Good Quality Microphone's

[Young Ju]

Where can you find the cheapest microphone but still end up having really good quality from it? I'm trying to find a good quality mic where I don't have to spend that much money.

[CoMpLeXx]

LOL, good luck cos as you probably know, life don't work like that.

Money = quality.

But you can get a decent enough one for fairly cheap, what's your budget?

[Young Ju]

I say around 200 to 250 is my price range for right now.

[Foggy]

250 what ?
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[CPhoenix]

u'll get the most bang for ur buck buying a used mic

[Mr99Music]

not to mention, if you buy a mic, you'll also need an interface to record. I suggest buying a used mic for about $150 and a used interface for around $100

I use a Tascam US-144 interface (don't recommend it lol) that I got for $70 and a AKG Perception 420 mic I got for $150. That along with good mixing can give you decent quality for your money

[trkkazulu]

Microphones are serious business. A good mic will set you back close to $1000. A great mic can be ten times that. If you're just getting started and want something that will do a basically good job with whatever you throw at it get a Shure SM58. It's one of the industry standard workhorses and you'll have use for it even after you graduate to a more sophisticated set up.

[ObiK]

Start small. Do you have an interface? What mic do you have? If nothing I'd try a SM57 or even a Cad M179. Not the best but better than most out.

[phillipc421]

Ok let me give me 2 cents. Basically everyone will tell you that the more money you spend, the better the mic you can get. This is true in a sense. However, that is mostly irrelevant to you because you are working within a budget. I would recommend trying different mics out on your voice if there is a place nearby for you to do so. Also, don't have the attitude that you need a condenser to achieve pro-quality vocals. That is simply not true. The sound you'll get out of a 200-250 dollar condenser will be pretty similar to what you get from a dynamic.