Microphone advice?

[StratoMarshall]

As I use moderate volume at home, I use a Rode NT1a LDC (large Diagram Condernser) for my bass and guitar cabs..... just my two cents.

Combine that with an SM57 and you get a real nice mix!

 

[miyaru]

I have a SM57 for close micing my guitar cabs. I have to admit I record nowadays using a Mooer Radar Cabsim pedal to do the job. I use either my DSL1CR's send out straight into the Radar, and for bassduties I use a SansAmp Bassdriver DI straight into the Mooer...... Yeah cheating I know, but it keeps the neighbours happier then using a mic.

Sometimes I need my Fender '73 Silverface Champ sound, and then I use the Rode NT1a.

 

[Dogs of Doom]

my favorite for bass (SVT & 810) is going direct out & throwing an AKG D112

& mixing them...

actually, the AKG records guitar speakers really well too. You can mix that w/ an SM57, or whatever floats your boat, as well...

 

[tmingle]

The last batch of clips I posted of my DSL40 were done with a Sennheiser E906 straight into the interface. Just along the edge of the cone.

 

[Sapient]

OP's budget was about $150. Just a global fyi.

 

[junk notes]

Ship has sailed..

I've ordered a pair of M5's now, $180 AUD shipped which is about $130 US. I'll let you know what I think when I e tried them.

I got my pair of M5's. Very nice quality, small but well made.