Yep! Shure 589's are rocking my vocal/guitar/ acoustic world. 635a's (2 more),rat shack pzm's (6 now),another Beyer M88,another Heil pr40,Peluso/Advanced Audio 47 next. Need 2 more AKG 452 eb's.digitaldrummer wrote: ↑Fri Nov 06, 2020 2:53 pmand se, there's my problem right there.... I just keep buying more mics.![]()
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As moderator I feel inclined to remind you that there is no such thing as too many mics.digitaldrummer wrote: ↑Fri Nov 06, 2020 2:53 pmand see, there's my problem right there.... I just keep buying more mics.![]()
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Exactly. That's like telling a woodworker they own too many clamps.drumsound wrote: ↑Sat Nov 07, 2020 10:06 amAs moderator I feel inclined to remind you that there is no such thing as too many mics.digitaldrummer wrote: ↑Fri Nov 06, 2020 2:53 pmand see, there's my problem right there.... I just keep buying more mics.![]()
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Or a dominatrix.Scodiddly wrote: ↑Sat Nov 07, 2020 6:16 pmExactly. That's like telling a woodworker they own too many clamps.drumsound wrote: ↑Sat Nov 07, 2020 10:06 amAs moderator I feel inclined to remind you that there is no such thing as too many mics.digitaldrummer wrote: ↑Fri Nov 06, 2020 2:53 pmand see, there's my problem right there.... I just keep buying more mics.![]()
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I have 8 Shure SM 58’s, fight me. They often sound great on vox.
In the “it depends” category:
If you only have low end pres’s with bad power and. Tl072, a 57 or 58 is perfect, no need to spend too much, BUT,
If you have some decent pre’s with Melcor 1731’s, API 2520’s, JE990’s, and cinemags or carnhills, you may want a mic for specific sounds which you will only hear through better gear.
A Peluso is amazing but not on a peavy board, a 58 is great anywhere, so, I vote 58.
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OK.
Beta 58 can be much better, particularly on vocals.
Also, SM545's rule on amps.
Lately, I'm using a MD21u on amps, and a MD421n on vox, and thru decent (Eureka, Summit, ISA1, UA110, UA710, PM1000, VC1Q) pres.
Beta 58 can be much better, particularly on vocals.
Also, SM545's rule on amps.
Lately, I'm using a MD21u on amps, and a MD421n on vox, and thru decent (Eureka, Summit, ISA1, UA110, UA710, PM1000, VC1Q) pres.
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Microtech Gefell UM70 (multi-pattern M7) or M71 (cardioid-only M7) on either the 691 or 692 preamp body. I own both capsules and both preamp bodies. They are incredible mics for a wide range of instruments, but I feel like they really are wonderful as vocal mics.
I also love an SM7b and recently picked up a Cloudlifter for it. Psyched to check it out for vocals.
I also love an SM7b and recently picked up a Cloudlifter for it. Psyched to check it out for vocals.
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Definitely. I’ve got a M71 with a 692 body, and I love how the low end stays in check even if you’re a few inches from the mic. And the m70 sdc cap is pretty sweet on acoustic guitar, too.Jeff White wrote: ↑Mon Dec 14, 2020 11:44 amMicrotech Gefell UM70 (multi-pattern M7) or M71 (cardioid-only M7) on either the 691 or 692 preamp body. I own both capsules and both preamp bodies. They are incredible mics for a wide range of instruments, but I feel like they really are wonderful as vocal mics.
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The Clouderlifter and similar stuff - I have the Cathedral Pipes version - are just awesome; they can make yer mic like a different, more sensitive one with added clarity, and can work just as well on dynamics as ribbons.
I like 'em so much I have two, and a ribbon 40' away into an ISA1 has the gain on the low setting at about 9-10:00 on a moderately loud* amp.
* Like, you can almost talk over it.
I like 'em so much I have two, and a ribbon 40' away into an ISA1 has the gain on the low setting at about 9-10:00 on a moderately loud* amp.
* Like, you can almost talk over it.
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I'm hungry for a pair of M70 caps for my Gefell bodies. I have a KM84 but at this point getting a second one isn't going to happen (at the current prices). I've read that the M70 capsules are *very* close to the KM84 vibe. Grabbing a pair seems like the right move.
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Jeff White wrote: ↑Mon Dec 14, 2020 2:02 pmYeah, not sure how they compare to an 84, but mine isn’t as bright as a km184, but still has a really nice top end. My 682 is a bit noisy, but I can live with the noise because I like the tone quite a bit.mjau wrote: ↑Mon Dec 14, 2020 1:35 pmI'm hungry for a pair of M70 caps for my Gefell bodies. I have a KM84 but at this point getting a second one isn't going to happen (at the current prices). I've read that the M70 capsules are *very* close to the KM84 vibe. Grabbing a pair seems like the right move.
Should probably stop talking up the m70’s...
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Last November I was at a very well heeled studio in Tempe, AZ with a deep mic closet.
I noticed a Warm Audio box in there w their version of the 251. Asked to put it up to check it out.
Used it on some harmonies, some percussion OD's and some acoustic guitar.
I really enjoyed singing on it. I got one as soon as I got home and a couple of my friends have gotten the since.
I noticed a Warm Audio box in there w their version of the 251. Asked to put it up to check it out.
Used it on some harmonies, some percussion OD's and some acoustic guitar.
I really enjoyed singing on it. I got one as soon as I got home and a couple of my friends have gotten the since.
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