Microphone Model
Price range of USB microphone to record singing?
I want to record myself singing to put into a track that I am making on FL Studio. I am on Windows XP. Can anyone tell me the price range and/or suggest a model of a USB microphone that I could use to record in reasonably high quality in FL Studio?
You can get high quality voice recording from a standard voice-over microphone. Go to radio shack and buy a Microphone to 35mm (computer headphone jack) and just plug it in. You will have the high quality format with a fraction of the cost
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Turner Model 252 Dynamic Desk Type CB Microphone $32.99 |
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Turner Model 754 CB Ham radio mic microphone $19.99 |
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Kenwood Model MC-50 Ham Radio Microphone $58.50 |
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MAXON CB RADIO WITH MIC -40 CHANNEL -( MODEL MCB-30 ) $11.99 |
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Walkie Talkie UHF 5W 16CH 2-Way H777 Radio + 1 pc Speaker Mic HoT Model Sale $39.99 |
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Kenwood Ham Radio microphone Model MC-50 Amateur base station in Working order $89.95 |
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USED Shure Dynamic Microphone Model 514B $35.00 |
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HITACHI DYNAMIC MICROPHONE MODEL HM-38 $53.10 |
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Midland International Model 77-857 CB Radio 40 Channel with Microphone $9.99 |
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Boman Model CB-930 CB930 CB Radio 40 Channel with Microphone $19.99 |
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Astatic model # 10-D mic head ( Rare ) $40.00 |
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Amateur Radio Sure Model 444 High- Impedance Microphone $100.00 |
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Shure Model 5655D Dynamic Microphone New Old Stock MINT w/Stand Holder $55.00 |
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Superstar Model T747 CB Radio Microphone /Echo Board Tester. Mic Trster $30.39 |
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Motorola OEM Speajker Mic for GP350 Handie Talkie Model HMN9031A $17.00 |
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Icom HM-162B Command Mic III – Black Model# HM162B $199.88 |
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USED ROYCE MODEL 1-648 CB RADIO W/ MICROPHONE 40 CHANNEL CITIZENS BAND RADIOS $9.99 |
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RADIO SHACK MODEL TRC-446 CB RADIO W/ MICROPHONE 40 CHANNEL CITIZENS BAND RADIOS $19.99 |
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VINTAGE SEARS C.B. RADIO TRANSCEIVER MODEL# 934 WITH MIC $19.95 |
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Motorola Small Commercial Radio Mic Model HMN1056C $8.00 |
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GENERAL ELECTRONICS 40 CHANNEL PLL SYSTEM MODEL 3-5814A WITH MIC $35.00 |
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Ten Tec Model 705 Desk Microphone $41.00 |
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Lear Jet Stereo CB Radio – NIB – Mic Select Controls – Model 8833 Free Fast Ship $59.97 |
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VTG SHURE BROTHERS MICROPHONE MODEL NO. 414B $19.99 |
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TURNER microphone dynamic model 57D 50’s antique 365 $75.00 |
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RCA BY SHURE MICROPHONE MODEL #559575-K USED $15.00 |
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Vintage 1970s Royce 23 Ch Channel CB Citizens Band Radio Model 1-650 I-650 Mic $19.95 |
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PACE Desktop Microphone Model P5529-30 New without the original box. $15.00 |
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RF Limited model CR577 Ceramic Power Microphone, 4 pin, NEW! $57.61 |
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Maxon Base Set microphone Model MB-3000 $4.99 |
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Ray JEFFERSON MARINE model 5100 VHF/FM ship to shore RADIO w/ Mic Microphone $109.95 |
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NOS…Vintage Shure Controlled Magnetic Hand Microphone Model 405K $14.49 |
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Microphone Astatic Model D-104 $9.99 |
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GE RCN 1000 16 PLUS MODEL RCTPSM WITH DESK MICROPHONE $35.00 |
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Shure Model XTBM694EFJ for Johnson Desk Mic w/ Trunking Mobile Radio $49.95 |
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MOTOROLA MIC MODEL HMN9030A $30.00 |
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Turner Carbon Microphone #3453 OHMS 80 model SR90R Cedar Rapids Iowa $50.00 |
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Vintage GE Model 3-5815A Auto Boat Truck Rv Dune Buggy Cb Mic / Radio Antenna $49.97 |
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TRINIDAD II 23 CHANNEL AM CB RADIO TRANCEIVER MODEL SBE-30CB W/ MIC PARTS OR REP $5.99 |
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Uniden America RoadMaster II Heavy Duty Speaker Microphone Model AMX 105A $19.99 |
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ZETRON MOBILE MICROPHONE, MODEL ZMX. PART. NO. 717-0074 $15.00 |
