Oyster
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What do you suggest for a mid to high $$ Mic? I want 2 one for each cab.
I am new to recording at home so any thoughts are welcome.
Thanks guys!
I am new to recording at home so any thoughts are welcome.
Thanks guys!
JayDA said:I agree with the comments about your preamp/interface and the rest of the chain being a large part of a great tone. If using two mics, I like to combine the Sennheiser e906 and a 421, but the SM57/421 combo sounds great as well....it's a pretty classic pairing. On the higher end of things, I've always been partial to the AKG 414. I haven't decided what route I want to go as I build (another) home studio, I've always been a fan of micing cabs, but all this Torpedo talk has got me rethinking my approach. Other mics I've heard and liked over the years....the EV RE20, Shure SM7B, and pretty much any Royer ribbon.
The Rossness said:If you want a really high-end mike, try Mike Bloomberg. It's the east coast sound and has been all over NYC. It might be hard to find as it has a reputation that it can't be bought.
Oregon said:I'll second getting a ribbon mic. Which one? Don't be afraid of the under $200 club, but they really do sound great with loud distorted Gtr. You should store then upright to minimize the ribbon getting bowed after being horizontal for too long.
The lower price sennheiser mentioned above is easy to use, and Jace's recommendation of the dual capsule EV is solid as well.
I enjoy trying a handful depending on what's coming out of the cab. You need an SM57 if you don't have one, and an SM58 can be subbed for a hint more high end as well.
Recording with multiple mics can give really cool tones, but you need to be careful to not place them in a manner that causes drop outs (phase is an issue). Bottom line is experiment smartly and you'll be glad you spent the time.
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