Hey all

I'm about to buy a new computer for making music. I'll primarily be making electronic music (on Cubase, but let's not have that discussion ), and for that I'll be recording some vocals and samples of everyday stuff (how original).

A former bandmate of mine has a similar set-up, and uses a Rode NT2A for similar purposes. He seems to think it was a pretty good mic for the money, and so I am thinking of getting one - does anyone else have any experience of this mic? What are the alternatives (that are the same price or cheaper - I don't want to spend too much cash; £200/$400 is my limit).

Cheeeeeeeeers

'Cheap' you say? 'Multi purpose' you say?

I give you the Audio Technica 4033! It's great! And how about that moody matt black finish!

http://www.electrical.com/item.php?page ... s/20-0.jpg

(Technically not cheap but certainly within your budget).

The only Rode mic I've ever used was the K2 valve one which was nice and very, very quiet. That NT2A one looks like it has some clever features (the variable polar pattern and pad) but I'd go for the AT one.

i would buy an oktava 219 or 319 with the michael joly premium electronics modification: http://oktavamod.com

amazing mics for the money!!!

tw

direct link to new/modded large diaphragm mics at oktavamod:

http://www.oktavamodshop.com/index.php? ... 02505b1f5f

Mr. Binary wrote:Hey all


A former bandmate of mine has a similar set-up, and uses a Rode NT2A for similar purposes. He seems to think it was a pretty good mic for the money, and so I am thinking of getting one - does anyone else have any experience of this mic?

I had two and, I would highly recommend getting one. It didn't have the sibilance problems that my tube mic had, and the polar pattern select switch is a great thing. Build quality is exceptional and the mic looks and feels expensive. Really, you could have this plus either a decent ribbon or dynamic mic, and that would cover your home recording needs, right there.

Cheap multi-purpose?

Naiant. Cheap as hell. Really useful, too.

I second the 4033 or 4040 but even CHEAPEER
The audio technical 3035 is a handy all around mic that you can scor new on Ebay for under $150

used dynamic
Electro voice re11, re18. I really dig these mics and you should be able to grab them at $40-$60 a piece.

If you're doing outdoors, field recording type stuff, you could get an EV 635A. Dynamic, omni, good sound, and would probably survive a bomb blast. They're like $100 USD new or you could find one used (I got one on eBay for $30).

Hey thanks everyone

I hadn't realised there was quite so much choice, so I'm just about to read up on all of your suggestions and decide

Thanks again