Diaphragm Studio
Usb Mic or Studio Condensor?
I plan to get a Samson C01U usb mic if there is a master software for a $100
on these site
http://www.jr.com
http://www.sweetwater.com
http://www.musiciansfriend.com
http://www.pssl.com
Or I plan to get a MXL 3000 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone only if the MXL Mic Mate XLR to USB Mic Interface with Phantom Power works with Mixcraft3
Help me please i'm just trying to get good sound quality vocals(& vocals only)
I do rap, hip hop, R&B
what should i go with and which keyboard controller sounds like a better deal by features?
M-Audio KeyRig 25 MIDI Controller$99.00
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/MAudio-KeyRig-25-MIDI-Controller?sku=702879
or
M-Audio KeyRig 49 USB Keyboard$99.99
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/MAudio-KeyRig-49-USB-Keyboard?sku=700932
usually i would say forget the usb and go with the condensor, but mxl, sucks, bad, just as bad as usb mics. no matter what people say it will either break flat out or you will run into internal connection problems due to shoddy manufacturing. it will last for a while, but you might as well just get an sm58 for now and save up the money for something like an Akg Perception. akg has a much better reputation than mxl. usb mics are crappy no matter what. dont buy one. get a solid interface and then a solid mic. cables and stands dont make the least bit of difference in quality. also i think you may be confused on mastering software. mastering should be done by a professional and usually if you have at least two or three songs or its kinda a waste of money. maybe you are thinking about mixing software. mastering should be left to professionals, or just dont do it. sometimes it will sound loads better but sometimes it wont. if you are just starting to get into the gear and software then i suggest you focus on the mixing/editing software commonly called a DAW (digital audio workstation), then a good interface and then a nice mic. an sm58 will suit your needs for now. but dont waste your money on any usb mics or mxl mics. reputable mic companies are:
shure
akg
Audio Technica
neumann
royer
sennheiser
i would save your money if you want good vocal quality. you are on the right track with the large diaphragm condensor, but stay with analog, not that usb crap. and after you get a decent mic and interface, the next step would be a solid Mic Pre-amp, which is like opening the gates to a whole nother realm. hope this helps!
also on the second part. it depends on what you are using the keyboard for. if you are using programs like reason which have a lot of effects knobs to be tweaked it may be best to get the keyrig 25. but if you are doing more synth piano style playing, more keys is better for playing. i have the keyrig 61 or something and it works just fine for the synth/piano stuff i do. nothing fancy. its really just a preference as to the number of keys you want. i have been told by a couple buddies that at one point you almost forget the knobs are there and usually end up tweaking with the mouse anyways. again i hope the advice helps.
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