recording instruments with crappy mic

[MourninDaKnight]

i probably have a couple programs in the software i use to take out hissing type sounds

i'm not quite sure how to describe the background noise when recording with it. i've tried experimenting with the mic sensitivty but i'm having a hard time finding a balance


what my question really is really about is whether this really matters or not?

is it possible to use that to my advantage by adding effects to the samples around my recording to get it to mesh in a grimey way that is pleasent to the ears?


i just bought a Recorder from the dollar store and i want to try recording some melodies after i learn how to play this thing

 

[Ash Holmz]

what equipment are u currently using? .. what interface? .. and what type of mic? .. even with a modest setup u can get some usuable results if u work it right.. let us know what u are using and we can help.

 

[MourninDaKnight]

Magix Music Maker on an old Compaq

$30 radioshack mic(karoke style i think)

 

[2001tilinfinity]

ya that hissing noise. i have the same thing. u can add the vinyl record sound on ur tracks as a background sound effect to give the track like a 90s mobb deep feel, and itll probably disguise the mic noise a bit.

but the problem is. if u mute and unmute with a crappy mic onto a song, ur gona hear the difference even if ur speaking into it or anything. maybe you can take the hissing (without playing or saying anyhting into the mic) and loop it on ur track along with the vinyl. YEH?

 

[MourninDaKnight]

ya that hissing noise. i have the same thing. u can add the vinyl record sound on ur tracks as a background sound effect to give the track like a 90s mobb deep feel, and itll probably disguise the mic noise a bit.

but the problem is. if u mute and unmute with a crappy mic onto a song, ur gona hear the difference even if ur speaking into it or anything. maybe you can take the hissing (without playing or saying anyhting into the mic) and loop it on ur track along with the vinyl. YEH?

that would probably work. i've been successful at times at disguising it but when that particular wav runs out the you definiately hear a difference so looping more background noise makes a lot of sense.

 

[Ash Holmz]

have u tried a noise cancelling plug in? .. i use them on vynil all the time to get rid of the static and crackle. .. waves xnoise works great but its pretty expensive. although im not usre u can use plugins withim magic music maker

 

[MourninDaKnight]

i think it may come with a noise cancelling option but i'm but sure i'm not able to import plugins

 

[Shonsteez]

$30 radioshack mic(karoke style i think)

Thats your main problem right there. But thats just the start. Your going to have a HUGE noise floor with a 30 dollar radio shack mic 99% of the time.

I actually started with one myself....The dam thing was so freakin horrible it just wasnt worth recording with.


Trust me dude. Theres no magic plugin to fix good gear.

Thats your 1st priority if you want a good vox sound. Trust me on that!

STEEZ

 

[Blunt604]

have you tried buying a mic that isnt wak? lol

 

[2001tilinfinity]

even if u do noise cancelling or removal plug ins, it basically cuts the sound off at a specific volume. so when there is music playing u'll still hear it. true. if ur looking for quality instead of disguising it just get a better mic. yezzi.r

 

[dacalion]

Yup, buying a quality mic is the answer. You can't fool todays ears, if you hide the noise it will sound like thats what youre doing versus adding noise intentually to create a certain feel or grimeyness.

dac