To Use, Professional Compatibility: Recording

5 RECOMMENDED by 4 people for HOME RECORDING

Audio-Technica PRO 88W-R35 Professional

Best Price: $179.00

from www.amazon.com
this set is perfect for home footage or small corporate jobs.
from www.amazon.com
when testing, i was in the back of my house, and i sent my wife to the street in the front, i could hear her perfectly.
from www.amazon.com
this wireless system is a must if your subject will be moving, like walking in a home showcasing real estate, or maybe outdoor recreations.
from www.amazon.com
the rear cam picked up the audio over a monitor from the house sound system and the front cam picked up the audio with this audio technica wireless on the groom's lapel.

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Positives: Clear Sound Quality, Comfortable, Easy To Use, Professional Compatibility: Installed,Video Filming

Logitech USB Desktop Consumer

Best Price: $24.00

from www.walmart.com
at one point, i was recording myself singing on the bottom floor of my house while i could hear someone else washing the dishes one floor up.
from www.newegg.com
it also has a stylish design and a long microphone that can adjust to any angle.cons: noneother thoughts: best microphone for home use; buy now!
from www.amazon.com
i am doing a podcast show from my home office for the first time, and this microphone is perfect.
from www.amazon.com
labtec did their homework when they designed this mic, and i'm very glad that logitech offers it.
from www.amazon.com
using your computer, the software and this microphone, you definitely can create your own in-house recording studio.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Clear Voice Quality, Clear Sound Quality, Frequency Response: 100 - 16000 Hz

Samson USB Dynamic

Best Price: $105.00

from www.amazon.com
i purchased this microphone to record vocals for song demos in my home studio.
from www.amazon.com
hi everyone, i was looking for a studio quality microphone for my home office to do audio and webcam recordings.
from www.amazon.com
so many amateurs who wish to set up their own home audio recording studios max out their credit lines to buy the top, name-brand, latest craze in mixers, stands, isolation accesories, speakers,

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Positives: Clear Sound Quality, Strong Sensitivity, Easy To Use, Impedance: 200 ohms

Audio-Technica PRO-88W Consumer

Best Price: $146.00

from www.amazon.com
the rear cam picked up the audio over a monitor from the house sound system and the front cam picked up the audio with this audio technica wireless on the groom's lapel.
from www.amazon.com
this wireless system is a must if your subject will be moving, like walking in a home showcasing real estate, or maybe outdoor recreations.
from www.amazon.com
when testing, i was in the back of my house, and i sent my wife to the street in the front, i could hear her perfectly.
from www.amazon.com
this set is perfect for home footage or small corporate jobs.

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Positives: Clear Sound Quality, Easy To Setup, Comfortable, Connectivity: Wireless

Nady Starpower SP-4C

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from www.amazon.com
this mic is the cheapest i was able to find for a home karaoke set up and it is worth it.
from www.amazon.com
it is just fine for normal family needs for home, reunions, etc.
from www.amazon.com
i've been a musician for a good 20+ years now, and i just wanted something cheap to use with my home studio setup.

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Positives: Strong Build Quality, Clear Sound Quality, Great Durablity

Behringer B-2 Pro Professional

Best Price: $160.00

from www.zzounds.com
the recording and sound was pretty clean, especially considering it was a home recording).
from www.zzounds.com
feature: it has some cool extras, not top notch but if you are an at home musician or hobbyist there is no reason you need a whole lot more.
from www.zzounds.com
unless you want to take out a home equity loan!!!!
from www.zzounds.com
if music is just a hobby, this is a good mic for home recording, and once you've got more experience, and more money you can upgrade to something better.
from www.zzounds.com
value: worth every penny, works well for home recording hobbyists or musicians.

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Positives: Clear Voice Quality, Strong Build Quality, Clear Sound Quality, Impedance: 1000 ohms

Shure SM57 Professional

Best Price: $103.00

from Paulblow, www.shopping.com
it's the perfect choice for anyone wanting to do quality home recording.
from Dr.P, www.shopping.com
for the home recording studio, it is possibly the first choice for many, ...

