Lots of reviewers are mentioning the CEntrance MicPort Pro. Does anyone know how it compares to the MXL Micmate Pro which costs half as much?
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I've owned both and used them with several microphones, including the V01A and a higher end Neumann. In every case, I've preferred the MicPort Pro. The sound is cleaner and warmer, there's almost no hiss, and the thing's durable. I've had my MicPort for several years and still use it as a back up when I travel. I donated the Micmate to a high school drama program. The cord's short on the MicPort Pro and the Phantom Power button is tiny. Still, those are minor complaints. I would, however, invest in a longer cable if you're trying to keep your computer (and computer noise) away from the microphone.
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I've owned both and used them with several microphones, including the V01A and a higher end Neumann. In every case, I've preferred the MicPort Pro. The sound is cleaner and warmer, there's almost no hiss, and the thing's durable. I've had my MicPort for several years and still use it as a back up when I travel. I donated the Micmate to a high school drama program. The cord's short on the MicPort Pro and the Phantom Power button is tiny. Still, those are minor complaints. I would, however, invest in a longer cable if you're trying to keep your computer (and computer noise) away from the microphone. I've owned both and used them with several microphones, including the V01A and a higher end Neumann. In every case, I've preferred the MicPort Pro. The sound is cleaner and warmer, there's almost no hiss, and the thing's durable. I've had my MicPort for several years and still use it as a back up when I travel. I donated the Micmate to a high school drama program. The cord's short on the MicPort Pro and the Phantom Power button is tiny. Still, those are minor complaints. I would, however, invest in a longer cable if you're trying to keep your computer (and computer noise) away from... » Read More I've owned both and used them with several microphones, including the V01A and a higher end Neumann. In every case, I've preferred the MicPort Pro. The sound is cleaner and warmer, there's almost no hiss, and the thing's durable. I've had my MicPort for several years and still use it as a back up when I travel. I donated the Micmate to a high school drama program. The cord's short on the MicPort Pro and the Phantom Power button is tiny. Still, those are minor complaints. I would, however, invest in a longer cable if you're trying to keep your computer (and computer noise) away from the microphone. « Show Less
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We use the MXL AC404 for exactly this purpose, with about 30 people. The main factors to consider are the positioning and reverberation. This mic does an excellent job with either Skype, Hangouts, Flash Media Encoder, whatever.
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I got my stand at guitarcenter. I actually went to their store and told them the mic I have and they recommended a few stands. It all depends what stand you want and your budget. This mic is expensive, so get a decent stand. I believe I paid no more than 100$ on my DR Pro Tripod Mic stand. They have it available for 71.99 on their website. It's made very well!
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I've been using the m-audio fast track pro. Basically , this a good mic used primarily for overhead recording -- drums, pianos. But I've used it on vocals and guitar and it's good but only as good as ur pre amp. If ur interface doesn't have good preamps I would recommend buying an external one if ur serious about getting high fidelity recordings. Hope that helps
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Depends on your usage. For stage work, the AT Pro61 and the Sennheiser e838 are fairly equivalent; the straight 58 is close, but has less output. The Nuemann KMS105 is nice, but pricey for average stage use. For recording, it depends on how much you want to spend. Lower end: AT4040 is a good one. Moving up the price I like the Nuemann TLM49. Taking it up a few notches is the Nuemann TLM67 or U87. For the money (which is quite a bit) though, I like the Josephson C715; it's clean, airy, accurate without sounding brittle.
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I'm don't know how the performance of the Paradigm 100ct stacksup but, The Definitive Pro 600 is top notch. The Pro 600 is a lower end set up by Definitive standards yet the performance i feel is unmatched for the price range. I have given home theater demos for fmaily and friends that are knowledgable in home audio and time after time they are impressed with the sound quality.......
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Very good. Highly recommended. You will need to experiment with the level settings, it's not a "plug in and go" mic. But if you read the manual (maybe a google search too) and take your time you will be rewarded.
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They are both great. The pro caster is a little better sounding but it does not have headphone monitoring or usb. If you have a mixer and phantom power and xlr cables and need a mix for more than I one person for an interview, the pro is better
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I use them primarily for drama presentations and testimonials. I rarely get feedback because each mic has its own frequency. It has been used a couple of times for singing and it was okay. However, I do experience channels going dead intermittently. I've sent back once and the overall response comment was operator error. I will be upgrading as soon as the budget allows.
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I found it doesn't have a lot of distortion. Is it pro-level? Not even close, but for a budget and for most people that might listen to recordings done with it, it will be fine. I've recorded performances with it, and as a shotgun mic, it filters out external noise nicely.
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Go for it. Set your software up to use the built in mike. Don't even bother plugging in the mike cable as it doesn't work and could confuse your computer and software. Amazing item for <$5
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The rode video mic is the way to go. its about 150 dollars, but it's the best consumer mic out there for that price.
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Wendy,I am a guitar player, but a friend of mine that plays violin professionally at Disneyland tried the AKG 411 and said that it was too midrangy for his tastes. He prefers a lavalier mic he paid $25 for at Radio Shack. He places the mic behind the bridge. He plays live with it and has no feedback problems. I have heard it and it sounds great. He said he prefers this mic over the expensive mics he has tried.D
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I bet the Arcam doesn't sound ten times better (than the PAR21) and a couple of those reviews reveal some behavior I wouldn't tolerate on a high powered audio system. A quality audio cable will usually deliver the best sound but lacks the bluetooth convenience.
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Believe it or not, I DID find a Pyle Pro PPMIK Dynamic Microphone AND several other brands thru KMART.com.Price for the Pyle Pro PPMIK is $10.87.
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As a pro engineer . I work with Nationals and popular acts . I find there are many different Mics that are preferred . Although the most favored mic is the Shure SM 58 or the Beta 58 . The beta has a little more gain which gives the voice a stronger sense and better projection during use. You cant go wrong with this mic. its a workhorse .
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No. It's a terrible microphone, and it's not worth the money, no matter how cheap it is. I would advise the audio technica at875r... Around $150, and it honestly performs nearly as well as mics I've used that cost literally 10-15 times as much. A little much for those on a reaaaally tight budget, but completely worth the investmentAudio-Technica AT875R Line + Gradient Condenser Microphone