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Ok, so, i keep seeing pictures of famous singers singing UP UP UP into an old tube mic (like a u67 or u47) hung in front of them (but over the top of their head). I have also read advice in books that says you should do this too, however, it never quite explains why in detail. Sometimes the mic is t...

Thanks to everyone for all the great advice! I'm trying several of these suggestions out next weekend when i go visit him and some of his music buddies. I appreciate the ribbon suggestions, unfortunately my RCA 77 is getting re-ribboned, but hopefully i will have it back in time. thanks again everyo...

Hi, I want to record my friend's uncle who plays old-time string band music on open-back banjo (NOT bluegrass-style with the resonator). Can anyone suggest a mic setup or strategy that will help get some of the lower tones from the banjo and less of the harsh/tinny plinky-plinky-plink. I want to min...