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Author: Richie
Date: 2017-04-13 05:15
I'm a strong advocate of recording yourself and listening to it to help you improve, I find it really helps me. Up until now I've been using the microphone on my phone, which is actually decent, but I think I'm going to need an upgrade, especially for any recorded auditions. So what works for you guys? I'd prefer something portable, but it's not that important.
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2017-04-13 15:57
Zoom h2n. I have the older model h2 and it's a great recording device, doesn't cost much, works on batteries OR wall plug and is just overall great.
I use it to record groups that I play with so we can hear what we need to focus one. Works great.
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: afoustic
Date: 2017-04-13 17:39
I use an Rode iXY microphone on my iPhone. Works a treat and comes with a nice carry case making it easy to cart around. If you've got an iPhone then well worth considering. Not too expensive either.
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Author: Sean.Perrin
Date: 2017-04-27 08:09
I was recommended that Ribbon mics do the best job of recording clarinets by Tom Puwalski. This is what was used on my album as well.
For pocket recording, though, I use a ShureMV88 attached to my iPhone. Does an amazing job but is best placed at a distance.
Founder and host of the Clarineat Podcast: http://www.clarineat.com
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Author: TomS
Date: 2017-04-27 17:23
Ribbon microphones can be awesome ... however the high frequencies droop on most microphones so they have a mellow, therefore not accurate sound. And they can very easily be damaged.
I owned some "long ribbon" microphones marketed by Cascade ... the model was VIN-JET ... most musical sound at about $200.00 ea. (I preferred them to my $3000.00 Schoeps) ... but, you could not keep them running. Very fragile, I treated them like they were made of nitroglycerin but still had them re-ribboned 3 times!
If you are gonna get some ribbons, try some Royers or Coles. Expensive but more rugged.
Also, the output of ribbon microphones are very low, probably 10-30 dB lower than dynamics or condensers, so you need a really quiet, high gain pre-amplifier.
But I concur, ribbon microphones rock!
Tom
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Author: Merlin_Williams
Date: 2017-04-28 06:34
Even if the OP decided to go in on the ribbon mics, they'd still need a really good preamp, and then some type of interface to get it into their recording device - their phone.
A simpler approach for easy recording would be something like a Zoom H1, or even the new H2n. They are self contained, and allow manual control over record levels.
If the OP wants room to grow, then the H4nPro, H5 or H6 from Zoom would be worth considering.
Jupiter Canada Artist/Clinician
Stratford Shakespeare Festival musician
Woodwind Doubling Channel Creator on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/WoodwindDoubling
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Author: TomS
Date: 2017-04-28 17:07
A device like the Zoom or Tascam is the best approach for everyday diagnostic recording ... not quite the quality of a good pair of Ribbons (or other microphone designs) with a good microphone pre-amplifier and A/D converter, but it too much bulk to deal with unless some serious recordings are the goal.
I keep a pair of AKG-214s and a Focusrite interface setup for my everyday recording ... and in a lively empty bedroom. But this is really more stuff than you need ...
The point about "manual control over record levels" is very important ... auto level systems pump and squish and don't do a good job ...
Tom
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