if you're really on a budget the sure sm58 can do really well with an ok tube amp. compressor/gate/limiter is good to add to that signal chain. yes, its designed as stage mic n prolly the greatist, but yes it can do good for recording especially if your sound proofing aint to good.
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my favorite all time hiphop mic is the SENNHEISER MD 421 II. this is tried n true in studio setting. wat was used at "ready or not" studios (131 and st nicholas, harlem, the "make it or break it videos" tv show home base circa late 80's to early 2000s). recording 1000's of hiphop songs n demos in its time, many you know well.
i just wanted to put it out there cause it can be had for a few hundred dollars as opposed to 1000's and its even forgiving in non sound booth envions.
and also im curious what else is good cause mic selection is quite hit or mis wen it comes down to recording hiphop well.
if you find info stating it's a drum mic dont worry, just think of the many voluminous percussive consonant sounds in hiphop and you'll quickly see why some of the fanciest, most sensive and expensive condensers on the market can fail the mc while this can save him.
if youre a recording mc and you find a mic that works really well for you, you may want to consider owning it so you can take it to various studios you record at so you can tell the engineer to patch you in with it.
"The MD 421 II is one of the best known microphones in the world. Its excellent sound qualities enable it to cope with the most diverse recording conditions and broadcasting applications. The five position bass control enhances its ‘all-round’ qualities. Colour: black, sound inlet basket: refined steel, black."
however
my favorite all time hiphop mic is the SENNHEISER MD 421 II. this is tried n true in studio setting. wat was used at "ready or not" studios (131 and st nicholas, harlem, the "make it or break it videos" tv show home base circa late 80's to early 2000s). recording 1000's of hiphop songs n demos in its time, many you know well.
i just wanted to put it out there cause it can be had for a few hundred dollars as opposed to 1000's and its even forgiving in non sound booth envions.
and also im curious what else is good cause mic selection is quite hit or mis wen it comes down to recording hiphop well.
if you find info stating it's a drum mic dont worry, just think of the many voluminous percussive consonant sounds in hiphop and you'll quickly see why some of the fanciest, most sensive and expensive condensers on the market can fail the mc while this can save him.
if youre a recording mc and you find a mic that works really well for you, you may want to consider owning it so you can take it to various studios you record at so you can tell the engineer to patch you in with it.
"The MD 421 II is one of the best known microphones in the world. Its excellent sound qualities enable it to cope with the most diverse recording conditions and broadcasting applications. The five position bass control enhances its ‘all-round’ qualities. Colour: black, sound inlet basket: refined steel, black."
