Reddit Reddit reviews MXL 440 Multipurpose Large-Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone

We found 2 Reddit comments about MXL 440 Multipurpose Large-Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.

Musical Instruments
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Multipurpose Condenser Microphones
Recording & Stage Microphones
MXL 440 Multipurpose Large-Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone
Multipurpose large-diaphragm microphoneGreat for vocals and a wide range of instrumentsFET preamp with balanced output and low noiseExcellent sound for all studio applications
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2 Reddit comments about MXL 440 Multipurpose Large-Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone:

u/JohannesVerne · 2 pointsr/Filmmakers

Hello, I am a voice artist so this is right up my alley!

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Unfortunately, "cheap" is a relative term to microphones, and usually winds up expensive one way or another. Also, to get stereo you are going to need two mics, or a mic with two capsules, and will be paying about the same either way. There is also the matter of the recording; for the best audio you will want an XLR mic, but that ads another piece of equipment to buy (interface or mixer). Also, if the person doesn't know how to use a mic properly, that may cause issues with the audio.

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Now that I've got the negativity out of the way, here are a few things I would suggest taking into consideration:

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  1. Buy a cheap pair of mics (MXL is a good company for lower priced mics that still have a good sound) and a Focusrite Scarlet interface, ask them to get the mic stands, and do a discord chat while they record so you can direct live.

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  2. Essentially the same as above, but only use one mic and record mono. For voice, you typically wont get any benefit from stereo, and it doubles the file size. This would also let you get a somewhat better microphone for the same amount of money.

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  3. Find a studio in their area to record in. This may wind up cheaper, depending on how long you will be recording for and the studio's rates, and there is the added benefit of top level equipment and people who know how to set it up.

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    As for mic selection, get a large diaphragm condenser, with a cardiod pick-up pattern, preferably with at least a 40hz-18khz frequency response. This will be best for voice, and should pick up instrumentals pretty well at that (depending on the mic). If you want stereo, you will need two mics, or a mic with two capsules (will say it is a stereo mic), but you can make an artificial stereo signal from mono in editing, which wouldn't be difficult for a stationary voice/instrument. You will also be better served to get clean, quality audio recorded and "dirty it up" in post, as this will give you more freedom of control with how the audio turns out. Just changing the EQ can give you a different sound, you can add in static, anything like that, but you won't be limited by the recorded quality.

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    Feel free to PM me if you need any more help or info on setup, editing, or anything like that (so long as it's sound related). I hope this answer helped!
u/super8scientist · 1 pointr/homestudios

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Audio-Technica-AT2020-Cardioid-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B0006H92QK

https://www.amazon.co.uk/MXL-440-Studio-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B004D8ETUW/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_3?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1493827235&sr=1-3-fkmr1&keywords=MXL+R144

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AKG-P120-High-Performance-Recording-Microphone/dp/B00M9CUOKI/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1493827778&sr=1-1&keywords=AKG+perception

Update: Potentially one of these three?