Adding Electrics to an Acoustic ??

[bertie]

Some years ago I was at an open mic with my Taylor 312CE with a then pretty good Fishman system, and there were a few other players with other electro-acoustics, and I was pleased to discover that the Taylor sounded better - I thought a lot better.

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yep - my 612 and 614 both had the older fishman prefix blend system, still wasnt as good as that freebie lapel mic when recorded

[runningmonkey]

Thanks I well try again and see if I can Mic it better, In the mean time I guess I should be looking for a condensing mic

Been looking on ebay at these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3210168317...84.m1423.l2649

or this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3804624951...84.m1423.l2649

[Wonks]

I'd avoid the Sony mics as they are mainly aimed at the camcorder market - and the Behringer stuff isn't the best value for money equipment out there. How much do you feel like spending?

[Wonks]

For instance, here's an NT-1A. Great for vocals and instruments:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rode-NT1-A...item3ccc422b7a

[ESBlonde]

I haven't read the full spec of the BR800 but unless it has something called phantom power (usually switchable on an XLR socket) then you are limited to condenser mics that have an internal battery or adding a decent mic preamp containing phantom power between mic and recorder. (Check the recorder specs).

So if you need a battery powered condenser look at the RED5 RV4 which takes an AA battery, dont forget a mic cable with the correct connectors for your recorder (are they all 1/4 jacks?).
http://www.red5audio.com/acatalog/Condenser_Mics.html

Also at the cheap end of the budget, get an omni directional clip on Tie/lapel mic with battery power. These can produce amazing sounds with a bit of practice and experimentation. Beware the lead is fairly short but these can be great despite the appearance.
http://www.maplin.co.uk/electret-tie...crophone-27415

Otherwise you need a mic stand too!

Remember that with a microphone, position is everything.

[bertie]

I know a couple of the lads got great results with these

http://www.thomann.de/gb/the_tbone_em700_stereoset.htm

Ideal for recording guitar.......... and cheap

[Wonks]

The BR800 has four XLR inputs, but just one of those comes with 10mA of 48v phantom power. So unless you use a battery powered electret condensor or use a small mixer with phantom power as a pre-amp, you're limited to just the one condenser mic.

I've got a pair of Thomann SDCs (a slightly older version of that stero set) and they are surprisingly good (picked both up for £20 from eBay). But if you were going to start with just the one mic, then I'd still say a large diameter condenser will be the more useful all-round tool.

[bertie]

The BR800 has four XLR inputs, but just one of those comes with 10mA of 48v phantom power.

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a yes of course - good point !!

these days Im a tad more fortunate, I get to use mrs berts AT-4033 (she uses a joe meek VC3Q)

[Wonks]

A Groove Tube GT67 and two GT33s are my best condenser mics, though I have a collection of other condensers and dynamics picke up over time. E.g. aquired 3 MD421s for miking toms etc.

[runningmonkey]

I'd avoid the Sony mics as they are mainly aimed at the camcorder market - and the Behringer stuff isn't the best value for money equipment out there. How much do you feel like spending?

I guess around the £50 mark

Many thanks for the reply folks

I tried last night recording with my Sennheiser mic and it sounded pretty good, I set the mic up (I already have a stand BTW) half way between the guitar hole and where I was sat. I played and sang at the same time. I think If I got another mic (condensing one) for the guitar it would sound even better, but am not 100% sure if I can do that with my BOSS, I think I can as it has 8 channels and 4 3 pin mic sockets at the back