Hello,
Do you already install on your low or high whistle a microphone and a ampli with speakers?
Could you give me any informations? or your experience?
if i felt the need for a good microphone, i’d buy an AKG 3000.
i compared several microphones one day, including models priced well over 1000 euro’s.
to my ears this AKG gives you the best natural sound.
Hey Stefpat,
There was an electronics discussion a while back where “eskin” was talking about some microphones; sounds like he’s into sound.
http://chiffboard.mati.ca/viewtopic.php?t=18581&highlight=iriver
BTW, nice photos! Those underwater shots are really good. Are the pictures just for personal enjoyment or are you professional?
I would suggest:
Shure SM57 for use on stage/through PA system
Sony Stereo Mic for use with MD recorder
If you want to clip the mic ONTO the whistle, look at the AKG C416/418 (excellent freq response, but requires phantom power from a mixing desk)
For recording/home studio my preferences would be -
Rode NT1 (relatively inexpensive - nice colourful sound particularly on low whistle)
AKG C1000/3000 - more neutral sound, great value for money
Shure SM57 - great all rounder
Hope this helps?!
Parkwood
No, I am an amateur. I used a disposable camera for underwater pictures!
How much is it? and where can I find these equipments?
Hello again,
Try thomann.de for prices - I have had stuff shipped from there to the UK… very competitive.
If you let me know what equipment you intend to use the mic with I can suggest which one to go for.
Rough prices are:
Shure SM57 £69
Sony Stereo Mic £69
Rode NT1 £130
AKG C1000 £100
AKG C3000 £179
the AKG 1000 could run on battery power. but for the other mics, you need at least this:
http://www.musik-service.de/ProduX/PA/Mischpulte/Yamaha_MG102_FR.htm
My all around favorite microphone is the AKG C3000B w/Cable & Case. You will need a phantom power source on the mixing board because this is a 1" diaphram condenser mic. Of course, I got that one because you gotta have an excellent mic to get good sound from the uilleann pipes. I use it on stage and in our studio (a spare bedroom).
For a whistle and on stage, usually one of the el-cheapo vocal Shure mics will work well enough to get you by.
I don’t normally like AKGs, but 'tis just personal preference. If i have my pick, i’ll go for a Newman or a Sennheiser (probably misspelled, both!). I think the AKGs lack personality.
That AKG mentioned by fancypiper above is a fine mike, i’ve used it a couple of times. Not good for stage (live PA) work; it picks up feedback easily.
Phantom power need not be a problem. You can pick up a phantom power box for less than $50, usually connecting to AC power and supplying 48v to the microphone. There are battery powered ones, but really 9v is too little power for most mikes. I don’t think you can buy a mixing console without phantom power, though. I’ve carried a phantom power module around but very rarely had to use it.
Ordinary stage sound men (and the majority are) have a very hard time with the AKG C 3000 B. Good soundmen know it’s characteristics and really like them and have no trouble with feedback (if the monitor isn’t pointed at it).
Give a quick look at their equalizer, if the knobs form a smiley or frowney face, you had better watch out for terrible acoustic sound. Good soundmen start with straight EQ knobs.
If they can mike a harp and make it sound like a harp, they are usually good.
At least, that is my experience.