I have a question about recording sound from a Piano...

[BrainBoggler]

Well, after playing the piano for a few years, I finally decided to mess around and try to create something nice to listen to. I think I may have achieved that... though... I don't think I have a good enough Mic to record it. (Only have a G35 headset one)

What mic (which is at least $100 or lower) would you suggest on getting for recording a piano? Is it even possible to get good quality at such a price? It's a stand up piano btw.

Thanks dudes!

[thisispain]

[url]http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/mxl-990-991-recording-microphone-package?src=3LMXWXX1[/url]

[editline]6th December 2011[/editline]

need to have a mixer with phantom power for that one though

[lemonlimecom]

I would recommend the MXL990 as well, but you can get one with a shockmount on amazon here for the same price (doesn't include the 991 though):
[url]http://www.amazon.com/MXL-990-Condenser-Microphone-Shockmount/dp/B0002GIRP2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1323222553&sr=8-1[/url]

[editline]6th December 2011[/editline]

You need an interface though...

[editline]6th December 2011[/editline]

With phantom power.

[editline]6th December 2011[/editline]

I would recommend checking craigslist to see if you could snag a deal on an interface that provides phantom power.

[BrainBoggler]

Thanks guys, I'ma search up on these mics. I appreciate the suggestions!

Edit: I also need to search up what Phantom power is haha.

[Chaoswithak]

The bast couple days they have been putting the 990 and 991 on the musicians friend stupid deal of the day.
[url]http://www.musiciansfriend.com/stupid/[/url]
Check that occasionally they might put them back on and you could get a nice deal on them.