what kind microphone should be used to sing vocal bass?
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shure sm-57 good for live and studio reasonably priced if cost is not a concern the sennheiser mr-15
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probably your mic sucks...\n\nbuy a shure sm58 for 50$ off ebay if you want to hear yourself good.  Also, if your recording on your computer, make sure your mic volume isn't too high, or else it'll clip parts of the wave off and it'll sound bad.  \n\nI suggest audacity because it's free and you can see if your clipping the waves.
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I don't think there is a good way. You'd need to write code to filter the tone out of the microphone data, figure out the frequency, and give feedback to the user. It can be done, but it would be way more trouble than it's worth in any language I can think of. IMO you should just put up the $20 for a pocket tuner.
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try getting a microphone for computers, I have one and I've used it w/ music on.
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http://www.mic-innovations.com/drivers.cfm
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I assume you are talking about voice / recording and you already have a microphone or line input to your PC. I also assume you have Windows XP.\n\nYou can use the simple (very simple) Sound Recorder that comes with Windows XP: under Programs, Accessories, Entertainment.\n\nAlternatively, you can download freeware, such as Audacity (source below)
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Go to http://www.tweakheadz.com\nTons of great information. \nThe shure sm57 mic is the industry standard for a lot of vocals and instruments. I have a couple and they live up to their good reputation. (not sure about piano) Most professional condensor mics dont require internal batteries or individual AC power supplies in order to work. Instead they are designed to be powered directly from the console through phantom power supply. Phantom power works by supplying a positive DV voltage through both conductors of a balanced mic line to the condensor capsule and impedance preamp.  The output signals of most mics have levels too low to drive input stage of most recording systems, so mic preamps are used to boost its signal to the appropriate levels . \nA few different types of interfaces. Like, PCI, USB, and Firewire.\nBasically you need this to run your software. Here are a few http://www.zzounds.com/cat--2418
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Depends on the sound you want. heavy use zildijian, for pop use sabian, for everything use MasterCard :}
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You can check out some of the websites, like musiciansfriend.com, americanmusical.com, or music123.com. They have the latest on recording equipment, even for home studios and hobbyists. Good luck.
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Use sony mic.\nFor information and price comparison log on to http://www.ebay.in\nYou can also buy the mic online from this shop
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There are a few karaoke sites that may be able to help you. I heard that if you have certain keys on the equipment you can seperate the voice from the instrumental on a regular c/d or track.
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There are discs ,specially recorded for karaoke. Get some of those.
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HOLD THE PHONE!!!\n\nBefore you buy the mixer, check this out.  It's all you need to make killer recordings with you PC.\n\nhttp://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Line-6-TonePort-UX1-USB-RecordingModeling-Interface?sku=249700\n\nyou are welcome\n\nWhat the guy below me said is all true but I wouldn't make a huge initial investment like he suggests.  Check out the Toneport and build from there.
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You need a microphone, an internet connection, etc. I agree that you should visit the about.com site listed above.
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You can also find this feature in the Real Player. It hides the voice and it's good for karaoke. Hope this helps!
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Try this site:\n\nhttp://www.vocoder-plugins.com/
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I'll start with bass.  One of the most common methods of recording bass guitar is Direct to the board, typically through a direct box.  On some boards, one or more channes may have seperate Hi-z inputs just for this.  A compressor is also an essential tool for this method.  You can mic the bass amp, and it's neccessary to do that under a few circumstances, but in general, direct is the way to do it.  It's also the most quiet.  To get a good bass sound using a mic usually requires a decent amount of spl (sound pressure level) to get a really good sound, so were talking about more power than you've mentioned.\n\nAs far as guitar, it just depends on what sound you want.  Are you using pedals or do you want effect on the amp, or do you use any effects at all.  The absolute smallest speaker I would use would be an 8", and some suggest no less than 10".  If you bump up the wattage a little you can use a dual speaker combo.  Each speaker can have a unique "signature" so two just doubles your options, but it's not absolutely necessary.  For effects on the amp, I'd recommend Behringer on the low end.  They have several nice small affordable amps that have suprisingly good effects.  On the high end, there aren't many amps in the 10-20 w range.  Some of the nicer Line 6 Spider and Fender GDEC amps start at 30W.  For a basic small amp with no effects in the 10-20 w range, I like the Peavey Rage 158.  It's cheap, it can get loud, and it's pretty tough.  The only problem is that it has a thin sound from the 8" speaker and you'll have to really work the mic to get a sweet spot, but thats mostly an issue of speaker size.  I know peavy earned a bad name back years ago, but they've come back with some really nice products.  I gotten some good results from the 158, and even I was pesimistic.  All of the amps I've listed are the small ones I have experience with, and that's a limited list.  It looks like Behringer, Crate, and Line 6 are making some pretty nice small amps.  I haven't tried or even heard the small Marshalls so I don't know about them.   Just try a bunch.  If it sounds good to the ear, it's probably what your looking for.  If your going to use a small amp, and are worried about volume, I have to reccomend a accoustic blanket from markertek or someone simillar.  It can be used for isolation, noise reduction, and all sorts of other things.  Just a versitile tool, and cheap too.