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Positives: Clear Sound Quality, Excellent Durablity, Good Portability, Impedance: 150 ohms

Samson C01U Professional

Best Price: $109.00

from www.amazon.com
i use it for my home studio, and this mic gives me a real good quality.
from www.amazon.com
it's an exellent mic for in home recordings.
from www.amazon.com
i have been recording when my roommate is on the phone across the house and her voice is picked up when i can't hear it with my ears.
from www.amazon.com
someone remarked that if anything it was only good enough for home studio use and that was much more than i wanted for a better price then i could have imagined.
from www.amazon.com
i have used it in my home studio and in the field.

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Positives: Clear Sound Quality, Excellent Portability, Easy To Setup, Professional Compatibility: Recording

AKG Large-Diaphragm True Condensor Cardioid EA

AKG Large-Diaphragm True Condensor Cardioid Microphone EA PERCEPTION220 Microphone

Best Price: $149.00

from www.amazon.com
i just started using this for some home recording and the sound is just great.
from www.amazon.com
the mic itself: when recording i must make sure nobody is in my house, this thing will pick up a pin-drop from a mile away.

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Positives: Clear Sound Quality, Easy To Use, Clear Voice Quality, Impedance: 200 ohms

Audio-Technica AT3035 Professional

Best Price: $169.00

from www.amazon.com
however, i was still able to get great vocals down in a fairly open second floor room in my home recording studio.
from www.shopping.com
the bottom line: a great home recording microphone for vocal, acoustic instruments or live group settings.

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Positives: Strong Sensitivity, Easy To Use, Clear Sound Quality, Impedance: 250 ohms

Shure SM58-CN Professional

Best Price: $155.00

from moltar_cam, www.shopping.com
the bottom line: not for amateurs recording studios or home studios but great if you know your going to need it.

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Positives: Strong Sensitivity, Strong Output Strength, Clear Voice Quality, Impedance: 300 ohms

MXL MXL.007 USB Large Gold Diaphragm Stereo

Best Price: $184.00

from www.amazon.com
however, one drawback is that it tends to easily catch small noises, such as clicks or noises that are going on in your house/apartment/etc.
from www.amazon.com
for home recording dont go for a different mic this mic will definatly suit your purposes.

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Positives: Clear Sound Quality, Easy To Setup, Strong Build Quality, Professional Compatibility: Recording,Performance,Broadcast

Samson 5kit 5-Piece Drum Mic Set Professional

Best Price: $152.00

from www.amazon.com
someone remarked that if anything it was only good enough for home studio use and that was much more than i wanted for a better price then i could have imagined.
from www.amazon.com
i have used it in my home studio and in the field.
from www.amazon.com
this is a must have for the small home studio.
from www.amazon.com
i have some decent mics in my cabinet, as well as a nice preamp, a/d converter and fire wire interface for my home multitracking setup.
from www.amazon.com
i made one with an old slim metal coat hanger, and an old thong that i found in my house.

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Positives: Clear Sound Quality, Easy To Setup, Strong Sensitivity, Connectivity: Cable

Shure 8900WD Consumer

Best Price: $43.00

from www.amazon.com
it works perfect for my home video camera, its sound/voice reception is good and narrows to the speaker or sound source meant to record.
from www.amazon.com
i use this mike for home karaoke practice and it works great.

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Positives: Clear Sound Quality, Strong Sensitivity, Longer Cable Length, Impedance: 600 ohms

Samson C01

Best Price: $81.00

from www.amazon.com
i use it for my home studio, and this mic gives me a real good quality.
from www.amazon.com
i have used it in my home studio and in the field.
from www.amazon.com
someone remarked that if anything it was only good enough for home studio use and that was much more than i wanted for a better price then i could have imagined.
from www.amazon.com
it's an exellent mic for in home recordings.
from www.amazon.com
i have been recording when my roommate is on the phone across the house and her voice is picked up when i can't hear it with my ears.

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Positives: Clear Sound Quality, Easy To Setup, Good Adjustability, Impedance: 200 ohms

Nady Systems SP-4C Professional

Best Price: $28.00

from www.amazon.com
i've been a musician for a good 20+ years now, and i just wanted something cheap to use with my home studio setup.

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Positives: Clear Voice Quality, Clear Sound Quality, Strong Sensitivity, Impedance: 250 ohms

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