itscarmine Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Hi, I'm kind of confused on where to start. I'm make hip-hop music and I'm currently using a Sterling Audio ST59 condenser mic for vocals along with my Apogee Duet interface . I've had my mic for about 2 years now I think and I'm wanting to upgrade to something a little better. I've been looking at this Neumann TLM 102 mic from guitar center (link below). Does anyone have any input on that microphone that they would like to share? I'm not really "educated" when it comes to what to buy and what not to buy. My next question is, I'm using the Apogee Duet interface and I've been told that I should look into buying a good pre-amp and after some searching on here I've seen that it's not worth buying a pre-amp unless I'm spending about a grand on one. Does the Apogee Duet have a good enough pre-amp built in for me to do what I'm doing, just home recordings, vocals only? Thank you for any help http://www.guitarcenter.com/Neumann-TLM-102-Condenser-Microphone-584192-i1500538.gc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allsound Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 the pres in the duet are great, they are actually the same pres that apogee puts on their ensemble, and if planning on getting that mic you gonna be all set that is a great mic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplets Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Golden Age Pre 73, great mic pre for 299. A hidden gem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itscarmine Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 Golden Age Pre 73, great mic pre for 299. A hidden gem. Would that be a good addition to my apogee duet or am I fine with just that for now? Thank you for your your help allsound. Does anyone else want to share their opinion on using the TLM 102 to record male hip-hop vocals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookatthisguy Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Can't tell you about the mic, but you'll be fine with the Duet for now, maybe forever (or until the tech is outdated, at least). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itscarmine Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 Can't tell you about the mic, but you'll be fine with the Duet for now, maybe forever (or until the tech is outdated, at least). Okay thank you, I was told that I would be fine but it's always good to get other opinions. I'm just wanting to get the most out of my money so I'm hoping the TLM 102 will do just that, I'll only be recording male hip-hop vocals and very occasionally male singing vocals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfromfl Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 If all you're going to be doing is rap and possibly a few (not demanding or critical?) vocals, you probably don't have to spring for the Neumann. Proper mic technique, and the use of a good pop filter to eliminate plosives, will most likely get you the results you're looking for...with a more moderately-priced mic. You may see videos of rap stars using expensive mics, but to be completely honest, it's unnecessary for that application. To be sure, you don't want to use a Radio Shack mic, but spend your money elsewhere...maybe on a Melodyne plugin? I've read mixed reviews on the TLM-102. If you really want to upgrade your mic, you can't replace actually demoing a few yourself. I know that's not always possible, but there's not really a "go-to" mic for rap. -Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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