A microphone

An outstanding bass player and audio technician I know once told me that the biggest reason you pay for a studio is their microphones. They have other great expensive equipment and isolation booths and cheap beer, but microphones are at the top of the list for differentiators.

This is why getting a decent microphone was at the top of my list for our project. I was looking for a general purpose condenser mic. There are many players in the field so I decided to let Craigslist choose for me. There was an AKG Perception 200 for $100, second-hand but new condition. I'm pretty sure it was a drug house I bought it from, given the level of security, but regardless it seems it was a good deal.

Here it is, now in my possession.



Matthew and I did some testing at the church with that mixing board. Here's a sample of the audio quality. This is from a new song, which might be titled "It's different when you're gone".



This was a very encouraging mic test.