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SHRED

(28,136 posts) Fri Nov 24, 2017, 12:12 PM Nov 2017

Vocal mic for iPad Air 2 lightning cable [View all]

I'm looking to put vocals on to GarageBand.
What's my best option for a lower priced mic that would work?
I'm recording song ideas so it's not by any means a final mix.

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Vocal mic for iPad Air 2 lightning cable [View all] SHRED Nov 2017 OP

How about the Shure SM-58... GReedDiamond Nov 2017 #1

I've just gotten an iPad and am working on this too. There are a couple of options and depends on Hoyt Nov 2017 #2

Thank you SHRED Nov 2017 #3

I do have a microphone SHRED Nov 2017 #4

I think that's all you need. If you want to go through audio jack, those are less costly, running Hoyt Nov 2017 #5

Like this maybe? SHRED Nov 2017 #6

Yes, that one looks good. And that supplier has a decent return policy and prices. Hoyt Nov 2017 #7

Or... SHRED Nov 2017 #8

It might work. You'll probably need an adapter for the XLR to a quarter inch plug. Hoyt Nov 2017 #9

Thanks for that info! SHRED Nov 2017 #10