Should I really need a condenser mic?

Discussion in 'Mixing and Mastering' started by Sacculus, Mar 17, 2024.

  1. Sacculus

    Sacculus Kapellmeister

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    I mean, after looking carefully at the vocal chain of the pros in EDM/pop genre today, I'm really asking myself if with all this processing we are using in series and parallel what's the point of invest money in a condenser mic for recording vocals if I already have some SM58 dynamic mic?

    I like to know if there's a real diferrence between my SM58 and a 300$ and more condenser mic. Because with the tons of plugins we put on the chain and the processing I have a doubt!

    Thx
     
    Sacculus, Mar 17, 2024
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  3. Lad Impala

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    i think EDM is usually closer to hi-fi vocals, so yes, i think there would be noticeable difference
     
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  4. Moogerfooger

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    Unless the person sounds horrible on a 58 you can get by with it.
     
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