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LayneGreene

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Hey all, just wondering what kinds of mics everyone's using, what you're using them for, and if you might have any unconventional tips or tricks up your sleeves.

 

 

I'm using a Rode NT1-A for vocals and acoustic guitars, as well as a few mics from the venue I work at on the odd occasion they let me in to do some demos.. I really like the Apex 215 ribbon we have in the mic closet at the venue, sounds great on guitars and whatnot.

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AKG 414 (C414B-ULS to be precise) - bought used about 25 years ago... a pretty great mic... no problem using it on anything...

 

And a pair of Shure SM57's... seldom used...

 

Got a long wish list of mics, but... Oh well...

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The only thing I've seen that inspires more brand loyalty and/or pissing matches then guitars is mic's 

 

DAWs and computers!

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Just1L

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I use a Blue Snowball mic. It's all I could afford. I'm not all that impressed with it but considering I had been using the mic that is built in to my computer, it's a step up. At least it doesn't record the computer fan anymore... I long for the day to upgrade my equipment.

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studiobee

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At work, I usually use AKG C414's for vocals.  I have access to Neumann U87's too, but I was never over thrilled with the result, and since they're kept in a different building, the walk is never worthwhile.  :)  Even on my own projects, I try to track vocals at work.  We have better gear!  But, you know, I've tracked vocals with a $99 Audio Technica AT-2020 at home, and it didn't sound a thousand bucks cheaper than when I re-did it at work with the C414! In fact, the two performances were surprisingly similar. Acoustic Guitars and pianos I always use Neumann KM184's.  Love 'em.

 

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Robbue

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LOVE my Shiny Box MXC Ribbon.  Use it on acoustics, vox and gtr cabs.  Performs just as well as the way more expensive ribbons.  I also have a Royer R101 for gtr cabs that I use a lot.  My Octava MK-012-01 is amazing on acoustic gtrs.  Captures the wood very well.

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Robbue

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Gigs: Sure SM58 (replacing an elderly Unisphere which started to give me mild electric shocks)

 

Studio: Rode NT2 A

I have that mic as well and it's great on just about everything.  Has a real Neumann like response without the huge price tag.

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I'm using a Yeti microphone "blue" edition i think its called, its a really dope microphone, boasts a whole host of different settings including solo, surround recording and i think 2-3 others for different recording situations. It also has a gain adjustment knob built into the microphone which is refreshing when i wanna record without getting f*ckin spit into my microphone.

 

Its my first microphone for recording music, i think i picked it up for $80, i can't remember, i def. reccomend though, brings borderline studio quality. 

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