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KRACO CITIZENS BAND 23 CHANNEL 2-WAY CB RADIO BASE STATION MODEL KB-2345 (MIC) $29.95 |
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VINTAGE ELECTRO VOICE MICROPHONE MERCURY MODEL 611 WORKS HAM RADIO $20.49 |
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VINTAGE ELECTRO VOICE MICROPHONE HI-Z CRYSTAL MODEL 920 WORKS HAM RADIO $9.99 |
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SHURE MODEL 444 DYNAMIC BASE STATION DESK MICROPHONE $24.49 |
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Midland Model 22-201 Dual Impedance Dynamic Microphone. $35.00 |
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RF Limited model CR577 Ceramic Power/Tone Control Microphone, 4 pin, NEW! $57.61 |
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Model +2 TURNER MICROPHONE TRANSISTORIZED Vol. Control Cable KK $23.50 |
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cherokee cb radio echo power roger beep microphone model cmp-400pre $17.00 |
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COOL Vintage Motorola Desk Top Ham Radio Station Microphone Model TMN6017A $19.99 |
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Vintage Deco Style Electro Voice Model 234 Ham Radio Microphone $15.00 |
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Vintage Wired Microphone Astatic Mic Space Age Jetsons Model DNH7 Ham B147708 $24.99 |
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Handheld PTT Speaker Mic FOR H777 HoT Model Radio 2 PIN Hi-Quality Black New $9.09 |
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RF Limited model CR577 Ceramic Power Microphone, 4 pin, NEW! $51.99 |
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Galaxy DX 93T 10 meter radio twin turbine model microphone, and bracket $177.54 |
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ELECTROVOICE MODEL 602 DIFFERENTIAL DYNAMIC MICROPHONE $40.00 |
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Fanon/Courier Comet 23 Model SFT-900 23-Channel CB Transceiver w/ Microphone $19.99 |
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Used Astatic Microphone … make/model unknown $0.99 |
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Astatic Dynamic Microphone- Model 525 DL6 The Raven NIB $100.00 |
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CB Power Microphone COBRA Model No: HGM75 $17.61 |
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Icom M504 Gray VHF – Rear Mic Version Model# M504A 53 $366.88 |
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Shure Model 522 Microphone wired for Yaesu 8 pin socket. Works well on FT-2000 $60.00 |
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Icom HM-157B Command Mic II – COMMANDMICII – Black Model# HM157B 11 $120.88 |
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ICOM F4TR 4W 250CH 400-430MHZ GOVERMENT MODEL POLICE FIRE RADIO IC-F4TR-2 W/Mic $99.50 |
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New model KG-UVD1P UH 136-174/400-480Mhz + 41-27K speaker/ mic $120.50 |
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CB: AudioVox CB Transceiver; Model MCB-16, w/AudioVox IMP500 mic… $20.00 |
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Motorola Radio Model D34LRA73A5CK with MICROPHONE $38.00 |
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Vintage Dragnet Motrac Motorola Microphone Model # TMN 6134A $24.99 |
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Vintage Dragnet Motrac Motorola Microphone Model # TMN 6054A $24.99 |
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(2) TenTec Model 705 Microphones $2.50 |
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MOTOROLA MICROPHONE WITH KEY PAD MODEL NMN6150A $25.00 |
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E. F Johnson Messenger Viking CB Base Station Radio w/ Astatic Mic Model #D-104 $117.50 |
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ELECTRO-VOICE MODEL 915 CRYSTAL MICROPHONE $25.00 |
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MOTOROLA DESK MICROPHONE model TMN1005B NEW IN THE BOX W/MANUAL $29.95 |
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CB Radio Covers Cobra 25 Model Front Mic Black Cases $19.95 |
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Midland AVP-H2 Closed Face Helmet Headset w/Boom Microphone Model# AVP-H2 $44.88 |
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Kraco Vintage CB Radio with mic/bracket Model KBC-4010 $19.95 |
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ELECTROVOICE MODEL 602FH NOISE CANCELLING MICROPHONE $49.00 |
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Cobra Model 70LTD 40 Channel 5 Watt CB Radio Display & Controls Built Into Mic $69.95 |
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Pryme Boom Microphone Headset For Icom Model Spm-1400il $39.00 |
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Modar Motrac Dragnet Vintage Microphone; Model #TMN6068A $19.99 |
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Vintage Dragnet Motrac Era Motorola Microphone Model #6134A with 5 Cord Pin $24.99 |
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Vintage Motrac Dragnet Motorola Microphone Model # TMN 6054A Female End $24.99 |
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MAXON Model ACC-725 Lapel Speaker Mic w Ear Bud Jack, NEW $25.00 |
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Motorola Motrac Dragnet Microphone Model # TMN6055A-1 $24.99 |
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Motorola Motrac Dragnet Microphone Model AP480002-013 w. 5 Pin Cord Grey $24.99 |
