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    Posted by Tom Davicory on December 1, 2008 at 10:03 pm

    Brief question: Would a Nady microphone be a good buy? In other words, Does anyone know anything about “Nady systems”? i can’t find anything, never heard of them.

    Jordan Wolf replied 17 years, 5 months ago 2 Members · 4 Replies
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  • Jordan Wolf

    December 1, 2008 at 11:10 pm

    Save your money.

    Buy once, cry once.

    What type of microphone were you looking at? Shotgun, handheld, wireless?

    Maybe we can give you some ideas to save up for.

    Wolf
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  • Tom Davicory

    December 2, 2008 at 8:05 pm

    I’m looking for a shotgun microphone, this is a christmas offer from my parents (im 15, interested in film making) and they set a limit at around 100 dollars. I would pay out of my pocket to add to the price range, but im already spending a ton on a recording device, and i dont want to blow my wallet.

  • Tom Davicory

    December 2, 2008 at 8:42 pm

    I was wondering… would it be better to get a not so good microphone, but with xlr, or to get a better microphone with the 1/4 inch input cable thing.

    If i do get something with xlr, would an xlr to 1/4 inch input ruin the sound quality? I would need a 1/4 inch plug for the recording device im using.

  • Jordan Wolf

    December 2, 2008 at 10:44 pm

    I can’t think of any “better” microphones that have 1/4″ outputs, except maybe ones intended for use with harmonica/blues harp and a guitar amp.

    I would go for a mic with XLR’s so you at least know that the connector can’t be pulled out. As far as a 1/4″ plug goes, realize that there are 2 types: balanced (TRS) and unbalanced (TS)

    A balanced 1/4″ has 2 connectors (the Tip & Ring) and a ground (the Sleeve) and looks like this.
    An unbalanced 1/4″ has only a Tip and Sleeve, with the Sleeve acting as both a conductor and grounding connection. This is what it looks like.

    What is the recorder you have in mind? Name, model, etc. would help us help you more.

    Wolf
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