Weathervane overhead
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Awesome! I missed this one.
So, they are ALL focusing on the snare.
Well, I guess that closes this chapter.
I wonder if I really “need” a Coles? Hmmmm.. lol
So, they are ALL focusing on the snare.
Well, I guess that closes this chapter.
I wonder if I really “need” a Coles? Hmmmm.. lol
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Re: Weathervane overhead
I've been convincing myself I need one (or two) over the last 6 months.
A Cascade fathead is a pretty good stand in while I save though.
A Cascade fathead is a pretty good stand in while I save though.
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No. You need two.
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I have been weening myself off of gearslutz, and I came here to find a safe and sane place.
So, you guys really think I should get a pair of Coles?? I mean, your probably right, and I can sort of afford them if I just remortgage, or stop paying some of my other bullshit bills.
Who needs insurances if your really careful, right? Lol
Actually, I have 2 pair of fatheads and 2 MXL 40.
Love ribbons.
I can only imagine how much better Coles or AEA may be.
So, you guys really think I should get a pair of Coles?? I mean, your probably right, and I can sort of afford them if I just remortgage, or stop paying some of my other bullshit bills.
Who needs insurances if your really careful, right? Lol
Actually, I have 2 pair of fatheads and 2 MXL 40.
Love ribbons.
I can only imagine how much better Coles or AEA may be.
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10-15% but it’s a good 10-15%. Of course you don’t “need” a coles. All you need is usable gear and some good ideas. The really great pieces just make the job a bit easier.
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So, its basically Glyn Johns with a center mic. That's cool. I wonder if that allows for the L/R to be hard panned without pulling to one side.
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Brian McTear was asked about hard panning, and he said that he only goes out to like 40% each side. It is more about the center mic holding the kick and snare in the middle, while the left and right are added in for some detail.
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Oh no! That the second time I've triggered a GS comment this year. I need to keep my gear lust in check!
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Luckily this year is almost over.....
I did just order a MCU pro from Alto sound / b stock.
Christmas present to me / from me.
The Coles will just have to wait until I learn Reaper and get the hell out of Ableton 5!
One day I will actually pay those fine developers their $60..
Thanks for all the input folks.
I did just order a MCU pro from Alto sound / b stock.
Christmas present to me / from me.
The Coles will just have to wait until I learn Reaper and get the hell out of Ableton 5!
One day I will actually pay those fine developers their $60..
Thanks for all the input folks.
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Cool, thanks. I've been thinking about an LCR setup for overs for shits and giggles.
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many times putting those mics equidistant from the kick impact sounds more solid - worth a try
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I like to think of a center line of where the BD beater hits and the center of the snare when I'm placing overheads.I'm Painting Again wrote: ↑Wed Jan 02, 2019 8:20 pmmany times putting those mics equidistant from the kick impact sounds more solid - worth a try
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that's a smart move and I'll start there often myself - at least when I'm doing a vanilla mic style and trying to maximize options for later and not just baking in the sound to begin withdrumsound wrote: ↑Thu Jan 03, 2019 11:50 amI like to think of a center line of where the BD beater hits and the center of the snare when I'm placing overheads.I'm Painting Again wrote: ↑Wed Jan 02, 2019 8:20 pmmany times putting those mics equidistant from the kick impact sounds more solid - worth a try
for fans of this with low ceilings and bad cymbals (and you're not wanting as much attack from the top skins if you have no close mics) try an experiment with weather vane underheads - spend a bit of time positioning and listening - it can be pretty great when you get it
ORTF underheads is a simpler way to try it out initially if you have any faith in this idea
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I've heard people talk about underheads for years, but have never done it. I've done a similar to Albini close front M/S pair a couple of times, and that is pretty cool.I'm Painting Again wrote: ↑Thu Jan 03, 2019 4:18 pmthat's a smart move and I'll start there often myself - at least when I'm doing a vanilla mic style and trying to maximize options for later and not just baking in the sound to begin withdrumsound wrote: ↑Thu Jan 03, 2019 11:50 amI like to think of a center line of where the BD beater hits and the center of the snare when I'm placing overheads.I'm Painting Again wrote: ↑Wed Jan 02, 2019 8:20 pmmany times putting those mics equidistant from the kick impact sounds more solid - worth a try
for fans of this with low ceilings and bad cymbals (and you're not wanting as much attack from the top skins if you have no close mics) try an experiment with weather vane underheads - spend a bit of time positioning and listening - it can be pretty great when you get it
ORTF underheads is a simpler way to try it out initially if you have any faith in this idea
When you say ORTF underheads, where are you putting them? I've thought to try right behind and slightly to the drummers left, so that they are on the level with the drummer's head.
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