MorrisrownSal Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Does anyone have any thoughts on this product - the Shure PG42? http://www.musiciansfriend.com/usb-microphones/shure-pg42-usb-usb-condenser-mic I have an Apogee Mic, and its nice enough. I am just wondering if a better USB mic belongs on my wishlist for my simple hobby-recording. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buc McMaster Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 That looks like a nice mic, Sal, but........ Take a look at this one Blue Yeti. Less money and stereo, which gives even a simple live recording a nice ambience. This is the one I use with my Mac for making the videos I do. Very good audio quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I use a Samson USB mic sal. I'm sure theres better out there , but.... I was lucky enough to get mine on a local ad site second hand. Bare (bear?) In mind that I know next to nothing :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I'm a big fan of Shure products. It's been my experience over the years that if "Shure" puts their name on it, it will meet or exceed the quality and performance of anything else in it's price range. Another thing that is important to me is parts, service and technical support. Shure is top-notch and VERY easy to deal with in this regard. I have spoken directly to Shure engineers on various occasions, and can tell you they understand the meaning of "customer service". Of the 20-something medium grade microphones I own (both for live sound and studio recording), all but one is a Shure product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarrr Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 +1 Shure products, cool to see them enter the USB powered market I found mine on craigslist, the phantom powered KSM44 (vocal) and SM81 (acous guitar).... excellent is a good word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookie Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Keep in mind that any one microphone won't be best for all applications. One that sounds good as a vocal mic, may not be able to take the sound pressure of a drum kit or guitar amp. Also, IMO, going from a mic to a USB port takes away all the control you'd like. I like the idea of seeing it on a mixer before it goes into a recorder (even a computer) $250 for a mic gives you lots of choices. Or buy two less expensive mics. If I were to walk around with an Macbook and a mic, maybe so, but for home recording, no. For instance, if you were to do an interview, it would be very awkward, since it is a side address mic. No problem with Shure, they're still making some of the workhorse mics, SM-58 and SM-57. I wouldn't put them in the class of Sennheiser or Neumann. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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