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Dynamic microphones.

ray104	Date: January 9, 2008 @ 10:04 PM I have a set of Sturdy as heck GPX microphones with LONG thick cords which I Think are greadt but one problem, You have to sing at a lower pitch in order to sound just like you. why is it that recordings sound different than you? is it the mics? or just me?
RichLum	Date: January 9, 2008 @ 11:11 PM I'm not familiar with the GPX brand... but it sounds like one of those mics with the cable permanently attached and a 1/4" plug on the end... These are usually hi impedance mics and ok for home karaoke (that will be played back through tv speakers) but they won't give you a "nice" mic sound that a low impedence mic will. A decent mic in a decent environment with a clean pre amp should sound like what you hear provided you record it properly.
zedsalt	Date: January 10, 2008 @ 10:37 AM Are you recording to tape? I ask because it sounds like you may be experiencing a bit of drag while recording.
kingo	Date: January 10, 2008 @ 10:48 AM You need to hold your hand over one ear while you sing. Like Christina Aguilera. R0xx0rz.
GeneHilbert	Date: January 10, 2008 @ 11:26 AM LOL You will have to get use to your own voice on playback. When you sing you are hearing your voice from inside your head. You'll get use to it.....
Distilled1	Date: January 10, 2008 @ 11:54 AM LOL You will have to get use to your own voice on playback. When you sing you are hearing your voice from inside your head. You'll get use to it..... no way I am still not used to mine although I don't cringe anymore
GeneHilbert	Date: January 10, 2008 @ 12:39 PM I never said you'd like it..... LOL
ray104	Date: January 10, 2008 @ 3:59 PM Too bad you cant hear it outside your head! I think I may have came up with a solution for that too..
GeneHilbert	Date: January 10, 2008 @ 11:56 PM Ah Dude..... Listening to your recorded playback is listening outside your head. What do the other voices tell you....?