USB mic for recording guit/amp on the cheap?



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USB mic for recording guit/amp on the cheap?

Postby Big Mon » Sat Oct 27, 2018 2:12 pm

So I have an Asus Chromebook and the included webcam sucks for recording any sounds other than speaking. I'm looking to use the cam to record my amp, but with an external mic to make it not sound like garbled, fading ass. Limited budget ( <100, but <50 preferred). Thanks for your input in advance :)

* it should be noted that I do not own a smart phone, otherwise I wouldn't even be posting this.
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Re: USB mic for recording guit/amp on the cheap?

Postby Dr. Sherman Sticks M.D. » Sat Oct 27, 2018 2:27 pm

i dont really have any experience w/ usb mics
but maybe something like this?
https://www.bluedesigns.com/products/snowball/

could prolly get under $50 if u look used.

would just try to avoid things that are made specifically for podcasting
as they may not be great at picking up amps since they are tailored more for speaking voices.
which seems like there are a lot of.
but at any rate would still prolly be a step up from your webcams mic
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Re: USB mic for recording guit/amp on the cheap?

Postby Big Mon » Sat Oct 27, 2018 2:44 pm

Dr. Sherman Sticks M.D. wrote:i dont really have any experience w/ usb mics
but maybe something like this?
https://www.bluedesigns.com/products/snowball/

could prolly get under $50 if u look used.

would just try to avoid things that are made specifically for podcasting
as they may not be great at picking up amps since they are tailored more for speaking voices.
which seems like there are a lot of.
but at any rate would still prolly be a step up from your webcams mic


Hey, that might be the ticket, good Doctor. Much obliged :hug:
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Re: USB mic for recording guit/amp on the cheap?

Postby Sonaboy » Sat Oct 27, 2018 3:13 pm

why not something like a Zoom H4 or H1?
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Re: USB mic for recording guit/amp on the cheap?

Postby Big Mon » Sat Oct 27, 2018 3:22 pm

Sonaboy wrote:why not something like a Zoom H4 or H1?

Perhaps as an upgrade once my finances get back right (sole earner right now, Christmas looming/have kiddo's, etc), but definitely looks promising. Basically looking for something to just record mine and my son's 2 pc. and post on FB that's "good enough". Thanks for the tip, those do look promising.
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