can anyone suggest a good microphone to me? I want to use for vocals and recording guitar(acoustic and electric).I have only 100 Euros to spend.
At the same time can someone explain SIMPLY what the difference between dynamic and condensor mic is, and what phantom power is. I have been reading on this topic today. I understand that condensors mics need to be powered to work. So that means I would have to use them with my small mixer BEFORE plugging into my eight track?
Any help will be welcome
Thanks.....

I asked a similar question a while back, so I thought I'd post that thread for ya. The search function isn't working, so...
http://www.prince.org/msg/15/69330

I don't think this will answer your questions though. So I'll learn a little from everyone's answers too. Cool.

Thanks Vinablue.

Dynamic mic's are less sensitive than condensers, but also less fragile. I once saw a singer performing on stage looking down to the floor. He noticed a nail sticking out of the stage and decided it would be a good idea to use his SM58 (having it in his hand at the time) as a hammer to fix the problem
Then he started singing again using the same mic, no problem.
Try that with a condenser mic and you'll surely break it beyond repair.
For home recording, a good large diaphragm condenser mic will be your best option if you can afford it + the needed mic preamp with phantom power (an extra electric current going through the mic cable to power the mic).
The difference between a large diaphragm and small diaphragm is that a large diaphragm mic will add some color and 'warmth' to the sound where the small diaphragm condenser mic will sound more neutral and clear. They both have their use in different situations.
If you can't afford a good large diaphragm condenser mic, I think the Shure SM58 is a good choice. It's a very solid mic, it has a nice warm sound and vocals recorded with it stand up quite well in the mix.
You can screw off the pop filter from the SM58 if you record anything else than vocals and it'll sound almost exactly the same as an SM57.
[This message was edited Fri May 28 4:49:48 2004 by erikd]

Yes, assuming your mixer has phantom power.

I may be aslking the stupidest question in the world here but here I go anyway.....
How do I know if my mixer has 'phantom power'?
I use a couple of crappy mics I have knocking aroud here with it. They are fairly crappy mics. I think one is a dynamic.
It is a *kustom 60 watt power amp*.
Thanks

Sorry for bugging you again, Erikd, yet another question.
I want to use the mic for vocals and guitar.
You said that you think that the Shure SM58 would be good for both? Does it need 'phantom power'?
From what you have said, I am thinking of buying this mic..
Thanks