Need help finding a good vocal microphone.

[Matt D.]

I say head to Guitar Center and see what they have to offer. Most everyone there is pretty knowledgeable about stuff.

[Forced Fed]

Alright, thanks for the input guys! Looks like I will head to guitar center and see what they have to offer. I will definitely keep the SM-58 and ST-51 in the back of my mind.

[tpunx99GSX]

Sorry I meant T-Payne I think, not sure how he spells it. ;)

ok... who is T-Payne?

[tpunx99GSX]

NM just youtubed it. I really hate that style of Hip Hop. Makes them sound like pussies.

[Forced Fed]

So I got my Auto-Tune and I guess I need an iLok?

Anyone tell me what the purpose of this is? Is this just for security purposes?

[At-Least-It's-An-Evo]

I've had experience with this basic condensor mic. It's not bad. We recorded with Pro-Tools and with Garageband and it came through clearly. (we didn't use the USB one though-you can buy the non-usb version and hook it up to some small M-Audio Fast Track or Mbox and have a decent recording though)-nothing studio like,but enough to get demos and stuff tracked.

http://www.guitarcenter.com/MXL-MXL-990-USB-Powered-Condenser-Microphone-775535-i1177542.gc

It's not the fanciest nicest thing like the upper end ones, but then again, it dosn't sound like you have a nice studio with equally nice equipment.

And are you wanting that Auto-Tuned T-Pain style or were you meaning you wanted to stay away from it? Because there is another program that is suppose to be smoother at the transistions of 'auto-tuning' called... Melodyne

[tpunx99GSX]

So I got my Auto-Tune and I guess I need an iLok?

Anyone tell me what the purpose of this is? Is this just for security purposes?

USB Keys (ilok) are usually for licensing purposes. They should always come with the product. I would talk to the guy you bought it from. Suppose otherwise you could check the hacking sites such as Astalavista and may have a a crack for the software.

[Forced Fed]

Thanks, good useful information At-Least-It's-An-Evo!

Basically, we do want the T-Payne style sound, but it doesn't mean that is all I want the Auto-Tune software for since we will make a lot more music without that type of sound.

I guess I should of maybe done a little more research than I did before purchasing Auto-Tune, which is uncharacteristic of me, but I was excited. However it is too late and luckily for me it only set me back $90. So I am hoping this software will help us record just in general without only sounding like Cher - Do You Believe In Love.

[Forced Fed]

USB Keys (ilok) are usually for licensing purposes. They should always come with the product. I would talk to the guy you bought it from. Suppose otherwise you could check the hacking sites such as Astalavista and may have a a crack for the software.

Thanks Tpunx, I will be making a phone call tomorrow. I don't actually have anything physical like a box or anything from the purchase. I received everything through email like the Serial Number and Activation Key. When I downloaded Auto-Tune EFX from Antares site and went to activate it it stated that I needed an iLok so I didn't go any further until I learned more.

[tpunx99GSX]

So I am hoping this software will help us record just in general without only sounding like Cher - Do You Believe In Love.

LOL when i first read that i thought you meant Cher (At-Least-Its-An-Evo) lol