Microphone?

Chrishawk4 · 12-01-2008, 07:31 PM

I am curious to know what would be the best buy for a microphone under $100 (quality wise). I want to plug one into my laptop and record on Audacity. I have no recordings of myself, and would like to record more for listening to my progression.
Thanks in advance,

Chris

johnMak · 12-01-2008, 11:36 PM

I got a simple MIC from Staples and I use THAT and Sound Recorder that came wtih my computer. I have several audio files of my progression.

This IS a good idea to do. My sister in law's friend has a "snowball" Mic hooked into her computer. but that's more than the $100 you or I want to spend.

Hope things are sounding better and better for your trumpet playing.

John Mak

tunefultrumpet · 12-01-2008, 11:41 PM

Some laptops already have good mikes built into them, my HP Compac does, so check that out first. When I mean good, I mean they will record trumpet without distortion provided you adjust the level appropriately.

Chrishawk4 · 12-02-2008, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tunefultrumpet

Some laptops already have good mikes built into them, my HP Compac does, so check that out first. When I mean good, I mean they will record trumpet without distortion provided you adjust the level appropriately.

I have a Gateway tablet customized laptop. (for school) It picks up the trumpet alright, but not as well as I would like it to.

Chris

Billyfish · 12-03-2008, 09:37 AM

Forum,

I use a (no kidding) a H-P headset with microphone. I stand back about 3 feet and it has a decent recording fidelity. For the money, it's not bad.
BUT.. I only use it for my own critique. The software I use is Audacity, again, it is free. I did copy some vinyl LP's to CD's via Audicity and it worked great. This is provided that the turn table / needle / LP / correct amplification from the turntable is all in order.

I was going to invest in a Sno Ball .. They go for about $85.00 new on eBAy. Since the headset mic worked for what I wanted, I invested in another mouthpiece.

Take Care,

hammer56 · 12-03-2008, 12:14 PM

I like the Samson CO1U. It's a studio-style condenser mic w/usb for under $80. I record my students playing duets in Garage Band. They sound great (most of the time).

SteveB · 12-05-2008, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammer56

I like the Samson CO1U. It's a studio-style condenser mic w/usb for under $80.

X2!! A great USB mike. Plus it comes with recording software.

Samson - Studio USB Condenser Microphone - C01UCW

TrumpetMD · 12-05-2008, 10:25 AM

Is there a reasonable way to plug a Shure PG57 or SM57 into a laptop?

Mike

SteveB · 12-05-2008, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrumpetMD

Is there a reasonable way to plug a Shure PG57 or SM57 into a laptop?

If your laptop has microphone level input (most likely a 1/8" jack), then you'd need an adapter cable (XLR female to 1/8" male).

12-01-2008, 07:31 PM	#1
Chrishawk4 New Friend Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 26	Microphone? I am curious to know what would be the best buy for a microphone under $100 (quality wise). I want to plug one into my laptop and record on Audacity. I have no recordings of myself, and would like to record more for listening to my progression. Thanks in advance, Chris

12-01-2008, 11:36 PM	#2
johnMak Pianissimo User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 68	Re: Microphone? I got a simple MIC from Staples and I use THAT and Sound Recorder that came wtih my computer. I have several audio files of my progression. This IS a good idea to do. My sister in law's friend has a "snowball" Mic hooked into her computer. but that's more than the $100 you or I want to spend. Hope things are sounding better and better for your trumpet playing. John Mak

12-01-2008, 11:41 PM	#3
tunefultrumpet Pianissimo User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 211	Re: Microphone? Some laptops already have good mikes built into them, my HP Compac does, so check that out first. When I mean good, I mean they will record trumpet without distortion provided you adjust the level appropriately.

12-03-2008, 09:37 AM	#5
Billyfish New Friend Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Atlanta Ga. area Posts: 4	Re: Microphone? Forum, I use a (no kidding) a H-P headset with microphone. I stand back about 3 feet and it has a decent recording fidelity. For the money, it's not bad. BUT.. I only use it for my own critique. The software I use is Audacity, again, it is free. I did copy some vinyl LP's to CD's via Audicity and it worked great. This is provided that the turn table / needle / LP / correct amplification from the turntable is all in order. I was going to invest in a Sno Ball .. They go for about $85.00 new on eBAy. Since the headset mic worked for what I wanted, I invested in another mouthpiece. Take Care, __________________ Peter E. Brown Atlanta Ga. area

12-03-2008, 12:14 PM	#6
hammer56 New Friend Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 24	Re: Microphone? I like the Samson CO1U. It's a studio-style condenser mic w/usb for under $80. I record my students playing duets in Garage Band. They sound great (most of the time). __________________ Dale Mitchell Schilke B7L King Silver Flair Dizzy Bell Benge Leonore 90 "C" Schilke 15a4 mouthpiece" Blessing flugel

12-05-2008, 10:25 AM	#8
TrumpetMD Pianissimo User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 109	Re: Microphone? Is there a reasonable way to plug a Shure PG57 or SM57 into a laptop? Mike

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