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Realistic Radio Shack Tandy CB Radio Model TRC-68 Mini-23 w. mic and mount clips $24.95 |
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3.5mm Listen Only Acoustic Tube Earpiece Connect to Mic HoT Model New Stock $4.86 |
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Vintage Original TURNER DESKTOP MICROPHONE MODEL 235 for Ham Radio Operator $124.95 |
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Johnson Model XTBM694EFJ – amplified Dynamic Desk MIC $59.99 |
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Nagoya 8 pins Round plug Microphone for some new model Alinco Mobile/HF Station $14.45 |
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UHF Band 400-470Mhz Puxing PX-777 Radio With Radio-Tone Mic # Model no:41-23K $86.50 |
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Astatic Vintage Desk Microphone Model #877HL #69020 $99.95 |
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Icom M504A VHF Rear Mic Version – Black Model# M504A 51 $367.88 |
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Throat Mic Set for Two Way Radios and Walkie Talkies- Fits many models $39.55 |
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Midland Control Head with Mic 2-way Microphone 4 Pin Model 70-2308 $32.99 |
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Motorola Radio Mic Handset Model NTN886 7A $11.99 |
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NEW Model UV-3R+ Plus BAOFENG Dual Band + Free 41-24K Speaker Mic $55.00 |
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NEW Model UV-3R+ Plus BAOFENG Dual Band mini Radio + 41-29K Speaker Mic $58.00 |
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NEW Model UV-3R+ Plus BAOFENG Dual Band 136-174Mhz + Speaker Mic 41-30K $59.00 |
Varieties of Different Types of Microphones
All microphones convert sound energy into electrical energy, but there are many different ways of doing the job, using electrostatics, electromagnetism, piezo electric effects or even the change in resistance of carbon granules. Microphones are used in many applications such as telephones, tape recorders, hearing aids, motion picture production, live and recorded audio engineering, in radio and television broadcasting and in computers for recording voice, VoIP, and for non-acoustic purposes such as ultrasonic checking.
When it comes to microphones used in music recording or live performance the vast majority of microphones used are either capacitor or electrostatic or dynamic or electromagnetic models. Both types employ a moving diaphragm to capture the sound, but make use of a different electrical principle for converting the mechanical energy into an electrical signal. The efficiency of this conversion is very important, because the amounts of acoustic energy produced by the voices and the musical instruments are so small.
Dynamic Microphones
Dynamic microphones work via electromagnetic induction. They are robust, relatively inexpensive and resistant to moisture, and for this reason they are widely used on stage by singers. There are two basic types. The moving coil microphone and the ribbon microphone.
Dynamic microphones have the advantages of being relatively inexpensive and hard wearing, and they do not need a power supply or batteries to make them operate. A lightweight diaphragm, usually made of plastic film, is attached to a very small coil of wire suspended in the field of a permanent magnet. When a sound causes the diaphragm to vibrate, the whole assembly works as a miniature electricity generator, and a minute electric current is produced. Because the electrical output is so very small, it has to be amplified using a microphone preamp. Dynamic microphones are most effective when working with relatively loud sound sources that do not contain a lot of very high frequency details.
Capacitor Microphones
Capacitor microphones have been around for several decades, and although modern ones do incorporate a few small technical improvements, the sound character has actually changed very little. Some of the best sounding capacitor ones were designed over 20 years ago. The main part of the capacitor microphone contains a pair of conducting plates, one fixed and the other in the form of a moving diaphragm. When the spacing between the plates changes the capacitance varies, and if a fixed electrical charge is applied to the capacitor, an electrical signal is produced, which faithfully represents the diaphragm vibration.
Capacitors are more expensive than their dynamic counterparts, but they are also much more sensitive, and can capture high frequency detail much more accurately. Furthermore, the capacitor principle, unlike the dynamic principle, lends itself easily to the production of microphones with switchable pickup patterns, although the cheaper models tend to offer just a fixed Cardioid pattern.
Electret Microphones
An electret is a ferroelectric material that has been permanently electrically charged or polarized. An electret microphone is a relatively new type of capacitor microphone invented at Bell laboratories in 1962. A static charge is embedded in an electret by alignment of the static charges in the material, much the way a magnet is made by aligning the magnetic domains in a piece of iron. They are used in many applications, from high quality recording and lavalier use to built in microphones in small sound recording devices and telephones.
About the Author
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