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Hi all. I am taking an independent study with Mark Rubel this semester and have been told that what we cover is mostly up to me. Currently, I know my way around DP pretty well and know how to use almost all the equipment the school has, so I figured I'd ask you guys and see what all you thought woul...

In my opinion, a U87 is anything but a go to mic. It's great for vocals and alright for everythng else. Frankly, I'd take a TLM 127 over a U87, and it's cheaper. That being said, a lot of people love the R series for everything but vocals (some even use it on snare, which I wouldn't dare unless I RE...

Well, as far as cellos and acoustic go, try the R-121 or 122 (same mic, just 122 will put phantom power to use while the 121 can handle phanntom power without destroying it). Ribbons always sound good on string instruments and pretty good on horns too. Often the R series is used on cabs as well. Thi...

I'd say go for an AKG 414 (great all around mic) and a couple sm57s. Or, if you prefer, a 414 and a MA-200 would be just within your price range. I've heard great things about the MA-200 as a vocal mic, but never worked with one myself. It'd help to know what you're going to be doing most often. Wil...