AKG D7 Dynamic Microphone for Lead Vocals $187.76 + $12.50 Delivery @ Amazon UK via AU

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LHaiG on 20/08/2020 - 17:09 amazon.com.au (286 clicks)
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AKG D7 currently priced for $389 on StoreDj. Normally around $280 on Amazon AU
Excellent for studio or on stage performance
D5 $85.77 (free shipping for Prime) https://www.amazon.com.au/AKG-3138X00070-RUGGED-SUPERCARDIOI…
(D5 version is already an excellent microphone professionally used on stage, D7 is 1 level up that can also be used in studio)
Mixers are also at low prices on Amazon AU compared to local stocks (search for Behringer X1622USB, ALTO ZMX122FX, Mackie ProFX)
Add one of these mixers + the mic + your computer / mobile phone to make your home a professional studio for singing and recording, excellent karaoke entertainment during Covid. Make sure to buy cables with them.

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  Fatboy74 on 20/08/2020 - 17:12

  +3

  Will it also work for backup vocals?

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    HaiG on 20/08/2020 - 18:01

    Yes, the microphone guide that comes with the mic package says both the D5 and D7 can also be used for backing vocals.

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  alienurbanite on 20/08/2020 - 18:15

  I'm a major rookie in this department. Why are backup vocals different from lead singer vocals?

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    mycosys on 20/08/2020 - 19:10

    You dont pay as much attention to them, and you want them to recess into the background. You use your best mic on the lead vocal generally.

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  jasswolf on 20/08/2020 - 23:27

  +1

  That's an amazing price for the D5.

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  freo on 21/08/2020 - 15:14

  Is the D5 a good option to plug directly into a laptop for a teenager learning to sing/record/produce music?
  Do you need a preamp or some other device to connect it to the laptop inputs, or just a "3-prong" mic cable to 3.5mm headphone input?

  (I spotted this $150 item which looked about the right thing to handle a microphone -> computer : https://www.amazon.com.au/Focusrite-Scarlett-Audio-Interface…

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    mycosys on 21/08/2020 - 16:16

    +1

    yes. Great mic. Depending on their voice a Condenser may be better for studio (the akg p120 has been about $120) but they also are a lot more sensitive to room echoes etc.
    You wont get ideal sound quality right into the laptop (a condenser wont work at all that way but a dynamic like the d5 probably should), but you could get usb versions for that. That Audio interface is great, but you would likely regret not going for at least 2 channels, the 2i2 is a great option.

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      freo on 21/08/2020 - 16:53

      thanks heaps. I'm realising from this answer that I'm way out of my league here, it's not quite as simple as "buy a microphone" … but anything will be better than the one that came with the Nintendo Wii guitar hero kit ;)

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        mycosys on 21/08/2020 - 23:04

        +1

        I really dont think you would go wrong with it, it is a great robust mic (condensers arent, they are quite delicate, mine came with flight cases and shock mounts) and it is without doubt the best dynamic mic anywhere near its price atm. Probably the best mic outright near the money. Its a considerably better mic imo than the iconic Shure SM58 which has been a stage standard for 50 years (and costs twice as much).

        A delicate condenser is probably better as a SECOND mic they wont be tempted to cart around. And something they can take pride in upgrading to. They will still want the D5 for live performance (every vocalist should have their own mic). A condenser also NEEDS an interface, it cant just be plugged into most things because it needs power from the interface.

        A USB mic would be very limiting, it can only be a mic, wheras mic and interface can ofc be used for more like recording direct from instruments/amps. If they get another mic, esp a condenser, they will really appreciate the interface.

        Again, a single channel interface is probably going to be fairly limiting and they will want to upgrade fairly quickly. You generally want to be able to get in at least one instument, and most pro audio software doesnt play nice with multiple interfaces.

        And yes, both are pro/prosumer gear. Focusrite are well regarded as entry gear. AKG make some of the best mics available. You wouldnt be ashamed to be seen with it on stage, & its a hell of a lot better than wii mics. & if they keep singing they should get many many years of use out of both, esp the D5.

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    HaiG on 21/08/2020 - 17:30

    +1

    Adding my 2 cents to already replied answer: The D5 should work when you plug it in computer (may need to turn on gain control on computer before you can hear things) but it doesn't come with a useful software and you may end up abandoning the mic or buy new stuff with it.

    The Focusrite-Scarlett should be good enough, looks very compact but cannot connect with multiple live devices at the same time, also effects are done through software, e.g. you always need a computer.

    If you want to sometimes get away from computer while still able to do recording when needed (e.g. live performance with multi-band amplifier and live effects such as echo to microphones) then a mixer (make sure you search one with fx, and usb for recording, and with Hi-Z switch if you need to plug in a guitar) would be a better option, but it would be bulkier. Price range is similar (or more) to the above and should come with professional software for professional recording too.

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      freo on 23/08/2020 - 16:11

      thank you!!!!