When I mentioned USB mics the other day, I neglected to mention a cool gizmo from MXL called
the MXL USB mic mate. It looks like an XLR cable connector, but instead of XLR connectors on both ends, it has a USB connector on one. You just plug your favorite mic into it, plug the other end into your computer's USB port, and you're ready to record. It even has phantom power--very nice for trimming down the road kit. CAVEAT: You're not going to get studio-quality sound out of this, or any USB solution for that matter, but you'll get better quality than you get from your laptop's sound card. If you already have a mic you like, this is a nice gadget.
Speaking of mics on the road, here's one of my favorite money-saving tips: hard cases can be very expensive, but you can get great cases complete with eggcrate foam in them from any gun/outdoor store. Just ask for Plano (formerly Dosko) cases designed for pistols--they're the perfect size for a mic or two (or more, depending on the case), and they're typically much cheaper than similar sized boxes from the local audio emporium. The one pictured usually goes for about 7 bucks.Drool Factor Site:
On the other end of the financial spectrum: got that lust for the perfect recording space? This site won't help at all. Russ Berger Design Group does acoustically designed spaces for a wide variety of uses and customers. The spaces in their portfolio are absolutely jaw-dropping: http://www.rbdg.com/projects/
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If you're interested in MicMate but want broadcast quality sound and the ability to monitor yourself with zero delay (latency), check out the MicPort Pro from CEntrance at www.centrance.com. They're even giving out a $15 rebate until 9/15 and you get a handy velvet carrying pouch.
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