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« on: February 22, 2004, 02:07:48 PM »
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The mic I have currently sucks, so I'm in the market for a new one. Anyone have any reccomendations?
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Re:New Mic
« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2004, 02:17:55 PM »
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The mic I have initially really sucked and I blamed it since I bought it for ten dollars several years ago. But the real reason it didn't work was because I was using my integrated motherboard audio (sadly now deceased. see motherboard stabbing thread). The same crappy mic worked perfectly for gaming purposes once I used it with a proper sound card (old pre-5.1 Sound Blaster Live)
I'd reccomend making sure you have adequate sound hardware before shelling out for a better mic.
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Re:New Mic
« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2004, 08:25:20 PM »
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Thanks guys, the help is greatly appreciated. I'll look around for a better deal. My hardware appears to be more than adequate (SB Live card) for the job.
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Re:New Mic
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2004, 01:57:12 AM »
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I bought mine at wal-mart for like $14, and it works fine...I think software configuration is more important then quality of mic, in general.
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Re:New Mic
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2004, 10:18:41 PM »
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I have a pair of high-end plantronics (plantronics.com) headphones which I LOVE. Unfortunately, I bought them at a time when mics weren't intergrated into the headphones like they are now. So I ended up buying a MS Gamevoice I guess about 3 1/2 years ago and while it's sound quality is nowhere good as a serious set of headphones, it's lasted for over 3 years of hardcore use.
If you had the money though, I'd get a set of plantronics. Good stuff.
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Re:New Mic
« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2004, 02:00:32 AM »
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one of my friends stold a mic from school and gave it to me, it's a labtec, thanks sb
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Re:New Mic
« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2004, 07:44:00 PM »
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I'm looking to go all out on this, since my plans for a new guitar have been pushed back a couple of months. Stupid dealers don't carry Parkers and nobody on the internet has the one I want  . Again thanks everybody for the input, though I don't think I'm gonna swipe one from my school.
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Re:New Mic
« Reply #8 on: February 25, 2004, 01:48:54 PM »
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SG what guitar model were u looking for?
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Re:New Mic
« Reply #9 on: February 25, 2004, 09:56:35 PM »
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Parker NiteFly M Flametop in a spiffy blue burst, but since none of the inferior retailers have it, I have come to a new decision. Carvin DC400 in an Emerald Quilt top. I get all the features I wanted and then some. Although it doesn't have the distinct look of a Parker  , It's pretty in its own right. Price is better and I'm going to get it sooner even though its a custom shop order. 
Oh when it arrives in 8-10 weeks(?) or so, don't expect me on CSR for a long while. Though I'll probably post pictures when I get it.
I'm actually going to order it tommorow (Thrusday) because MLCC had me going crazy tonight.
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Re:New Mic
« Reply #10 on: February 26, 2004, 10:40:13 AM »
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www.musiciansfriend.com has the parker for 1800 free shipping
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Re:New Mic
« Reply #11 on: February 26, 2004, 02:00:52 PM »
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I was aware of that, but if you click availability you'll see that unfortuantly it won't be availabe for a few months. Thanks for the help though Fotty, but I just orderd my Carvin. And in 12 weeks (stupid koa wood but hey custom guitar, what are you gonna do?) I will be the proud owner of one hell of an axe.
PS: I realize the wait between the Parker and Carvin is similar, but a custom guitar at a better price ($1568) can't be beat. I really had only one option....
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Re:New Mic
« Reply #12 on: February 26, 2004, 02:10:39 PM »
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i have an american fender strat, a crappy yamaha acoustic, and a decent 12 string washburn acoustic.
my dad on the other hand, has 5 totalling over $30000
I think he is crazy... but what ya gonna do.. at least i get to play them (and others i can only look at  )
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Re:New Mic
« Reply #13 on: February 27, 2004, 11:40:47 AM »
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Nice, wish I had more to my collection to my Ibanez, and Squire Strat (its in 15 pieces). Obviously not counting the Carvin, because I don't get it for a couple of months. But when I become a rock star I will own many expensive guitars and cars.
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Re:New Mic
« Reply #14 on: February 27, 2004, 12:22:38 PM »
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hey i said i didn't steal it, my friend did and then gave it to me
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Re:New Mic
« Reply #15 on: February 27, 2004, 01:24:00 PM »
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though I don't think I'm gonna swipe one from my school.
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I didn't say you did. I'm just pointing out that the solution you presented isn't exactly feasible or practical.
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Re:New Mic
« Reply #16 on: February 27, 2004, 07:19:53 PM »
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k lol
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Re:New Mic
« Reply #17 on: March 29, 2004, 01:34:44 PM »
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I got one from Best But by ALtec Lansing that is dual head with micro boom works very well hangs behind head very comfterable!
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