Ean's Microphone

[photojojo]

If you want a good mic to use during video shoots a lav mic is the best bet. There's plenty of those in the $150 range that are good. The SM58 is also a good mic that's damn near bullet proof, or so I read.

[Str8upDrew]

+1 on the SM58.
And the SM57 is a beast too.

[Jack Creamation]

dont laugh but check out the Behringer XM8500! you can pick one up for around $25!!!

read: http://www.humanbeatbox.com/micropho..._articleid/217

[transient]

Shure SM58. Buy it, live it, love it

That is the one i use

[rdej47]

Would anyone recommend any microphones that hook up to your shirt (i think they're called lapel mics?)

[josh@firestorm]

keep in mind that for most mic's you'll need a preamp with phantom power which will add to the cost. if you want a decent mic just for recording into a computer, check out the rode podcaster.

[Str8upDrew]

keep in mind that for most mic's you'll need a preamp with phantom power which will add to the cost.

It really depends on what type of mic you have. The majority of cardioid/dynamic mic's(the shure sm58 included) do not require phantom power. Now on the other hand, all condenser mic's need phantom power.

[photojojo]

Would anyone recommend any microphones that hook up to your shirt (i think they're called lapel mics?)

They're called lavaliere mics. Are you going to hook it straight to a video camera or run it through a mixer?

[rdej47]

I'd wanna use it out for live performances. That is if those kinds of mics can be used in those situations. I just like having my hands free.

[symo]

dont laugh but check out the Behringer XM8500! you can pick one up for around $25!!!

read: http://www.humanbeatbox.com/micropho..._articleid/217

Not laughing, gear is always amazing value for money, I have a Behringer PA system and it gets nothing but positive responses. Their DJ mixers get a slating but have no complaints with their other equipment. I own a small 4 channel mixer for the last 6 years and it has never failed. Might pick up one of those mics as a backup.