Microphone + Audio Interface setup

[Kaasgeelheid]

Hello!

I'm almost done saving for a new microphone setup that will be used for a range of different things, like voice recording (voip, twitch and maybe singing) and guitar recording (acoustic and maybe electric).

My budget is about $300 and I know it's not possible to get an all round good setup for that budget, but I want a setup which I can easily improve when I have some extra money <--- most important

And I'm not looking into USB mics, I want to pair it with some kind of high quality audio interface.

The reason that I'm going so overkill is that I'm planning to do Audio Design in about 2 years, and I want to start asap

What I'm planning on purchasing:

-MXL 990/AT2020 (xlr)

-Focusrite Scarlett 2i2

Some worries about the headphone amp in the 2i2, is it any good?

And about the mics, which of the two(or any other mic) would be the best for my planned usage?

Of course any other suggestions or tips are very much appreciated!

Thanks,

Kaasgeelheid

[Thebman712]

are you using a usb at2020 if so you should have around 150$ to spend on a amp/dac 

 

nvm didnt read the whole post

[Kaasgeelheid]

are you using a usb at2020 if so you should have around 150$ to spend on a amp/dac

I'm currently using the Zalman ZM-MIC1, but I'm not looking for a USB mic right now since I'm planning to get into professional recording in the near future.

[BaconComputing]

I've listened to the Blue Spark microphone. It's XLR and it sounds very amazing for about $200. I'm not sure for the audio interface, but I've seen this mic compared to others of $3k+ and it had about equal quality.

[NannerBeans]

I that audio interface is pretty much the standard for starters. I think it should be pretty good but I have no experience with mics. 

[antiquoob]

Oooo- that i/o box doesn't have midi!

That'd be a deal breaker right there. Sure you could use a separate USB port for a midi device but having midi I/O integrated in the audio box can prevent many headaches (plus consider on location recording and performance).

Look into presonus stuff- they have products at the same price point. They have some $$$$ gear just like focus-r but presonus has been making 300USD> boxes for many, many years. Lots of the high end "only" companies started making interfaces for the serious amateur-on a budget crowd, jumping on the bandwagon often times relying on their name to sell the product. Presonus has been at it for much longer then most and IMO makes a better product for that segment. In 2006, I bought their firebox- it was a big deal at the time- all metal, 4 in 6 out, midi...was a tank and could fit in your hand. I made 2 CDs with that and a 2.4 single core desktop. One cd got album of the year...in Denmark(?!?).

Seriously though- no midi I/O is not good!

[Kaasgeelheid]

Oooo- that i/o box doesn't have midi!

That'd be a deal breaker right there. Sure you could use a separate USB port for a midi device but having midi I/O integrated in the audio box can prevent many headaches (plus consider on location recording and performance).

Look into presonus stuff- they have products at the same price point. They have some $$$$ gear just like focus-r but presonus has been making 300USD> boxes for many, many years. Lots of the high end "only" companies started making interfaces for the serious amateur-on a budget crowd, jumping on the bandwagon often times relying on their name to sell the product. Presonus has been at it for much longer then most and IMO makes a better product for that segment. In 2006, I bought their firebox- it was a big deal at the time- all metal, 4 in 6 out, midi...was a tank and could fit in your hand. I made 2 CDs with that and a 2.4 single core desktop. One cd got album of the year...in Denmark(?!?).

Seriously though- no midi I/O is not good!

Thanks for replying, I kinda already ordered (with Studio Projects B1 mic) but I think I can cancel/return if absolutetly necessary and swap for a Scarlett 2i4 (with midi) or one you recommended.

But I'm wondering, where would I use Midi for in the near future? I already have a shitty USB keyboard, and I have no idea where I would use MIDI for.

As you can see, I'm still learning

And congrats on your album, thay must be seriously awesome!