Monitor$ and Mic$ - and your ears...

[funsongs]

Thanks.
Merry

I think that is the newer version of the 305... also the 305p....
I just watched this review, and have ordered for myself the ISO-acoustic 155 stands - since I only have desktop space.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adyZDVLOTTE

Hope this is helpful.

[Merryband1]

Very helpful video, thanks, Peter! Of course, now I want the expensive ones. I guess I'll continue to look around and see what I can fit into my budget. I appreciate your help!
Merry

[funsongs]

Very helpful video, thanks, Peter! Of course, now I want the expensive ones. I guess I'll continue to look around and see what I can fit into my budget. I appreciate your help!
Merry

Good luck, Merry - on meeting your need within your budget. I don't have competent knowledge to recommend that you consider 'used gear' - but I have seen some pro-audio suppliers offering
'returned' gear, for re-sale, at significantly reduced prices. Buying used electronic could be risky - but I also know folks who've saved tons buying gear from reputable studios or suppliers who recycle trade-in/trade-up gear to their customers. You might find a bargain, if you're diligent. Maybe even call and speak to a Sweetwater rep, to see what they can offer.

Cheers.
Be kind to your ears!!

[Merryband1]

Thanks! I may be able to find something reasonable that will work in the meantime. I know the guys at Sweetwater are great. I was just hoping to be able to use Amazon because friends sent me some gift cards as a get-well present. Still, I'm usually leery of buying electronics online... Dilemma. Maybe I'll see if Best Buy or Walmart has anything... You know, just in the interim.

Merry

[AlanHall]

....and back to microphones, I stumbled across this today. Its a refreshing view, especially for those of us who won't be dropping a few $k on a mic any time soon.
[shadow]How To Get Great Vocals From A Budget Mic[/shadow]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TB0Fvig ... e=youtu.be

I like the rhetorical comments at about the 5 minute mark:
"I spent the extra 3 grand after messing with the budget microphone...and this one isn't really doing what I thought it would do"
Another upvote for 'it isn't the gear, it's the ear'