Hey Everyone!

I have read through the thread here and outside of the bickering, there seems to be a lot of great advice. I have not viewed any further comment from Maltess but have witnessed a lot of thread hijacking, so I have decided to join the ranks, apparently you
all are a bad influence on me. LOL!!!
Anyway, my comment has to do with a mic that I bought at a local music shop in addition to a question on what is suggested for a good large diaphragm condenser mic for recording.

First, I purchased an SHS OM-V1 at my local music store for a mere $50. The reason I purchased it was because the owner hooked up the mic and let me try it through his speakers. The sounds was very even and rich. I was only speaking and quite frankly had no idea what I was looking for. Since then I have used it for home recording and have gotten a lot of positive feedback on the rich sound that it has provided. Most people ask what I am using assuming it is one of the more expensive mics. The store owner had compared the sound to a Shure Beta which was the model I had been suggested to purchase from the participants on another forum. All and all I can say that I have been happy with my purchase and continue to use it. So, if you are looking for an inexpensive, starting mic, I would highly recommend the SHS OM-V1 ... I checked and ebay has it for $60, but I am certain more savvy ebay users can commandeer a better price.

Anyway, that leads to my question. I have done some online collaboration using another "knock off" brand condenser microphone. I was very happy with it as well. Unfortunately, I was not able to use it for more than 3 months before I was lazy and left it on the mic stand and one of my children or my dogs knocked it over breaking the microphone. I honestly can not recall the name brand right now, but I was wondering if anyone had suggestions on lower cost condenser microphones since I am now in need a another one.

Well while I am at it, I might as well ask about my performance microphone. I am trying to get a band together to play out locally and perform Country music. I would like to purchase a wireless microphone for performance. Any suggestions in this area?
Part B to the above question... since I have witnessed incredible advice on this forum... are there any suggested equipment stock that I should purchase to make myself more marketable as a lead singer? What do you own, if you play out and why?

Thanks so much for reading my comment and for anyone who takes the time to reply.
Sincerely,
Jacquee Rae

Last edited by Jacquee Rae; 01/03/08 04:24 PM.
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