Need help with microphones

[audioadvice]

Hello,

I'm trying to decide between the NEAT worker bee (xlr) and bumblebee (usb) mics atm. The worker bee's more expensive due to having to purchase an audio interface, but I've heard that xlr mics are much better. I'll be recording music (clarinet) and doing some gaming. Would it be worth it to spend the extra money to get the worker, or would the bumblebee be sufficient? I won't be doing professional recordings, I'll just be recording for fun. By the way, I'm talking about 1st gen mics (the old version) and not the new NEAT mics, but if the new ones are a lot better for the price, then let me know.

 

[gyraf]

Kinda a hard question to answer without having it at hand or seeing schematic

the usb saves you from buying preamp, but the xlr version is much more flexible regarding mic pres and recording chain

are you sure you shouldn't ask over at gearslutz in stead? They have opinions on most

 

[audioadvice]

Thanks, I just asked over there