Mic recommendations apart from Yeti/Yeti Pro/AT2020

[Kenoxabe]

Hey guys.

 

Quick question. Currently doing YouTube Gameplay videos. Mic from Clouds II sucked balls.  Decided to go buy a dedicated one. Willing to go for an XLR Setup.

 

Audio Interface in mind is Focusrite Scarlett Solo.

 

What mic would you recommend? (Except for AT2020s/Yeti. I feel like they're already mainstream. But if there's no other choice...then OK...as long as it's XLR)

 

Budget : $110 MAXIMUM (for MIC ONLY including shipping, etc etc mic isn't all that abundant in my country like you guys from the western part of the world. LOL. If there are bundles, that'll do)

 

NOTE : XLR Input please. Don't need other features like pick up patterns since I'll only use Cardioid mode and I'll be buying the focusrite scarlett solo to get that monitor feature.

 

Edited August 26, 2016 by ZakuII
Price edit LOL

[SSL]

4 minutes ago, ZakuII said:

Except for AT2020s/Yeti. I feel like they're already mainstream.

 

What does this mean? Are you trying to be "cool" and "hip"?

[Kenoxabe]

Just now, SSL said:

 

What does this mean? Are you trying to be "cool" and "hip"?

Not really. It just doesn't sit right with me. Don't get me wrong, it's not like I don't like em. I clearly don't have any experience with them too. I just want a different brand suggestion because I have this stigma of some items that are already famous, gets recommended, I buy it, then it doesn't turn out well for me. If anything, I want to have a WIDER selection of brands to look into. 

 

It may have sounded off as I wanna be hip or cool, but that's not the case. 

 

English isn't my primary language so basically, what I might say may or may not sound "weird" or "different" to you guys since we convey what we want to say differently.

[Hackentosher]

The AT2020 is one of the best value mics out there.

[SSL]

2 minutes ago, ZakuII said:

Not really. It just doesn't sit right with me. Don't get me wrong, it's not like I don't like em. I clearly don't have any experience with them too. I just want a different brand suggestion because I have this stigma of some items that are already famous, gets recommended, I buy it, then it doesn't turn out well for me. If anything, I want to have a WIDER selection of brands to look into. 

 

It may have sounded off as I wanna be hip or cool, but that's not the case. 

 

English isn't my primary language so basically, what I might say may or may not sound "weird" or "different" to you guys since we convey what we want to say differently.

 

Sometimes this is true, like with the ATH M50X. Other times, stuff gets recommended because it's the best value.

 

If you want something different, you can always spend more and get something less "mainstream".

[Kenoxabe]

8 minutes ago, SSL said:

 

Sometimes this is true, like with the ATH M50X. Other times, stuff gets recommended because it's the best value.

 

If you want something different, you can always spend more and get something less "mainstream".

Exactly...

 

ANYWAY. I updated my price, since I forgot that in my $220, I'm also going to purchase that focusrite. LOL. so $110 for the Focusrite, and $110 for the mic.

 

Any recommendation for me?  

[SSL]

Just now, ZakuII said:

Exactly...

 

ANYWAY. I updated my price, since I forgot that in my $220, I'm also going to purchase that focusrite. LOL. so $110 for the Focusrite, and $110 for the mic.

 

Any recommendation for me?  

 

Not really. $110 doesn't leave a lot of room to get creative.

[Aytex]

I would go away from yeti and 2020's usb then since you are getting a preamp for le XLR so go for the 2020

[Slottr]

I've used an MXL Tempo for nearly 3 years now. Sounds pretty good and havent had any issues with it whatsoever. Though, it doesnt run through XLR. 

[Luke Wells]

Maybe try a Shure SM58? It uses XLR and costs around 100$ but needs a base, it doesn't come connected to one. Its geared more for live performances but has excellent quality.

[Guest]

59 minutes ago, ZakuII said:

-snippety-

 

Rode NT USB, Rode Podcaster

[Guest]

I think the AT 2035 is pretty good too

[SSL]

16 minutes ago, jkeasley said:

Rode NT USB, Rode Podcaster

 

No XLR input, though.

[Kenoxabe]

2 hours ago, jkeasley said:

Rode NT USB, Rode Podcaster

Those are USB type, fam. Thanks for the suggestion though.

[kol]

Maybe the MXL 770?

[Dackzy]

2035? It is a setup from the 2020 and it sounds really good.

[Kenoxabe]

Thanks for the replies, guys.

 

I'll look into 'em

[Kuri]

17 hours ago, kol said:

Maybe the MXL 770?

The MXL 770 is a great mic for 100$ and comes with a mount.

[Guest]

On 8/26/2016 at 3:14 PM, ZakuII said:

Those are USB type, fam. Thanks for the suggestion though.

Yeah, they're still really good