Cheap Mike for recording of tim whistle?

Subject: Cheap Mike for recording of tim whistle?
From: GUEST,Nick
Date: 30 Nov 01 - 08:48 PM

Some fans of the New Foundlad Band, Great Big Sea are putting together "Kitchen Tapes." I want to record a version of Rant & Roar on my penny whistle. I plan to record it on my home stereo but I dont own a microphone. I dont want to spend more than 20-30 bucks as this will be a one time thing. Can I find a decent mike for the price and the task? THe mike plug is small, a friend told me it is an "RCA " jack. Is there any thing to look for, or avoid? Than

Subject: RE: Cheap Mike for recording of tim whistle?
From: 53
Date: 30 Nov 01 - 08:54 PM

what is a cheap mic, and what is a tim whistle? BOB just curios i'm a guitar player

Subject: RE: Cheap Mike for recording of tim whistle?
From: Bert
Date: 30 Nov 01 - 09:56 PM

Yer standard $10 moving coil Karaoke mike will do the job quite well, as will most condenser mikes. Don't use the automatic volume control and don't record at too high a level.

Subject: RE: Cheap Mike for recording of tim whistle?
From: Crane Driver
Date: 01 Dec 01 - 11:44 AM

Tim Whistle and Cheap Mike? I knew them well.

Subject: RE: Cheap Mike for recording of tim whistle?
From: GUEST,Nick
Date: 01 Dec 01 - 01:39 PM

Ok please excuse the multiple typos, that should be TIN WHISTLE, and MIC is short for Microphone. And at the end it should have read "Thanks". I was under the influence of the Famous Grouse while posting!

Subject: RE: Cheap Mike for recording of tim whistle?
From: Bert
Date: 01 Dec 01 - 01:54 PM

Don't apologise for the typos. Nitpicking typos is the only fun we get around here.

Subject: RE: Cheap Mike for recording of tim whistle?
From: The Shambles
Date: 02 Dec 01 - 05:39 AM

I don't want to be recorded by a cheap mic.

Yours Tim Whistle.

Having myself just sent off yet another letter to HM Government refering to PUBIC entertainment, Nick you have my best wishes.

Subject: RE: Cheap Mike for recording of tim whistle?
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 02 Dec 01 - 01:16 PM

Very good Sham and bert. You've got a vaudeville future there.

Do you have a pawn shop near you? A good used mike (even a Sure or Electrovoice) can often be had for thirty bucks. Add one RCA adaptor and you'll have good sound. Tim will be pleased!

Rick

Subject: RE: Cheap Mike for recording of tim whistle?
From: 53
Date: 02 Dec 01 - 07:52 PM

just play guitar and forget about the whistle, you can make a lot more music that way. BOB

Subject: RE: Cheap Mike for recording of tim whistle?
From: Sorcha
Date: 02 Dec 01 - 08:08 PM

"Alas, poor Tim, I knew him well........."
Never mind me, the guys upstairs are correct.

Mrs. Tim........(grin)