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Pick ups or just a condenser mic?
« on: January 13, 2017, 11:15:50 AM »
With my absolutely pure acoustic 324, I've been thinking that instead of getting a pick up installed whether passive or active, I thought I might get a nice/nicer condenser mic.

Anyone have thoughts on this?  I just like the idea of keeping my 324 absolutely wireless...
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Re: Pick ups or just a condenser mic?
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2017, 12:57:01 PM »
performing or recording or both?

i've recorded with a condenser mic and it sounds fine to me but i'm not a pro
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Re: Pick ups or just a condenser mic?
« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2017, 01:31:34 PM »
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Re: Pick ups or just a condenser mic?
« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2017, 01:34:49 PM »
If you're thinking recording: When I record (using garageband) I don't plug in. I use an MXL 4000 and plug it into an audio interface.
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Re: Pick ups or just a condenser mic?
« Reply #4 on: January 13, 2017, 02:55:16 PM »
Quote from: deepermagic on January 13, 2017, 01:34:49 PM
If you're thinking recording: When I record (using garageband) I don't plug in. I use an MXL 4000 and plug it into an audio interface.

that's what i do too - rode m3 mic into a scarlett 2i2 interface into grageband
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Re: Pick ups or just a condenser mic?
« Reply #5 on: January 13, 2017, 03:44:00 PM »
If you are going to record the 324, I'd recommend using a small diaphram condensor mic like this one for example: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/KM184
If you are going to play the 324 live, then I'd get a pickup installed....or use a different guitar that has a pickup.
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